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The Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Ford F-150.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-2026 | 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.
The 2026 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Twin-Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Twin-Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Twin-Turbo Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2025 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2024 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2023 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.3L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2022 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.3L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2021 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.3L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2020 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.3L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2019 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.3L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2018 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.3L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2017 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2016 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2015 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2014 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2013 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2012 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2011 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2010 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2009 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2008 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2007 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2006 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2005 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2004 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2003 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2002 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2001 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2000 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1999 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1998 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1997 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.8L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1996 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.8L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1995 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.8L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1994 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.8L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1993 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.8L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1992 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.8L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1991 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.8L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1990 Ford F-150 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.0L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.8L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

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.
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