All Ford Taurus engines apart from the 3.2L and 3.0L DOHC (1989 - 1995) have a timing chain and are interference. The 3.2L and 3.0L DOHC (1989 - 1995) engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Ford Taurus.
Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2008 - 2019 | 3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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1996 - 2007 | 3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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1996 - 1999 | 3.4L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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1989 - 1995 | 3.0L OHV | Timing Chain | Interference |
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1989 - 1995 | 3.0L DOHC | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
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1993 - 1995 | 3.2L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
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1988 - 1995 | 3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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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.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2019 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2019 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2019 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2018 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2018 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2017 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2017 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2016 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2016 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2015 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2015 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2014 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2014 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2013 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2013 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2012 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2012 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2011 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2011 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2010 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2010 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2009 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2009 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2008 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2008 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2007 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2007 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2006 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2006 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2005 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2005 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2004 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2004 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2003 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2003 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2002 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2002 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2001 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2001 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2000 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2000 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2000 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1999 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1999 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1999 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1998 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1998 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1998 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1997 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1997 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1997 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1996 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1996 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1996 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1995 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1995 Ford Taurus 3.0L DOHC and 3.2L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 3.0L SOHC and 3.8L engines have timing chains and interference engines.
1995 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.2L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L DOHC | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L OHV | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1994 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1994 Ford Taurus 3.0L DOHC and 3.2L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 3.0L SOHC and 3.8L engines have timing chains and interference engines.
1994 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.2L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L DOHC | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L OHV | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1993 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1993 Ford Taurus 3.0L DOHC and 3.2L engines have timing belts and are non-interference while the 3.0L SOHC and 3.8L engines have timing chains and interference engines.
1993 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.2L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L DOHC | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L OHV | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1992 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1992 Ford Taurus 3.0L DOHC engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 3.0L SOHC and 3.8L engines have timing chains and interference engines.
1992 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L DOHC | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L OHV | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1991 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1991 Ford Taurus 3.0L DOHC engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2.5L, 3.0L SOHC and 3.8L engines have timing chains and interference engines.
1991 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L DOHC | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L OHV | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1990 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1990 Ford Taurus 3.0L DOHC engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2.5L, 3.0L SOHC and 3.8L engines have timing chains and interference engines.
1990 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L DOHC | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L OHV | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1989 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1989 Ford Taurus 3.0L DOHC engine has a timing belt and is non-interference while the 2.5L, 3.0L SOHC and 3.8L engines have timing chains and interference engines.
1989 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L DOHC | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 100k |
3.0L OHV | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1988 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1988 Ford Taurus engines have timing chains and are interference.
1988 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1987 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1987 Ford Taurus engines have timing chains and are interference.
1987 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1986 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1986 Ford Taurus engines have timing chains and are interference.
1986 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
Ford Taurus
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.
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