1999 Ford Taurus regarding belts on engine

1999 FORD TAURUS
108,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROCKY23
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hi guys,
I own a 1999 for taurus 6 cylinder 24 valve dohc. it has 108k miles on it....it is driving good...i am planning to go for long drive....before that i want to service the vehicle....i want to know whether my car has belts or chains on the engine and as it is on 108k.....so do you guys suggest me to replace any belts on it..because i dont want to get stranded on a freeway
Jan 8, 2008 at 1:02 PM
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8th digit of VIN is an "s"?

If so, it has a timing chain...do not worry about it.
Jan 8, 2008 at 2:57 PM
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