What are the symptoms of a worn out timing chain?

What are the symptoms of a bad timing chain?

• The engine misfires. Once a timing chain is stretched and has lost its integrity, the chain may skip a gear and lose the necessary coordination leading to an engine misfire.
• There is a rattling sound.
• Check your car’s oil for metal shavings.

At what mileage should a timing chain be replaced?

between 80,000 and 120,000 miles
The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 80,000 and 120,000 miles unless there is a specific problem.

Can a timing chain last 200 000 miles?

In a well-maintained engine, a timing chain can last up to 300,000 miles or even longer.

Is there a problem with the Lincoln Aviator engine?

This is a known proble with the Aviator engine. Many posts are on here detailing the problem including my own. Ford should but has not recalled the engine. If it is under warranty, it is a free engine rebuild, otherwise it is on your nickle. Push them for the fact that this is a known problem.

What causes timing chain problems on Ford 4.6?

Symptoms of timing chain related problems on the 4.6 Ford V8 engine include: The first symptom of 4.6 timing chain problems is chain rattle on cold starts. This is because as the guides wear down they allow too much slack in the timing chain. In turn, the chain will making rattling sounds that are usually most noticeable on a cold engine.

What was the code on my Lincoln Aviator?

My 2004 Lincoln Aviator did not actually stall but would miss or misfire. My engine light came on and the problem was cylinder 8 misfire, code P0308. I only had 51,000 miles but it was out of warranty.

Is there a recall on a 2004 Lincoln Aviator?

Ford should but has not recalled the engine. If it is under warranty, it is a free engine rebuild, otherwise it is on your nickle. Push them for the fact that this is a known problem.