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!

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.

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.

Its a belt cam all the petrols are Wikipedia gives a list of all engines

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. <_<

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

sorry rephrase all small engine petrols are belt

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.

the 1.8 petrol 2009 is chain.

Same story with 2.0 petrol - chain. Just in case somebody was looking for this information.

Same story with 2.0 petrol - chain. Just in case somebody was looking for this information.

Excellent.

Thanks for the info guys. Still got a while before a belt change is required... only 14000 miles on the clock.

It's a good idea to find out the servicing needs early.

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

I'm thinking of replacing at about 60/70k to be safe. Probably about 4/5 years time!

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.

Feel free anyone to add to the list it wasnt easy tracking down that info

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?

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.

I think you need to check the year as well as cc and fuel to be certain.

My 2003 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 has done 83,000 miles. Been quoted 185 Pounds to replace Cam Belt. 

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

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 

Hi I had Ford Focus 2015 done 133000km do I have now to change timing belt ..?

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.

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) ??