5.0 mustangs use steel gears for the crank and cam shaft with a double roller chain. This item is replaced only when the engine is overhauled. 210,000 and still running. same timing chain
The Ford Mustang does not have a timing belt, it has a timing chain that should last the life of the engine and requires no maintenance.
Timing Chain.
Mustang's have timing chains not belts and do not have interference engines. Change the timing chain when it brakes or stretches to the point it throws off your valve timing.
I'm not a mechanic / technician but as far as I know there is no scheduled timing CHAIN change on an engine like there is on a timing BELT
The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a timing CHAIN
Timing chain
The 3.8 liter V6 engine in a 1996 Ford Mustang has a timing CHAIN
The Mustang V6 does not have a timing belt it has a timing chain which normally will last the life of the engine.
The V6 engine in a 2004 Ford Mustang has a timing CHAIN
It has a timing chain.
The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a timing CHAIN
The 3.8 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Ford Mustang has a timing CHAIN