Ford Focus Timing Overview (All Model Years)
From 2005 to 2018 all North American Ford Focus engines apart from the 1.0L have timing chains. From 2000 to 2004 all North American Ford Focus engines have timing belts apart from the 2.3L.
All North American Ford Focus engines apart from the 2000 - 2004 110hp and 130hp engines are interference.
| Model | Years | Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | 2005 - 2018 | 2.0L | timing chain | interference | Amazon |
| 2014 - 2018 | 1.0L | timing belt | interference | Amazon | |
| 2004 - 2007 | 2.3L | timing chain | interference | Amazon | |
| 2000 - 2004 | 2.0L 110 hp, 2.0L 130 hp | timing belt | non-interference | Amazon | |
| 2002 - 2004 | 2.0L 170 hp | timing belt | non-interference | Amazon |
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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.
2018 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1.0L North American 2018 Ford Focus has a timing belt and an interference engine. The 2.0L North American 2018 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing belt | interference | 100k | Amazon |
| 2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2017 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1.0L North American 2017 Ford Focus has a timing belt and an interference engine. The 2.0L North American 2017 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing belt | interference | 100k | Amazon |
| 2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2016 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1.0L North American 2016 Ford Focus has a timing belt and an interference engine. The 2.0L North American 2016 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing belt | interference | 100k | Amazon |
| 2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2015 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1.0L North American 2015 Ford Focus has a timing belt and an interference engine. The 2.0L North American 2015 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing belt | interference | 100k | Amazon |
| 2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2014 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2014 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
2013 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2013 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
2012 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2012 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
2011 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2011 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 140 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2010 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2010 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 140 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2009 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2009 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 140 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2008 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2008 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 140 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2007 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2007 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
2006 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2006 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
2005 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All North American 2005 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines.
2004 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All the North American 2004 Ford Focus models have timing chains or timing belts and are interference or non-interference depending on the engine. The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2004 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference. The 2.0L 170 hp North American 2004 Ford Focus has a timing belt and is interference. The 2.3L 145 hp North American 2004 Ford Focus has a timing chain and is interference.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 110 hp SPI/CVH | timing belt | non-interference | 120k | Amazon |
| 2.0L 130 hp Zetec | timing belt | non-interference | 120k | Amazon |
| 2.0L 170 hp Zetec | timing belt | interference | 120k | Amazon |
| 2.3L 145 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
2003 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All the North American 2003 Ford Focus models have timing chains or timing belts and are interference or non-interference depending on the engine. The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2003 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference. The 2.0L 170 hp North American 2003 Ford Focus has a timing belt and is interference.
2002 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
All the North American 2002 Ford Focus models have timing chains or timing belts and are interference or non-interference depending on the engine. The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2002 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference. The 2.0L 170 hp North American 2002 Ford Focus has a timing belt and is interference.
2001 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2001 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference.
2000 Ford Focus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2000 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference.
