Ford Flex: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2009 - 2018)

All Ford Flex engines have timing chains and are interference.

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

Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2009 - 2018	All	Timing Chain	Interference

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

2018 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Ford Flex engines have timing chains and are interference.

2018 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Flex engines have timing chains and are interference.

2017 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Ford Flex engines have timing chains and are interference.

2016 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Ford Flex engines have timing chains and are interference.

2015 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Ford Flex engines have timing chains and are interference.

2014 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Ford Flex engines have timing chains and are interference.

2013 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2012 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2010 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Ford Flex - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2009 Ford Flex Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6	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.