ajwgator
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- 2002 4.0L SOHC Explorer
I have a 2002 4.0L SOHC V6 that quit while going down the interstate. It still turns over but sounds like the timing is off so it wont re-start. Many say that this engine is an interference engine and when the timing jumps it bends some valves. I know a compression check can determine if there are valve issues but the timing problem has to be corrected first.
I came across the linked article on the Underhood Service web site in the tech topic section titled:'Exploring' Service Needs On The Ford 4.0L V6 Engine: Underhood Service http://www.underhoodservice.com/Art..._service_needs_on_the_ford_40l_v6_engine.aspx
and it states in the article that: "Fortunately, the 4.0L SOHC is not an interference engine so a timing chain failure won’t bend the valves."
I want to hear back from you guys concerning this issue. Is what this article is saying true or do any of you know for sure that it is an interference or a non-interference engine?
Thanks for any and all replies.
I came across the linked article on the Underhood Service web site in the tech topic section titled:'Exploring' Service Needs On The Ford 4.0L V6 Engine: Underhood Service http://www.underhoodservice.com/Art..._service_needs_on_the_ford_40l_v6_engine.aspx
and it states in the article that: "Fortunately, the 4.0L SOHC is not an interference engine so a timing chain failure won’t bend the valves."
I want to hear back from you guys concerning this issue. Is what this article is saying true or do any of you know for sure that it is an interference or a non-interference engine?
Thanks for any and all replies.