It has a timing chain.
Timing CHAIN on the 4.0 liter V6 in a 1993 Ford Explorer
The explorer has a timing chain, not a belt.
timing CHAIN
timing chain
The timing chain for a 1993 Ford escort is located on the front of the engine. It is under the timing chain cover.
The Ford Explorer engines use a timing CHAIN
Timing chain.
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport V-6 has a timing belt. Ford engines have not use a timing chain since the 1980s.
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.
No, there are no guides and the timing is done with a belt, not a chain.