Ford Bronco: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1987 - 2024)

All Ford Bronco engines, apart from the 1.5L, have timing chains. The 1.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

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

Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2021 – 2024	1.5L	Timing Belt	Interference
1987 - 2023	2.0L, 2.3L, 2.7L, 2.9L, 3.0L, 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L	Timing Chain	Interference

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

2024 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Ford Bronco engines, apart from the 1.5L, have timing chains. The 1.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2024 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2023 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Ford Bronco engines, apart from the 1.5L, have timing chains. The 1.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2023 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
3.0L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Ford Bronco engines, apart from the 1.5L, have timing chains. The 1.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2022 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
3.0L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Ford Bronco engines, apart from the 1.5L, have timing chains. The 1.5L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.

2021 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
2.7L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1996 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1996 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1995 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1995 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1994 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1994 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1993 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1993 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1992 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1992 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.9L I6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1991 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1991 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.9L I6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1990 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1990 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.9L I6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.9L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1989 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1989 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.9L I6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.9L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1988 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1988 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.9L I6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.9L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1987 Ford Bronco - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Ford Bronco engines have timing chains and are interference.

1987 Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.8L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.9L I6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.9L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain 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 belt failure 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 should be routinely inspected.