On a 1998 Ford Ranger :
The 2.5 liter four cylinder engine has a timing BELT
The 3.0 and 4.0 liter V6 engines have a timing CHAIN
It has a timing belt. Mine broke after 140K miles.
The 2.5 liter has a timing BELT
chain
CHAIN
Belt.
Chain.
CHAIN - (Helpfull)
CHAIN
CHAIN
timing CHAIN
NO. It has a Timing Chain.
Timing BELT