Cloyes Timing Chain Guide 9-5688

Cloyes 9-5688 is a left lower engine timing chain guide built for Ford and Lincoln applications that use a chain-driven valvetrain. It is designed with a nylon wear surface and a bracketed shoe assembly to help maintain proper chain tracking in the timing system.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain guide for the left lower position
• Nylon guide surface for controlled chain contact
• Shoe included for direct replacement service
• Bracket included for proper mounting support
• Two mounting holes with 0.250 in inside diameter
• Dimensions: 11.25 in length, 1.55 in width, 2.28 in height

Product Details

This Cloyes Timing Chain Guide is part of the Cloyes Timing Chain Guide line, a product family focused on timing system service components for OE-style repair work. Cloyes designs and manufactures these parts using CAD-based engineering and advanced materials, then tests them for function and durability. Part number 9-5688 is listed for left lower timing chain guide applications on vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Ford Transit, and Lincoln MKX, MKZ, MKS, and Navigator.

This part cross-references 95688 and AT4Z6B274A for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2020-2024 Ford Transit-150, left lower timing chain guide.
• Fits 2020-2024 Ford Transit-250, left lower timing chain guide.
• Fits 2020-2024 Ford Transit-350, left lower timing chain guide.
• Fits 2020-2024 Ford Transit-350 HD, left lower timing chain guide.
• Fits 2020 Lincoln Continental, left lower timing chain guide.
• Fits 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, left lower.
• Fits 2013-2019 Ford Flex, left lower.
• Fits 2013-2019 Ford Taurus, left lower.
• Fits 2015-2019 Ford Transit-150, left lower.
• Fits 2015-2019 Ford Transit-250, left lower.
• Fits 2015-2019 Ford Transit-350, left lower.
• Fits 2015-2019 Ford Transit-350 HD, left lower.
• Fits 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental, left lower.
• Fits 2013-2019 Lincoln MKT, left lower.
• Fits 2018 Ford Edge, left lower timing chain guide.
• Fits 2011-2018 Lincoln MKX, left lower.
• Fits 2011-2017 Ford Edge, left lower.
• Fits 2015-2017 Ford Expedition, left lower.
• Fits 2011-2017 Ford F-150, left lower.
• Fits 2011-2017 Ford Mustang, left lower.
• Fits 2015-2017 Ford Transit, left lower.
• Fits 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, left lower.
• Fits 2013-2016 Lincoln MKS, left lower.
• Fits 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ, left lower.

Installation Notes

Replace the timing chain guide during timing service, especially when the chain shows wear or noise. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner, sprockets, and guides together because these components work as a set to keep chain tension and alignment consistent. Verify left lower position, mounting hole spacing, and application details against the vehicle’s timing system before installation.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes manufactures this timing chain guide with advanced materials and application-focused engineering, then validates it through function and durability testing. The part is designed to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements for the listed Ford and Lincoln applications.