Not unless there are other problems with the engine, such as worn rings, leaking head gasket, failing oil pump, or something of that sort. Timing chains and belts wear out after a while, just like tires.
A 1997 Ford Explorer , 5.0 litre / 302 cubic inch V8 engine has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
This truck has a timing chain, not a belt. The chain will last longer than a belt and should not be replaced until it fails.
The 98 explorer has three timing chains. The front two can be replaced by removing the fan, fan shroud, serpentine belt and water pump. The rear chain can not be replaced unless the engine is pulled from the explorer to gain access.
Normally it will last the life of the engine and is replaced when the engine is overhauled.
The Ford 4.0 liter SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS ( 2 chains at the front of the engine and 1 chain at the back of the engine going to the passenger side cylinder head )
Normally a timing chain will last the life of the engine and is replaced during a complete engine rebuild. No maintenance is normally required.
It doesn't have a timing belt. It has a timing chain and it will last the life of the engine.
There is no timing BELT on a Ford Explorer SUV The 4.0 liter Over Head Valve , V6 engine ( which is a pushrod design engine ) has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 4.0 liter Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine has ( 3 timing CHAINS ) The 4.6 liter V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS ) The 5.0 liter V8 engine ( which is a pushrod design engine ) has ( 1 timing CHAIN )
The 4.0 liter SOHC V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS , so no timing belt
Never, it is designed to last the life of the engine and is normally replaced when the engine is overhauled.
It has a timing belt.
The timing chain will normally last the life of the engine and is replaced when the engine is rebuilt.