Ford Explorer Timing Belt or Chain (1991-2026)

The Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Ford Explorer.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2026 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2010 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2003 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2002 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2001 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2000 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1999 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1998 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1997 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1996 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Ford Explorer engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1995 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

1994 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

1993 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

1992 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

1991 Ford Explorer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Ford Explorer has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

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.