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My 02 ford escape V6 have 121500 miles, do i have to replace the timing chain? is recommended?

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Hi!!
The maintenance schedule for your vehicle at 120,000 miles recommends:

  • Timing Belt replacement
  • A complete tune-up
  • Transmission Fluid and Filter change
  • Lubrication of Joints
  • Rear Axle Fluid change
  • Transfer Case Fluid change
  • Replace Cabin Air Filter
  • Rotate Tires
Inspect:
  • Bolt Joints
  • Suspension components
  • Brake System
  • Parking Brake system
  • Exhaust System components
  • Steering Components
  • Wheel Bearings
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Yes. After 100,000 miles you risk it breaking when your driving the car. If that happens it will certainly bend the push rods and damage the valves. That will cost 10x more. Better off not to gamble on it and just replace it now.

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http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/fordguy4u/2010-03-24_182013_A1.pdf

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/fordguy4u/2010-03-24_182035_A2.pdf

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