mobily Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Hi I have a 1.6 petrol 2009 Ford Focus Zetec and have read about belt cams and how these can snap at circa 60/70k. Does this model of focus have a chain cam or belt cam? All I know is the engine is a duratec. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 i tried to research this but could not get a definitive answer. Do you have the owners manual? in that book it will tell you when to replace the timing belt, if thats the case then its gonna be a belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I found out on my 1.8 petrol by checking with a cam belt kit supplier asking for a quote for the kit for a 1.8 petrol 2009, I was told that they did not supply a kit as my engine used a chain. Give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Its a belt cam all the petrols are Wikipedia gives a list of all engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Its a belt cam all the petrols are Wikipedia gives a list of all engines Not correct, the 1.8 petrol 2009 is chain. I don't know about other petrols but don't rely on Wicki. <_< 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 This site gives a list of Ford engines that use a cam belt, if yours is listed it's a belt and if it isn't listed it probably is a chain, but double check. http://www.mister-au...CFTDMtAodbl8ANg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 sorry rephrase all small engine petrols are belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 sorry rephrase all small engine petrols are belt No prob, just wanted to clear up any confusion; it took some time to check on my engine which looks like one of the few Foci that use a chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 the 1.8 petrol 2009 is chain. Same story with 2.0 petrol - chain. Just in case somebody was looking for this information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Same story with 2.0 petrol - chain. Just in case somebody was looking for this information. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobily Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks for the info guys. Still got a while before a belt change is required... only 14000 miles on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 It's a good idea to find out the servicing needs early. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 youre current 1.6 is the sigma engine and is defo a belt cam as is the 1.6 ti vct engine all new ecoboost engines are a mix of chain and belt cam 1.8 petrol and 2.0 litre petrol as stated are chains and the 1.4 petrol is also a cam belt 2012 on 1.0 litre ecoboost is a internal timing chain 1.6 litre ecoboost is a cam belt both versions 2.0 litre ecoboost is a chain cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobily Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm thinking of replacing at about 60/70k to be safe. Probably about 4/5 years time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 5 years and 70k is about right, Fords 100k 10 years is pushing your luck. Thanks Arthur for the update, I am sure there are other engines and Ford models with similar variations, it.s a pity that the ford handbook doesn't give that sort of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Feel free anyone to add to the list it wasnt easy tracking down that info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon-v8 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Same story with 2.0 petrol - chain. Just in case somebody was looking for this information. I thought my '56 plate 2.0 Ghia petrol was belt driven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I thought my '56 plate 2.0 Ghia petrol was belt driven? I guess it is your lucky day, you can now forget about cam-belt change because it is not there. Info for free, peace of mind - priceless :D Seriously - both 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines belong to Duratec HE family and are equipped with chain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I think you need to check the year as well as cc and fuel to be certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.hall Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 My 2003 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 has done 83,000 miles. Been quoted 185 Pounds to replace Cam Belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonator Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 hi I have a ford focus zetec 55 plate can you tell me if it is chain or belt please as almost 100.000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRedman Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, jacksonator said: hi I have a ford focus zetec 55 plate can you tell me if it is chain or belt please as almost 100.000 miles I would say belt 1.6 and chain for 2.0 your pushing it if it needs a belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr youssef Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Hi I had Ford Focus 2015 done 133000km do I have now to change timing belt ..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frowma Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Go to euro car parts or any other online car parts supplier, pop in your registration and look for a cam belt kit. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil3747 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 13 hours ago, Amr youssef said: Hi I had Ford Focus 2015 done 133000km do I have now to change timing belt ..? That only equates to 82,000 miles and as it is only 5 years old I'm fairly sure that you are nowhere near due for changing it yet, assuming it's the 1.0 Ecoboost (not Echoboost as per your listing !!) I think it's 10 years or 125,000 miles (210,000km) ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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