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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.
For example, the 2018 Ford Focus 1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost option has a timing belt while the 2018 Ford Focus 2.0 L 160 hp Duratec option has a timing chain.
Model Years | Engine Option | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|
2005 - 2018 | 2.0L | timing chain | interference |
2014 - 2018 | 1.0L | timing belt | interference |
2004 - 2007 | 2.3L | timing chain | interference |
2000 - 2004 | 2.0L 110 hp, 2.0L 130 hp | timing belt | non-interference |
2002 - 2004 | 2.0L 170 hp | timing belt | non-interference |
Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Ford Focus model year.
Check the belt or chain for other makes and models here.
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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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.
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. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing belt | interference | 100k miles |
2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing belt | interference | 100k miles |
2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing belt | interference | 100k miles |
2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.0 L 123 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing belt | interference | 100k miles |
2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All North American 2014 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All North American 2013 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All North American 2012 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0 L 160 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0 L 252 hp Turbo Ecoboost | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All North American 2011 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | 2.0 L 140 hp Duratec |
---|---|
Belt Or Chain | timing chain |
Interference or Non-interference | interference |
Replacement Interval | lifetime |
All North American 2010 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | 2.0 L 140 hp Duratec |
---|---|
Belt Or Chain | timing chain |
Interference or Non-interference | interference |
Replacement Interval | lifetime |
All North American 2009 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | 2.0 L 140 hp Duratec |
---|---|
Belt Or Chain | timing chain |
Interference or Non-interference | interference |
Replacement Interval | lifetime |
All North American 2008 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | 2.0 L 140 hp Duratec |
---|---|
Belt Or Chain | timing chain |
Interference or Non-interference | interference |
Replacement Interval | lifetime |
All North American 2007 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0 L 135 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3 L 150 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All North American 2006 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0 L 135 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3 L 150 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All North American 2005 Ford Focus models have timing chains and interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0 L 135 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3 L 150 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 110 hp SPI/CVH | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
2.0L 130 hp Zetec | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
2.0L 170 hp Zetec | timing belt | interference | 120k miles |
2.3L 145 hp Duratec | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 110 hp SPI/CVH | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
2.0L 130 hp Zetec | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
2.0L 170 hp Zetec | timing belt | interference | 120k miles |
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. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 110 hp SPI/CVH | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
2.0L 130 hp Zetec | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
2.0L 170 hp Zetec | timing belt | interference | 120k miles |
The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2001 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 110 hp SPI/CVH | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
2.0L 130 hp Zetec | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
The 2.0L 110 hp and 130 hp North American 2000 Ford Focus models have timing belts and are non-interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 110 hp SPI/CVH | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
2.0L 130 hp Zetec | timing belt | non-interference | 120k miles |
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