No, it's a timing chain and I've not heard of them failing. There does seem to be some disagreement if it's an interference or non-interference engine--i.e. will you destroy the valve train if the chain breaks while it's running.
Yes , the 2.3 liter four cylinder engine in a 2003 Ford Ranger has a timing CHAIN
The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine in a 2003 Ford Ranger has a timing CHAIN
No , the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine in a 2003 Ford Ranger has a timing CHAIN
I believe the 2.3 liter DOHC 4 cylinder engine in your 2003 Ford Ranger has a TIMING CHAIN
It has a timing CHAIN
In a 2003 Ford Ranger : The 2.3 liter DOHC four cylinder engine has a timing CHAIN The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN The 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
Do you really need to change your timing CHAIN on a 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 L already ? How many miles have you got on it ?=)
Only if you have the 2.5 liter four cylinder engine in a 2001 Ford Ranger . ( that engine has a timing BELT )
The 2.3 liter DOHC , 4 cylinder engine in a 2006 Ford Ranger has a timing CHAIN
The 2.3 liter DOHC engine in a 2002 Ford Ranger has a TIMING CHAIN
The 2003 Ford Ranger uses a chain.
The 3.0 liter VULCAN , V6 engine used in a Ford Ranger has a timing CHAIN