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Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt or Chain (2010-2023)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2026-09-09

The Ford Transit Connect engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are 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
Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2010-2013, 2018-2023	All	Timing Chain	Interference
2014-2017	1.6L	Timing Belt	Interference
2014-2017	2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference

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 is an interference engine.

2023 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Ford Transit Connect engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Ford Transit Connect engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Ford Transit Connect engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2018 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2017 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.6L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2016 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.6L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2015 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.6L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2014 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
1.6L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2013 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2012 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Ford Transit Connect - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2010 Ford Transit Connect Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L	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.