Signs of timing belt problem on ford explorer 02 4.0

Asked by GuruL8QWD Apr 19, 2019 at 06:10 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

The 4.0 has a timing chain. If the chain is rattling your Explorer is ready to become an Exploder.

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OJ answered 5 years ago

The 4.0 has two cam chains, one on the front, one on the rear. The engine has to come out of the vehicle to change the rear.

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