I have a 2019 Ford Escape. The engine has a timing chain. I grew up as a backyard mechanic with my dad teaching me, so I understand the basics of how an engine works. My car has just reached 100,000 ...

Over two decades after the first modular motor rolled off the assembly plant at FoMoCo, we're still discovering ways to improve "cammer" engines. Two-thousand eleven was a big year for the Blue ...

The problem: A rattling noise may be heard coming from the engine upon cold startup. This may be due to a faulty timing-chain tensioner. Corrective action: Dealers will replace both timing-chain ...

Corrective action: Dealers will diagnose the condition, and if confirmed, replace the timing chain tensioner. Warranty info: This service campaign is being performed free of charge under the Kia new ...

We must first understand what each of these two systems does for a car. They both serve the same purpose, which is to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft as well as the camshaft(s) so that the ...

Dear Car Talk: I have a 2019 Ford Escape. The engine has a timing chain. I grew up as a backyard mechanic with my dad teaching me, so I understand the basics of how an engine works.