Ford Escape Timing Belt or Chain (2001-2026)

The Ford Escape engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year; interference classification varies by engine.

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

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

2026 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Ford Escape Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.5L 3 Cyl.	Timing Chain [1]	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Notes

[1] 1.5L 3 Cyl.: The camshaft timing drive uses a chain. The separate oil-pump drive uses a belt.

2024 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Ford Escape Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.5L 3 Cyl.	Timing Chain [1]	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Notes

[1] 1.5L 3 Cyl.: The camshaft timing drive uses a chain. The separate oil-pump drive uses a belt.

2023 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Ford Escape Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.5L 3 Cyl.	Timing Chain [1]	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Notes

[1] 1.5L 3 Cyl.: The camshaft timing drive uses a chain. The separate oil-pump drive uses a belt.

2022 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Ford Escape Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.5L 3 Cyl.	Timing Chain [1]	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Notes

[1] 1.5L 3 Cyl.: The camshaft timing drive uses a chain. The separate oil-pump drive uses a belt.

2021 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Ford Escape Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.5L 3 Cyl. 180 hp (Ecoboost I3-T)	Timing Chain [1]	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 250 hp (Ecoboost I4-T)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (Duratec iVCT)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Notes

[1] 1.5L 3 Cyl. 180 hp (Ecoboost I3-T): The camshaft timing drive uses a chain. The separate oil-pump drive uses a belt.

2020 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Ford Escape Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.5L 3 Cyl. 180 hp (Ecoboost I3-T)	Timing Chain [1]	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 250 hp (Ecoboost I4-T)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (Duratec iVCT)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Notes

[1] 1.5L 3 Cyl. 180 hp (Ecoboost I3-T): The camshaft timing drive uses a chain. The separate oil-pump drive uses a belt.

2019 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2018 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2017 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2016 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2015 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2014 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2013 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2012 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Ford Escape engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2003 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2002 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2001 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Ford Escape engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

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.