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Ford Transit Connect: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2010 - 2023)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


The 2.5L and 2.0L Ford Transit Connects engines have a timing chain and are interference. The 1.6L engine has a timing belt and is interference.

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

Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2010 - 2013, 2019 - 20232.0LTiming ChainInterference
2014 - 20222.5LTiming ChainInterference
2014 - 20171.6LTiming BeltInterference

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.

2023 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Ford Transit Connect has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Ford Transit Connect has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2021 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2020 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Ford Transit Connect has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2019 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Ford Transit Connect has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2018 Ford Transit Connects
2018 Ford Transit Connects

2018 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2018 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2017 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect 2.5L engine has a timing chain and the 1.6L has a tiiming belt. Both have an interference engine.

2017 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L TurboTiming BeltInterference90k

2016 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect 2.5L engine has a timing chain and the 1.6L has a tiiming belt. Both have an interference engine.

2016 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L TurboTiming BeltInterference90k

2015 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect 2.5L engine has a timing chain and the 1.6L has a tiiming belt. Both have an interference engine.

2015 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L TurboTiming BeltInterference90k

2014 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect 2.5L engine has a timing chain and the 1.6L has a tiiming belt. Both have an interference engine.

2014 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
1.6L TurboTiming BeltInterference90k

2013 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2013 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2012 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2010 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
Ford Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect

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.

Ford Transit Connect Belt Or Chain Comparisons By Year