Cloyes 9-0738SK6B timing chain kit for the 2011-2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L and other vehicles drives the camshafts from the crankshaft to keep valve timing accurate. As an engine timing chain kit, it replaces the timing parts that wear with mileage.
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) kit with camshaft phasers (sprockets), solenoids and timing components
- Pre-stressed, heat-treated chains with precision pitch control for a chain-to-sprocket fit that reduces noise and fatigue
- CAD-designed, heat-treated sprockets with a precision-tooled tooth form, bore, off-set and timing index
- Production tested for individual part performance and system fit
Quick facts
- Part: Cloyes 9-0738SK6B timing chain kit
- Also called: engine timing chain kit
- Fits: 2011-2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A stretched chain or worn guides can show up as a rattle at the front of the engine, rough running or a check-engine light. Before you replace the kit, rule out other sources of those symptoms, since sensors or ignition parts can mimic them.
Fits
The kit is listed for a wide range of Ford and Lincoln models, including the 2011-2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L, the 2015-2016 Ford Edge V6 3.5L and the 2013-2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility V6 3.7L, and each takes one kit. If your car isn't one of these, find it by year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Engines: V6-3.5L, V6-3.7L
- Sprocket 1 tooth count: 29
Build and materials
- Condition: New
- Chains: pre-stressed and heat-treated
- Sprockets: CAD-designed and heat-treated
- Warranty: Cloyes limited lifetime warranty
In the box
The chains, sprockets, tensioners and guides the application calls for, plus gaskets, o-rings and any necessary fasteners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right timing chain replacement for a 2011-2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L?
Yes. Cloyes 9-0738SK6B is listed for the 2011-2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L, and each vehicle takes one kit. For another car, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does this timing chain kit include gaskets, o-rings and fasteners?
Yes. Gaskets, o-rings and any necessary fasteners come with the kit, along with the chains, sprockets, tensioners and guides the application calls for.
Are the chains and sprockets in this kit heat-treated?
Yes. The chains are pre-stressed and heat-treated, and the sprockets are CAD-designed and heat-treated. Sprocket 1 has 29 teeth.
Can a rattle at startup mean the timing chain kit needs replacing?
Yes, it can. A rattle from the front of the engine, rough running or a check-engine light can be signs of a stretched chain or worn timing parts.
What warranty comes with the Cloyes 9-0738SK6B?
Cloyes backs the 9-0738SK6B timing chain kit with a limited lifetime warranty.
