The 3.0 litre " Duratec " Dual Over Head Cam , V6 engine in a 2003 Ford
Escape has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing
CHAINS )
belt
timing chain timing chain
timing chain timing chain
The 2003 tl has a timing belt.
It has a timing chain
The 2003 escape has a timing belt - but it is not the sort of belt that can cause havoc and internal damage to the engine if it breaks. If it breaks, the engine simply won't run until you replace the broken belt - but the engine won't slam into itself - as it were.
You can find out if a car has a timing belt or chain at www.timingchainorbelt.com web site.
Chain.
Timing chain
it has a timing belt
It has a timing belt.
timing belt