Three. One on the jack-shaft, the "main chain" in front. One for the left head on front, and one for the right head in the back.
On a 2007 Ford Explorer : The 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine has ( 3 timing CHAINS ) The 4.6 liter , V8 engine has ( 2 timing CHAINS )
In a 2002 Ford Explorer : The 4.0 liter V6 engine has ( 3 timing CHAINS ) The 4.6 liter V8 engine has ( 2 timing CHAINS )
No , the 3.9 liter DOHC - V8 uses timing CHAINS
No , the 2.3 liter DOHC four cylinder engine , and the 3.0 liter DOHC , V6 engines in a 2005 Ford Escape have timing CHAINS
The 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine in a 2002 Ford Explorer has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
The 3.9 liter DOHC - V8 uses timing CHAINS
( 1 ) timing chain
Timing chains, no belt.
A 2006 Ford Explorer ( with the 4.0L Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine ) * has ( 3 timing CHAINS )
The Ford 4.0 L - SOHC - has ( 3 ) TIMING CHAINS
The Ford 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) TIMING CHAINS
The 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 liter V8 engine has ( 2 ) timing CHAINS ( one timing chain to each cylinder head )