Fiesta mk7.5 1.0 Ecoboost timing belt change interval in Haynes manual

[Jeipii]

Hi, does anyone have the Haynes Fiesta repair manual for mk7.5 (2013-2017). I would like to know their suggestion for the timing belt change interval for 1.0 Ecoboost. I think I remember that it was less than Ford's own 10 years/150000 miles.

[Luke4efc]

Haynes say 100k or 8 years for the 1.0L. 

[cjay1]

Just our of interest why do haynes recommend a shorter interval than ford as they designed and built the engine shouldn't they know best as to the replacement interval?

[Luke4efc]

Haynes probably assume drivers will be doing more short journeys and start-stop driving so will wear the belt out faster.

[mrmrva]

Considering how many topics I have seen regarding snapped belt or clogged oil pump by belt debris I think Haynes recommendation is safer bet.

And did not Ford initially say belt was for life and then later changed to 10y/150k?

[iantt]

10yrs/150k is about the life of an engine ford expect. 😂. Trouble is what's your car worth after 150k , would you then spend upwards of £800-£1000 on a belt to be fitted.