Performance Timing Chain Kit for Ford Taurus (2008-2010) 3.5L

Heavy-Duty Timing Chain & Water Pump Kit for 2008-2010 Ford Taurus (D3)

What it Does: The Performance Timing Chain Kit replaces stretched timing drive components and the internal water pump on the 2008-2010 Taurus to prevent valve-to-piston interference and restore precise camshaft synchronization.

The Stock Ford Taurus Timing System Failure Points

The transverse Duratec 35 and EcoBoost 3.5L engines in the D3 platform suffer from premature chain elongation, thermal guide fatigue, and internal water pump weeping. Because the factory water pump is driven directly by the primary timing chain inside the front cover, bearing failure dumps engine coolant directly into the crankcase. This contaminates engine oil, washes rod bearings, and induces hydraulic primary tensioner collapse, resulting in jumped teeth, erratic camshaft position correlation codes (P0016/P0017), and catastrophic valvetrain interference.

The Engineering Solution

This comprehensive overhaul kit features high-tensile alloy steel link-plate chains with shot-peened pins engineered to resist cyclic shear stretch. Wear-resistant nylon-66 composite guide rails replace brittle factory plastic to eliminate chain deflection and damp lash resonance. Including replacement exhaust cam sprockets, a 23-tooth crank sprocket, and a high-flow internal water pump with reinforced shaft seals, this package eliminates the risk of cross-contamination and restores factory timing tolerances under load.

What's Included

• 1 Primary Timing Chain (202 links)
• 2 Secondary Timing Chains (upper)
• 2 Cam Sprockets with bolts (25 teeth - exhaust)
• 1 Crank Sprocket (23 teeth)
• 1 Guide Rail (left - fixed - long)
• 1 Guide Rail (left - fixed - short)
• 1 Guide Rail (right - fixed - short)
• 1 Guide Rail (right - tensioner rail)
• 1 Primary Tensioner
• 1 Tensioner (upper - left)
• 1 Tensioner (upper - right)
• 1 Water Pump with gasket

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• Taurus 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-Valve VIN W — 2008-2010
• Taurus 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-Valve Turbocharged VIN T — 2010

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the D3 Taurus?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2008-2010 Ford Taurus equipped with the naturally aspirated Duratec 35 or turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine.

Why must the water pump be replaced during this procedure?

The water pump is internally driven by the primary timing chain, meaning front timing cover removal is mandatory for access; replacing it prevents catastrophic coolant intrusion into the engine oil.

The Ford Valvetrain Standard

Engineered to withstand the demanding thermal and rotational loads of Ford's DOHC V6 platforms, this complete service kit delivers mechanical stability and valvetrain synchronization you can rely on for long-haul durability.