Timing Chain Replacement Time?

[drifts14x]

So I hit the big 100k on my 95 5.0 and I want to know if I should be changing out the timing chain? Isn't this supposed to be a normal maintenance item or something, and how much does it cost? Just figured I'd ask, I love my car, I really don't want anything bad to happen to it.

 

[Paul]

It will probably be fine for another 100k. I can't recall hearing a single story of a timing chain snapping on a factory 5.0L motor. Anyone?

 

[mystang94]

hes right of all the people i have talked to never heard of one just breaking. now if u were going to freshen up the motor then i would say replace it but i dont think u have too much to worry about

 

[musclemustang94]

If its running fine then its fine, chains dont snap on stock motors. It jus doesn't happen. They stretch sometimes....very rarely. If it doesn't backfire and the power is good I would say its still fine.