Ford Fusion: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2006 - 2020)

Over the lifespan of the Ford Fusion have had engines with both timing chains and timing belts. All are interference.

The 1.5L and 1.6L engines have timing belts while the 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.5L, 2.7L, 3.0L and 3.5L engines have timing chains.

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

Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2013 - 2020	1.5L, 1.6L	Timing Belt	Interference
2006 - 2020	2.0L, 2.3L, 2.5L, 2.7L, 3.0L, 3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference

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

2020 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L, 2.5L and 2.7L 2020 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain while the 1.5L has a timing belt. All are interference.

2020 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 188 hp (Duratec 20)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo 181 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L, 2.5L and 2.7L 2019 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain while the 1.5L has a timing belt. All are interference.

2019 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.7L V6 325 hp Turbo (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 188 hp (Duratec 20)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo 181 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L, 2.5L and 2.7L 2017 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain while the 1.5L has a timing belt. All are interference.

2018 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.7L V6 325 hp Turbo (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 188 hp (Duratec 20)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo 181 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L, 2.5L and 2.7L 2017 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain while the 1.5L has a timing belt. All are interference.

2017 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.7L V6 325 hp Turbo (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 188 hp (Duratec 20)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo 181 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.5L 2016 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain while the 1.5L has a timing belt. All are interference.

2016 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 188 hp (Duratec 20)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo 181 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.5L 2015 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain while the 1.5L and 1.6L has a timing belt. All are interference.

2015 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 188 hp (Duratec 20)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo 181 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.5L 2014 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain while the 1.5L and 1.6L has a timing belt. All are interference.

2014 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 188 hp (Duratec 20)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 179 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime
1.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo 181 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.5L 2013 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain while the 1.6L has a timing belt. All are interference.

2013 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 188 hp (Duratec 20)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 179 hp (Ecoboost)	Timing Belt	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 263 hp (Duratec 35)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L Hybrid 191 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 263 hp (Duratec 35)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L Hybrid 191 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 263 hp (Duratec 35)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L Hybrid 191 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 263 hp (Duratec 35)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 221 hp (Duratec 30)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (Duratec 23)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 263 hp (Duratec 35)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 221 hp (Duratec 30)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (Duratec 23)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 263 hp (Duratec 35)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 221 hp (Duratec 30)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (Duratec 23)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Ford Fusion - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Ford Fusion engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2006 Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5L V6 263 hp (Duratec 35)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 221 hp (Duratec 30)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (Duratec 23)	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.