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Is the serpentine belt and the timing belt the same thing on a 1998 Ford Windstar?
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The serpentine belt is also known as the accessory drive belt (or similar). As such, it powers/drives the water pump, power steering pump, air conditioning, and alternator. In the routing, the belt receives its power from wrapping around the crankshaft dampener at the very bottom of the 'front' of the engine.
The timing belt, or chain in this case, is responsible for maintaining perfect synchronization of the pistons and valves - for example, ensuring that both valves are closed as the piston arrives at TDC (top dead center) in preparation of the spark to ignite the fuel / air mixture.
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