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The 2007 Ford Escape with a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter engine has a timing belt that needs to be changed at specified intervals. But the 2007 Ford Escape with either the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder or the 3.0-liter V6 engines come with a maintenance-free timing chain. So, depending on your engine size, you may have either a timing belt or a timing chain. Although both serve the same purpose, there are some key differences between them. Timing chains are located inside the engine, receive oil lubrication, and can last a long time with proper care. On the other hand, timing belts are situated outside the engine, are prone to drying out and cracking, and require more frequent replacement.
The 2007 Ford Escape with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine needs its timing belt changed at specified intervals, while the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder and the 3.0-liter V6 engines in the same model year Escape have a timing chain that does not require regular maintenance.