Ford Escape Timing Belt or Chain (2001-2025)

The Ford Escape may have either a timing chain or a timing belt depending on model year and engine type.

From 2001 to 2023 all 2.3L, 2.5L and 3.0L Ford Escape models have timing chains and interference engines.

From 2001 to 2004 the 2.0L Ford Escape model has a timing belt and non-interference engine while from 2013 to 2023 the 2.0L has a timing chain and interference engine.

From 2013 to 2023 the 1.5L and 1.6L Ford Escape models have timing belts and interference engines.

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.

2025 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Ford Escape engines have timing chains except the 1.5L 3-cylinder which has a timing belt. All are interference engines.

2024 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Ford Escape engines have timing chains except the 1.5L 3-cylinder which has a timing belt. All are interference engines.

2023 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.5L 2023 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.0L and the 2.5L 2023 Escape have timing chains and interference engines.

2022 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.5L 2022 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.0L and the 2.5L 2022 Escape have timing chains and interference engines.

2021 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.5L 2021 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.0L and the 2.5L 2021 Escape have timing chains and interference engines.

2020 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.5L 2020 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.0L and the 2.5L 2020 Escape have timing chains and interference engines.

2019 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.5L 2019 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.0L and the 2.5L 2019 Escape have timing chains and interference engines.

2018 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.5L 2018 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.0L and the 2.5L 2018 Escape have timing chains and interference engines.

2017 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.5L 2017 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.0L and the 2.5L 2017 Escape have timing chains and interference engines.

2016 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.6L 2016 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.5L and 2.0L 2016 Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2015 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.6L 2015 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.5L and 2.0L 2015 Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2014 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.6L 2014 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.5L and 2.0L 2014 Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2013 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.6L 2013 Ford Escapes have timing belts and interference engines while the 2.5L and 2.0L 2013 Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2012 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Ford Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2011 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Ford Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2010 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Ford Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2009 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Ford Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2008 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Ford Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2007 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Ford Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2006 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Ford Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2005 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Ford Escapes have timing chains and interference engines.

2004 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L 2004 Ford Escape models have timing chains and interference engines while the 2.0L 2004 Escape has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2003 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L 2003 Ford Escape models have timing chains and interference engines while the 2.0L 2003 Escape has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2002 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L 2002 Ford Escape models have timing chains and interference engines while the 2.0L 2002 Escape has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2001 Ford Escape - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L 2001 Ford Escape models have timing chains and interference engines while the 2.0L 2001 Escape has a timing belt and a non-interference 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.