Ford Mustang Timing Belt or Chain (1980-2026)

The Ford Mustang engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year; interference classification varies by engine.

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

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

2026 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2017 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2016 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2015 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2014 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2013 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2012 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2010 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2009 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2008 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2003 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2002 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2001 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2000 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1999 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1998 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1997 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1996 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1995 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1994 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Ford Mustang engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1993 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1992 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1991 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1990 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1989 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1988 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1987 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1986 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1986 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1985 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1985 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1984 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1984 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1983 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1983 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1982 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1982 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1981 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1981 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

1980 Ford Mustang - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1980 Ford Mustang engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

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.