Ford F-150: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1990 - 2023)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Date Posted 2023-06-08

From 1990 to 2023 all Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Ford F-150.

Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
1990 - 2023	All	Timing Chain	Interference

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.

2023 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2023 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.2L V8 Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.3L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2022 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.3L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2021 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.3L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2020 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.3L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2019 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.3L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2018 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.3L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2017 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2016 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2015 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.7L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2014 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2013 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2012 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2011 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2010 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2009 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2008 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2007 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2006 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2005 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2005 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2004 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8 Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2003 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2003 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8 Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2002 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2002 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8 Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2001 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2001 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8 Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2000 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

2000 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8 Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1999 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1999 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.4L V8 Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1998 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1998 Ford F-150 Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.6L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1997 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1997 Ford F-150 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 V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1996 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1996 Ford F-150 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 V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1995 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1995 Ford F-150 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 V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1994 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1994 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1994 Ford F-150 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 V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1993 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1993 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1993 Ford F-150 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 V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1992 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1992 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1992 Ford F-150 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 V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1991 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1991 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1991 Ford F-150 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 V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1990 Ford F-150 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1990 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and interference engines.

1990 Ford F-150 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 V8	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.