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Ford

Ford Timing Belt Replacement Intervals

Please note: All of these belts are for an Interference engine.

 

IMPORTANT: A timing belt failure on vehicles equipped with interference engines presents a somewhat different scenario. This type of engine does not allow for clearance between a valve at its lowest point and a piston at its highest point. The critical link to ensure that these components do not collide is the timing belt. If an interference engine's timing belt fails, not only will the motorist be stranded, but additional damage to valves, pistons, cylinder head and cylinder walls can occur which can greatly escalate the cost of repair. It is essential to remember that when changing the timing belt, the timing belt system tensioner and pulleys must be examined to determine if they exhibit signs of wear or damage. If so, these components should immediately be replaced. Please look for ** to indicate interference engines. For extra assurance, please check with your mechanic or car dealership to determine if your vehicle has an interference engine.

(a) Normal Mileage
(b) Severe Mileage
(**) Interference Engine

1987 AEROSTAR

L4 2.3L FI VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)  

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

1994-97 ASPIRE

L4 1.3L FI VIN H

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1985-86 BRONCO II

L4 2.3L VIN E

 

Balance Shaft Belt**

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

 

60,000 (a)

60,000 (a)

1999-00 CONTOUR

L4 2.0L FI VIN 3

 

 

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

120,000 (a)

1998 CONTOUR

L4 2.0L FI VIN 3

 

 

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) 

Timing Component Kit

 

120,000 (a)

1995-97 CONTOUR

L4 2.0L FI VIN 3

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1982 COURIER

L4 2.3L CARB VIN 2

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

60,000 (a)

 

1981-82 COURIER

L4 2.3L CARB VIN 2

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) 

 

60,000 (a)

1979-80 COURIER

L4 2.3L CARB VIN B

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

 

60,000 (a)

2001-03 ESCAPE

L4 2.0L FI VIN B

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) 

 

120,000 (a)

1999-00 ESCORT

L4 2.0L FI VIN P

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) (SOHC)

Timing Component Kit (SOHC)

 

120,000 (a)

1998-03 ESCORT

L4 2.0L FI VIN 3

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

120,000 (a)

1997-02 ESCORT

L4 2.0L FI VIN P

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

120,000 (a)

 

1992-96 ESCORT

L4 1.9L FI VIN J

 

 

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

1991-96 ESCORT

L4 1.8L FI VIN 8

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**  

Timing Component Kit**

 

60,000 (a)

 

1991 ESCORT

L4 1.9L FI VIN J

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

(Mfg. before 3/25/91 

Square tooth belt)

 

60,000 (a)

1986-90 ESCORT 

L4 1.9L FI  

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

1985-86 ESCORT

L4 1.9L CARB VIN 9

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

Timing Component Kit  

 

60,000 (a)

 

1984-87 ESCORT

L4 2.0L FI VIN H

 

Camshaft to Injector Pump**

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

 

 

60,000 (a)

60,000 (a)

 

1983-85 ESCORT

L4 1.6L FI

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

1982-85 ESCORT

L4 1.6L CARB

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

1981 ESCORT

L4 1.6L CARB

 

  

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**  

 

60,000 (a)

1987-88 EXP

L4 1.9L FI VIN 9

 

L4 1.9L FI VIN J

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

Timing Component Kit

Timing Belt (Camshaft) (H.O.)**

Timing Component Kit (H.O.)

 

 

60,000 (a)

 

60,000 (a)

1986 EXP

L4 1.9L CARB VIN 9

 

L4 1.9L FI VIN J

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

Timing Component Kit

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

60,000 (a)

1982-85 EXP

L4 1.6L  

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)** 

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1982 FAIRMONT

L4 2.3L CARB VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) 

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1979-83 FAIRMONT

L4 2.3L CARB

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

 

60,000 (a)

1990-93 FESTIVA

L4 1.3L CARB VIN H

 

L4 1.3L FI VIN H

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) 

Timing Component Kit

Timing Belt (Camshaft)** 

Timing Component Kit 

 

60,000 (a)

 

60,000 (a)

1988-89 FESTIVA

L4 1.3L

 

 

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) 

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

2003-04 FOCUS

L4 2.0L FI

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) (Zetec)

 

120,000 (a)

2002 FOCUS

L4 2.0L FI VIN 3

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

 

120,000 (a)

2001-04 FOCUS

L4 2.0L FI VIN P

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

120,000 (a)

2000-01 FOCUS

L4 2.0L FI VIN 3

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

120,000 (a)

2000 FOCUS

L4 2.0L FI VIN 3

 

L4 2.0L FI VIN P

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft) (DOHC) (Zetec)

Timing Belt (Camshaft) (SOHC)

Timing Component Kit (SOHC)

 

120,000 (a)

 

120,000 (a)

1981-82 GRANADA

L4 2.3L CARB VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

1983-86 LTD

L4 2.3L CARB VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)  

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1993 MUSTANG

L4 2.3L FI VIN M

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

 

60,000 (a)

1992 MUSTANG

L4 2.3L FI VIN M

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

1982-93 MUSTANG

L4 2.3L

 

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

 

1979-86 MUSTANG

L4 2.3L CARB 

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

 

60,000 (a)

1980 PINTO

L4 2.3L CARB VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

 

60,000 (a)

1979 PINTO

L4 2.3L CARB VIN Y

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

 

60,000 (a)

1993-97 PROBE

L4 2.0L FI VIN A

 

V6 2.5L FI VIN B

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

Timing Component Kit**

Timing Belt (Camshaft)** 

Timing Component Kit**

 

60,000 (a)

 

60,000 (a)

1989-92 PROBE

L4 2.2L FI

L4 2.2L FI VIN L

 

 

Timing Component Kit**

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

 

 

60,000 (a)

1998-01 RANGER

L4 2.5L FI VIN C

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1995-97 RANGER

L4 2.3L FI VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1992-94 RANGER

L4 2.3L FI VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1985-91 RANGER

L4 2.3L FI VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

 

60,000 (a)

1985-86 RANGER

L4 2.3L FI VIN E

 

Balance Shaft Belt**

Timing Belt (Camshaft)** 

Timing Component Kit **

 

60,000 (a)

60,000 (a)

1983-88 RANGER

L4 2.0L CARB VIN C

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Belt Component

 

60,000 (a)

 

1983-84 RANGER

L4 2.3L CARB VIN A

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1993-95 TAURUS

V6 3.2L FI VIN P

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

100,000 (a)

1989-95 TAURUS

V6 3.0L FI VIN Y

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

100,000 (a)

1984-86 TEMPO

L4 2.0L FI VIN H

 

Camshaft to Injector Pump**

Timing Belt (Camshaft)**

 

60,000 (a)

60,000 (a)

1983-88 THUNDERBIRD

L4 2.3L FI

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

60,000 (a)

1998-03 ZX2

L4 2.0L FI VIN 3

 

Timing Belt (Camshaft)

Timing Component Kit

 

120,000 (a)

 

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