Timing Belt replacement on a Ford Lima 2.3

[pbm]

My 1997 Ranger has this motor and I can't find the TB mentioned in the owners manual.. Does anybody know the recommended replacement mileage? Is this an interference engine?

 

[Eddie]

I believe you have a Mazda engine which uses a timing chain.

 

[exranger06]

No this is a Ford engine and it has a belt. Ford recommends a 100k interval. It's a non-interference engine.

 

[tig1]

 Originally Posted By: Eddie

I believe you have a Mazda engine which uses a timing chain.

Mazda uses the Ford engine.

 

[pbm]

Thanks guys. I found a great website about Rangers - http://www.therangerstation.com I think the Ranger started using the Mazda 4 cylinder a few years later.