Ford Taurus Timing Belt or 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.

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.

2018 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1999 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1998 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1997 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1996 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Ford Taurus has a timing chain and an interference engine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1988 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Ford Taurus engines have timing chains and are interference.

1987 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Ford Taurus engines have timing chains and are interference.

1986 Ford Taurus - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1986 Ford Taurus engines have timing chains and are interference.

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.