A timing CHAIN
It has a timing CHAIN
timing chain
chain
The 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 timing chains ) The 3.0 L - OHV - V6 engine has ( 1 timing chain )
The 2.3 liter DOHC 4 cylinder in a 2002 Ford Ranger has a ( timing CHAIN )
Unless your Ranger XLT has a 4 cylinder engine which it should not, all V6 Ford Rangers have a timing chain and not a belt.
how do I set the timing on 2001 ford escape xlt 4 cylinder
The 2.0 L and 2.3 L - 4 cylinder engines use a timing belt The 2.9 L - V6 engine has a timing chain
Remove the valve cover
Actually , the Ford 4.0 liter SOHC - V6 has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
The 2.7 liter 4 cylinder has a timing CHAIN and the 3.4 liter V6 engine has a timing BELT ( check Ford Ranger XLT - recently answered questions )