Been reading a lot about the eco engine going boom because of the wet belt 

Can this be checked ?  Or is it just a waiting game 

I’m happy to get mine done but is it really necessary?? Scaremongering???

my car got 48000 on it , 2016 black edition fiesta 

You've been on here almost 3 years so must have seen the dozens of threads** on the subject which indicate it's definitely not scaremongering.

The Ford recommended change interval is 10 years maximum, many would recommend doing it now.

**See this recent thread where the belt failed literally days before it was booked in for replacement.

https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/156090-eco-boost-wet-belt/

 

It’s actually my husbands car. … I’m  Posting on his behalf as he works away ..my apologies! 

So if we do decide to get  the wet belt changed , what other parts are needed at the same time ??

oil pump ??

thank you  in advance 

1 hour ago, Jo100001 said:

So if we do decide to get  the wet belt changed , what other parts are needed at the same time ??

Normally recommended to get the oil pump drive belt changed at the same time. The oil pump strainer should be cleaned out at least, or new pump as you suggest.

Many would recommend changing the water pump at the same time, though it can be done seperately from the cambelt.

Ford dealers charge up to £1800+ for the job. There are independents who typically do it for around the £1000 mark.. I don't think we've found one local to you, if you come across one do let us know. In either case, check carefully exactly what is included.

For info: this is about the cheapest we've found for a new engine:

https://pumaspeed.co.uk/product-Brand-new-Ford-Service-10-Ecoboost-Engine_18898.jsp

 

 

 

i change oil twice a year as i do low mileage.castrol magnetic and filter, 2017 reg 23,000 looking to change in 5mnths, wont risk,any advise,i do it myself then know its done right oil? seen prices about 1200£so far, fords want about 1800/ 2000,

19 hours ago, Jo100001 said:

I’m happy to get mine done but is it really necessary??

YES !

19 hours ago, Jo100001 said:

my car got 48000 on it , 2016 black edition fiesta 

It's probably "decision time". If the car is otherwise in good order, you're happy with it, and want to keep it a good few years yet, then getting the belt done now would probably be a sensible move.

Otherwise, if planning a swap, now would be a good time while there's still (in theory) 2 years to the belt change.

Another factor to consider/look out for, is that we have seen a lot of threads about 140ps ecoboosts eating the synchros on the 5 speed box at around this mileage, particularly if remapped and/or driven "enthusiastically".