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Mercury
Mercury 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
1970-80 BOBCAT
L4 2.3L CARB |
Timing Belt (Camshaft) |
60,000 (a) |
1991-94 CAPRI
L4 1.6L FI |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)**
Timing Component Kit** |
60,000 (a) |
1982-86 CAPRI
L4 2.3L |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a)
|
1979-81 CAPRI
L4 2.3L CARB |
Timing Belt (Camshaft) |
60,000 (a) |
1999-02 COUGAR
L4 2.0L FI VIN 3
|
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
105,000 (a) |
1984-86 COUGAR
L4 2.3L FI VIN W
|
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a) |
1981 COUGAR
L4 2.3L CARB VIN A |
Timing Belt (Camshaft) |
60,000 (a) |
1982-83 LN7
L4 1.6L
|
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a)
|
1985-87 LYNX
L4 1.9L CARB |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)**
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a) |
1984-87 LYNX
L4 2.0L FI VIN H |
Camshaft to Injector Pump**
Timing Belt (Camshaft)** |
100,000 (a)
100,000 (a) |
1982-85 LYNX
L4 1.6L |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)**
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a) |
1981 LYNX
L4 1.6L CARB |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)** |
60,000 (a) |
1983-86 MARQUIS
L4 2.3L CARB |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a)
|
1998-00 MYSTIQUE
L4 2.0L FI VIN 3
|
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
105,000 (a) |
1995-97 MYSTIQUE
L4 2.0L FI VIN 3 |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a) |
1984-86 TOPAZ
L4 2.0L FI VIN H |
Camshaft to Injector Pump**
Timing Belt (Camshaft)** |
100,000 (a)
100,000 (a) |
1998-99 TRACER
L4 2.0L FI VIN P |
Timing Belt (Camshaft) (SOHC)
Timing Component Kit (SOHC) |
120,000 (a) |
1997 TRACER
L4 2.0L FI VIN P |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
120,000 (a)
|
1992-96 TRACER
L4 1.9L FI VIN J |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a)
|
1991-96 TRACER
L4 1.8L FI VIN 8 |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)**
Timing Component Kit** |
60,000 (a)
|
1991 TRACER
L4 1.9L FI VIN J |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)**
Timing Component Kit** |
60,000 (a)
|
1988-89 TRACER
L4 1.6L FI VIN 5
|
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a)
|
1999-02 VILLAGER
V6 3.3L FI |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)**
Timing Component Kit** |
105,000 (a)
|
1994-98 VILLAGER
V6 3.0L FI
|
Timing Belt (Camshaft)**
Timing Component Kit** |
105,000 (a)
|
1993 VILLAGER
V6 3.0L FI VIN W |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)**
Timing Component Kit**
(Square Tooth Sprockets) |
105,000 (a) |
1982-83 ZEPHYR
L4 2.3L CARB VIN A |
Timing Belt (Camshaft)
Timing Component Kit |
60,000 (a) |
1979-81 ZEPHYR
L4 2.3L CARB |
Timing Belt (Camshaft) |
60,000 (a) |
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