Ford Focus: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2000 - 2018) (2024)

From 2005 to 2018 all North American Ford Focus engines apart from the 1.0L have timing chains. From 2000 to 2004 all North American Ford Focus engines have timing belts apart from the 2.3L.

All North American Ford Focus engines apart from the 2000 - 2004 110hp and 130hp engines are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Ford Focus.

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weatherconditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2018 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.0L North American 2018 Ford Focus has a timing belt and an interference engine. The 2.0L North American 2018 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2017 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.0L North American 2017 Ford Focus has a timing belt and an interference engine. The 2.0L North American 2017 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2016 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.0L North American 2016 Ford Focus has a timing belt and an interference engine. The 2.0L North American 2016 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2015 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.0L North American 2015 Ford Focus has a timing belt and an interference engine. The 2.0L North American 2015 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2014 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2014 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2013 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2013 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2012 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2012 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2011 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2011 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2010 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2010 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2009 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2009 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2008 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2008 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2007 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2007 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2006 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2006 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2005 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 2005 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.

2004 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All the North American 2004 Ford Focus models have timing chains or timing belts and are interference or non-interference depending on the engine. The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2004 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference. The 2.0L 170 hp North American 2004 Ford Focus has a timing belt and is interference. The 2.3L 145 hp North American 2004 Ford Focus has a timing chain and is interference.

2003 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All the North American 2003 Ford Focus models have timing chains or timing belts and are interference or non-interference depending on the engine. The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2003 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference. The 2.0L 170 hp North American 2003 Ford Focus has a timing belt and is interference.

2002 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

All the North American 2002 Ford Focus models have timing chains or timing belts and are interference or non-interference depending on the engine. The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2002 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference. The 2.0L 170 hp North American 2002 Ford Focus has a timing belt and is interference.

2001 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2001 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference.

2000 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2000 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is tomaintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing beltfailure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it shouldbe routinely inspected.

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