The 4.0 liter SOHC V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS , so no timing belt
they don't have belts , there are two timing chains , one at the front and one at the rear of engine. no need to replace
Timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine. So, replace the timing chain when the engine needs rebuilding.
Car has a timing chain. So you don't replace it until you hear a chain slap. I have never run into this problem yet. So shouldn't have anything to worry about.
You should never have to replace it. The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine. It is normally replaced when the engine is overhaul.
Normally a timing chain will last the life of the engine and is replaced during a complete engine rebuild. No maintenance is normally required.
You should always replace the timing chain, tensioners and sprockets whenever you rebuild the engine.
The 4.0 liter OHV - V6 engine and the 5.0 liter - V8 engines used in a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT use a timing CHAIN
A 1997 Ford Explorer , 5.0 litre / 302 cubic inch V8 engine has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
The timing chain will normally last the life of the engine and is replaced when the engine is rebuilt.
I know that the 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine has 3 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 )
The timing chain should last the life of the engine. It does not have a service interval.