Morning All,

I own a Focus St-Line Tdci Auto. The vehicle was registered in 2019 has done 95,000 and has a full service history.

It has just broke down and is with my local garage, not Ford.  The garage have advised the timing belt has snapped.

I understand the timing belt is a non serviceable item and should not snap on a vehicle of this age and mileage.

Feedback appreciated on whether or not there is any recourse on this from Ford or any potential claim that can be made.

I do not believe there is a recall on the vehicle.

The vehicle warranty expired in February of this year 🤦🏻‍♂️

Thanks for your time / help.

13 minutes ago, RC26 said:

Focus St-Line Tdci Auto

Is this the 2.0 litre EcoBlue engine ?

25 minutes ago, RC26 said:

I understand the timing belt is a non serviceable

Untrue.

Ford originally recommend these belts are replaced every 10 years or 150,000 miles however on some vehicles due to lack of servicing, poor maintenance or incorrect oils used we are seeing many of these belts failing prior to the suggested replacement interval so we suggest a replacement at about 8 years or 80000 miles to be sure. If the belt fails there is a high chance that a replacement engine will be required.

Recently Ford have reduced the recommended age for the same engine on the Transit to 6 years or 100,000 miles. It is important to note that these are only a recommended age/mileage.

The engine is 1499CC

Timing belt on the 1.5 EcoBlue has a replacement interval of 10 years or 120,000 miles.

Chances are the chain has snapped instead though.  Very common on these now.  They use a small chain between the cams, in addition to the dry rubber timing belt.  

Ford won't offer any assistance with either part.

Thanks for all your feedback.

10 hours ago, RC26 said:

The engine is 1499CC

As Tom said, most likely the chain, you may get away with rockers, cams, cam carrier and chain (did it go at idle or whilst driving?) from what I know of the engines from what I was told by a trusted pug specialist, the rockers are designed as the weak point if a timing failure happens at or near idle.

I find all car makes are playing dirty,manufacturers are keeping production replacement parts to a minimum. So, alot of low mileage cars are sitting around waiting for repairs,cosmetic or electrical/digital

16 hours ago, unofix said:

Untrue.

 

agreed....timing belts have always been serviceable