Change Car Timing Belt Kit Ford Focus

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 16h00 ~1600€
Temps estimé 16h00
Coût estimé ~1600€
Difficulté Very technical
Motorisations
Focus Mk III 2013-2020 1
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Gas (M1DA)
Renew the timing belt 16h00
Renew the timing belt kit 16h00

What is the function of a Ford Focus timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Ford Focus timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Ford Focus timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Focus timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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5 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Focus Mk I 1998-2009 1998-2009 2.0 (Duratec) Gas (20HDEX), 2.0 (Zetec-R) Gas (C20HDEZ), 2.0 CVH 8V SOHC Gas (C20HDEZ), 2.0 SVT (Zetec-R) Gas (C20HDEZ), 2.3 (Duratec) Gas (C23HDEX) Gas
Focus Mk II 2004-2012 2004-2012 2.0 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Gas (C20HDEA (99N)) Gas
Focus Mk III 2011-2019 2011-2019 2.0 Ti-VCT (Duratec), Flex Fuel Gas (992 (C20HDEA)), ST (2.0 EcoBoost) Gas (999 (C20HDTX)) Gas
Focus Mk III 2013-2020 2013-2020 1.0 (EcoBoost) Gas (M1DA), 2.3 RS (EcoBoost) Gas (C23HD0D (99H)), Electric Electricity (KDDA) Electricity, Gas
Focus Mk III 2014-2020 2014-2020 Electric Electricity (994) Electricity

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