Ford Bronco Timing Belt Or Chain? (1987 - 2023)

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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
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2021 - 20231.5LTiming BeltInterference
1987 - 20232.0L, 2.3L, 2.7L, 2.9L, 3.0L, 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8LTiming ChainInterference
Ford Bronco
Ford Bronco

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.

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

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

Ford Bronco Belt Or Chain: Jump To Model Year

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)Timing BeltInterference60k
3.0L V6 TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.7L V6 TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
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2022 Ford Bronco
2022 Ford Bronco

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)Timing BeltInterference60k
3.0L V6 TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.7L V6 TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.5L 3 Cyl. Turbo (Sport)Timing BeltInterference60k
2.7L V6 TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

Side-By-Side Comparisons

Ford Bronco Belt Or Chain By Year

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.9L I6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.9L I6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.9L I6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.9L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.9L I6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.9L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.9L I6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.9L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
5.8L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.9L I6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.9L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime