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The explorer has a timing chain, not a belt.
timing CHAIN
It has a timing chain.
timing chain
The Ford Explorer engines use a timing CHAIN
Timing CHAIN on the 4.0 liter V6 in a 1993 Ford Explorer
Timing chain.
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport V-6 has a timing belt. Ford engines have not use a timing chain since the 1980s.
Timing CHAIN ( 2011 Ford Focus 2.0 liter )
The 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 liter V8 engine has ( 2 ) timing CHAINS ( one timing chain to each cylinder head )
I believe the Explorer does NOT use a timing belt, but rather a timing chain
You do not have to change the timing chain. It is designed to last the life of the engine.