All Ford Explorer engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Ford Explorer.
Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|
| 1991 - 2023 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
|---|
Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2023 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2023 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2023 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.3L Hybrid Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2022 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2022 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.3L Hybrid Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 Ford Explorer2021 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2021 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2021 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.3L Hybrid Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 Ford Explorer2020 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2020 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2020 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.3L Hybrid Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Ford Explorer2019 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2019 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2019 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2018 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2018 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2017 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2017 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Ford Explorer2016 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2016 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2016 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.3L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2015 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2015 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2014 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2014 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2013 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2013 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2012 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2012 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2011 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2011 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2010 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2010 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2009 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2009 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2008 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2008 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2007 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2007 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2006 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2006 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2005 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2005 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2004 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2004 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2003 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2003 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2002 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2002 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2001 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2001 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 5.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2000 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2000 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2000 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 5.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1999 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1999 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1999 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 5.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1998 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1998 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1998 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 5.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1997 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1997 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1997 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 5.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1996 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1996 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1996 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 5.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1995 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1995 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1995 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1994 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1994 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1994 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1993 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1993 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1993 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1992 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1992 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1992 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1991 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1991 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1991 Ford Explorer Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
Ford Explorer
Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to
maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt
failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should
be routinely inspected.
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