In a 2000 Ford Ranger :
2.5 liter four cylinder engine has a timing BELT
3.0 and 4.0 liter V6 engines have a timing CHAIN
3.0 liter timing chains marks
Belt.
1993-2005 Ford Ranger V6 3.0L engines are equipped with a timing chain. - Haynes Repair Manual #36071
If the timing chain is noisy , otherwise if you are having the engine rebuilt
CHAIN
timing CHAIN
Timing CHAIN
Timing CHAIN
timing chain
NO. It has a Timing Chain.
The 3.0 liter VULCAN , V6 engine used in a Ford Ranger has a timing CHAIN
The 2000 Ford Fairmont uses a timing chain.