you fix it
adjust timing 4.3 V8 engine
the hole is good
That requires a OBDII engine scanner. You can not use a timing light. The timing is computer controlled.
It doesn't have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.
On a Ford Explorer : The 1996 to 2001 , 5.0 litre V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 2002 and newer , 4.6 litre V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
pull and plug vacuum line to spark computer, adjust timing
The 1996 Ford 5.0 liter engine timing marks can be found on the main pulley. The timing marks will be scattered around the outside of the pulley.
if it is a 4.6 v8 you dont it is controled by the ecm
behind the timing cover, timing chains, ans remove the bottom timing gear and there she is
The 4.6 litre V8 engine in a 1996 Lincoln Continental has ( 2 ) timing CHAINS * 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head
On a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis : The 4.6 litre SOHC , V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so it has 2 timing CHAINS )
On your 1996 Explorer 4.0 L OHV or 5.0 L V8 engine - they each have a timing CHAIN