No , it's a timing BELT
it has a timing chain usually on the passenger side of the engine behind the alternator
The timing chain for a 1993 Ford escort is located on the front of the engine. It is under the timing chain cover.
timing belt
No, there are no guides and the timing is done with a belt, not a chain.
97 ford escort 2000 timing belt replacement
This car will use a timing belt.
I know of no 1997 Ford Escort equipped with a 1.4 L engine sold in the U.S. The 1997 Ford Escort with a timing chain is the 2.0 L engine. All 1997 Ford Escorts 2.0 L sold in the U.S. are non-interferance engines. No engine damage occurs when the belt breaks. If you have a 1.4 L Ford Escort, I suggest you cantact your local Ford dealer.
In a 1997 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN )
The 2.0 4-cylinder has a timing belt: the 2.5 V6 has a timing chain.
Timing BELT ( 1.8 and 1.9 liter four cylinder engines )
In a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The 3.8 litre V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 4.6 litre V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
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