On a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer :
The 4.6 liter V8 engine uses ( 2 timing CHAINS / 1 CHAIN to each cylinder head )
No , the 5.0 liter V8 engine in a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
Timing chain.
when should i change the timing belt on a mercury villager
In the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer : The 4.0 liter SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS The 5.0 liter V8 engine has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
You can check on eBay.
only when it begins to fail.
chain
locate timing chain guides.
The 5.0 litre / 302 cubic inch V8 used in a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has a timing CHAIN
Timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine. They are normally replaced during a complete engine overhaul. Unless the chain becomes noisy no maintenance is required.
105,000 miles , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. )
it pays 8 hours labor. so depending on the shops labor rate should be a little under $800.00. call ford on timing chain and all gears and a gasket set