Ford Taurus: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1986 - 2019)

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 Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2008 - 2019	3.5L	Timing Chain	Interference
1996 - 2007	3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference
1996 - 1999	3.4L	Timing Chain	Interference
1989 - 1995	3.0L OHV	Timing Chain	Interference
1989 - 1995	3.0L DOHC	Timing Belt	Non-Interference
1993 - 1995	3.2L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference
1988 - 1995	3.8L	Timing Chain	Interference

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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
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 Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	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.