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Over its lifespan the Ford Mustang has had engines utilizing either a timing chain or a timing belt. The 2.3L engines, from 1980 to 1993, have timing belts and are non-interference while the 2.3L, from 2016 to 2021, has a timing chain and are interference. All of the V6 and V8 Mustangs have a timing chain and are interference engines.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Ford Mustang.
Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|
1980-1993 | 2.3L | timing belt | non-interference |
2016-2020 | 2.3L | timing chain | interference |
1980 - 2020 | V6 and V8 | timing chain | interference |
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.
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.
All 2023 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2022 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2021 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.2L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2020 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.2L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2019 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2018 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2017 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.7L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2016 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.7L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2015 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.8L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.7L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2014 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.8L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.7L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2013 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.8L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.7L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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All 2012 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.7L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2011 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.7L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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All 2010 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.0L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2009 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.0L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2008 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.0L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2007 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.0L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2006 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 Supercharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.0L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2005 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.0L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2004 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.9L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2003 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2002 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2001 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2000 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.4L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 1999 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.6L V8 SOHC | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 DOHC | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 1998 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.6L V8 SOHC | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 DOHC | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 1997 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.6L V8 SOHC | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 DOHC | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 1996 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.6L V8 SOHC | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.6L V8 DOHC | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 1995 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.8L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 1994 Ford Mustang engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2.3L 1993 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1993 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1992 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1992 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1991 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1991 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1990 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1990 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1989 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1989 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1988 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1988 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1987 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1987 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1986 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1986 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1985 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1985 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1984 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1984 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1983 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V8 1983 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.8L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1982 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V6 and V8 1982 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
5.0L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
4.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1981 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V6 and V8 1981 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
The 2.3L 1980 Ford Mustang's engines have timing belts and non-interference engines. The V6 and V8 1980 Ford Mustangs have timing chains and interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
4.2L V8 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.3L V6 | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
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