When to replace a Ford Escort timing belt

The Ford Escort was a popular mid-range car produced by Ford between 1981 and 2000. This model was delivered with both petrol and diesel engines. Below you will find an overview of the timing belt replacement intervals from 1980 onwards. If you don't know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

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Petrol variants produced between 1980 and 1990

• Ford Escort 1.1 all variants = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
  
• Ford Escort 1.3 all variants = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
• Ford Escort 1.4 37 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
• Ford Escort 1.6 all variants except 71 kW version = 60 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
• Ford Escort 1.6 71 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
  

Petrol variants produced between 1990 and 2000

• Ford Escort 1.4 52 and 55 kW = 60 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
• Ford Escort 1.6 all variants = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
• Ford Escort 1.8 all variants = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
• Ford Escort 2000 110 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
  
• Ford Escort Cosworth 162 kW = 90 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.

Diesel variants produced between 1980 and 2000

• Ford Escort 1.6 D 40 kW = 60 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
• Ford Escort 1.8 D 44 kW = 60 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.
• Ford Escort 1.8 TD 66 kW = 60 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years.