A 2002 Ford Mondeo LX auto: timing belt or chain?

Ford Mondeo LX auto 2.0 year 2002. Is it a timing belt or chain?

Asked on 29 July 2012 by fattyboy

Answered by Honest John
Timing chain. All 2002 Mk III Mondeos were: petrol and diesel.
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