{"product_id":"new-oem-1995-2000-ford-contour-mercury-cougar-mystique-sable-timing-chain-guide-part-xw4z-6k297-ca","title":"New OEM 1995–2000 Ford Contour \/ Mercury Mystique \/ Cougar \/ Sable Timing Chain Guide – Part # XW4Z-6K297-CA","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"111\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eNew OEM 1995–2000 Ford Contour \/ Mercury Mystique \/ Cougar \/ Sable Timing Chain Guide – Part # XW4Z-6K297-CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eMaintain precise, reliable timing on your 4-cylinder engine with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"228\"\u003ebrand-new, genuine OEM timing chain guide\u003c\/strong\u003e, part number \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eXW4Z-6K297-CA\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for select Ford and Mercury models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"327\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"362\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"362\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"346\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e XW4Z-6K297-CA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"414\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"414\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New, OEM (never installed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"684\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"431\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"485\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"485\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e1995–2000 Ford Contour\u003c\/strong\u003e (2.0L Zetec engines)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"543\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"543\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e1995–2000 Mercury Mystique\u003c\/strong\u003e (2.0L Zetec engines)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"602\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"602\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e1998–2002 Mercury Cougar\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zetec-equipped models)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"684\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"684\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e1992–2000 Ford Taurus \/ Mercury Sable\u003c\/strong\u003e (with 2.0L Zetec in later models)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"779\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"779\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper or lower timing chain guide rail (verify position with service manual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"953\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"797\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"883\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"883\" class=\"\"\u003eGuides and tensions the timing chain to maintain correct cam-to-crank alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"953\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"953\" class=\"\"\u003eMinimizes chain slack and reduces wear, noise, and risk of jump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1041\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1041\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM-specified high-strength polymer composite bonded to steel backing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1311\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eWhy Choose OEM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eThis direct-fit guide meets Ford’s original specifications for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003etolerance, durability, and resistance to engine heat\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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