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1998 Ford Explorer Timing Chain Replacement Cost. Ford Explorer Timing Chain Replacement can cost between 500-1500. The labor costs are estimated between 550 and 1050 while parts are priced between 410 and 550. A timing chain will need replaced far less frequently than a timing belt resulting in a lower cost to maintain the car for the owner. Hi Yes this fits the Ford engine 6 cylinder 40 Liter 2000 to 2010 depending on the model and sub model of your Ford SUV and 2004 to 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
The 1998 Ford Explorer has 1 problems reported for timing chain tensioner failure. A knocking noise at start up for up to 2 minutes from the left hand front chain cassette area may occur on some vehicles. Fairly common defect for these engines I understand. 1997-2000 EXPLORER MOUNTAINEER ISSUE. The average cost for Ford Explorer Timing Chain Replacement is 1449. 6 posts Jul 28 2010 46L Explorer engine timing chain ooops.
The noise may be due to air entering the left hand tensioner when the engine is restarted.
Hi Yes this fits the Ford engine 6 cylinder 40 Liter 2000 to 2010 depending on the model and sub model of your Ford SUV and 2004 to 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. This range does not include taxes and fees and does not factor in your unique location. S read more. After engine shutdown the tensioner oil supply gallery empties. The average cost for a Ford Explorer timing chain tensioner replacement is between 520 and 646. Timing chain failures tend to include the timing chain guide rails or the timing chain tensioner but the timing chain requires replacement only when broken or stretch too far to maintain proper camshaft timing.