Performance Timing Chain Kit for Lincoln MKS (2009-2010) 3.5L 3.7L

Complete Timing Chain Kit with Water Pump for 2009-2010 Lincoln MKS (D3)

What it Does: The Performance Timing Chain Kit replaces stretched factory chains, worn guides, and the internal water pump on the 2009-2010 Lincoln MKS to restore exact camshaft phasing and eliminate catastrophic oil-coolant cross-contamination.

The Stock Lincoln MKS Timing Drive & Water Pump Vulnerability

The Ford Cyclone engine platform (3.7L Duratec and 3.5L EcoBoost) housed in the D3 chassis relies on an internal timing-chain-driven water pump. Over heat cycles, the factory water pump mechanical seal degrades, leaking coolant directly into the crankcase oil, causing rapid rod bearing wash and catastrophic engine failure. Simultaneously, standard link elongation ("chain stretch") on the 202-link primary drive exceeds factory hydraulic tensioner stroke, leading to camshaft timing correlation diagnostic trouble codes (P0016, P0017), valvetrain clatter, and fractured nylon guide rails.

The Engineering Solution

This comprehensive service assembly resolves both critical failure points in a single teardown. Manufactured using high-tensile, shot-peened alloy steel links, the primary and secondary chains resist tensile stretch under both naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged EcoBoost load cycles. The included replacement water pump features upgraded internal seals and precision-bearing architecture. Heat-stabilized composite guide rails paired with fresh primary and secondary hydraulic tensioners restore dampening authority, maintaining dynamic chain tension across the entire powerband.

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

• 2009-2010 Lincoln MKS 3.7L V6 DOHC 24-Valve (VIN R)
• 2010 Lincoln MKS 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-Valve Turbocharged (VIN T)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the D3 MKS?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2009-2010 Lincoln MKS equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost or 3.7L Cyclone V6 engines.

Why is the water pump included in this timing kit?

The water pump on the Ford Cyclone V6 is driven internally by the primary timing chain, making simultaneous replacement essential to prevent future labor redundancy and coolant contamination.

The Lincoln Standard

Preserve executive-class drivetrain refinement and avoid catastrophic valvetrain interference. Built to strict OEM dimensional standards, this kit restores reliable variable valve timing operation and whisper-quiet valvetrain performance.