Ford Focus when to change timing belt on ford focus
The Problem
| Car | Ford Focus 1.4 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Owner | andrew slevin |
| Posted | 18/06/2010 |
 | AutoInsider Ref#: 5168 Use this number to refer to this problem |
The Problem
hi i bought a ford focus recently and the person that i bought the car of said that the timing belt only needs to be done every 100thousand miles and said it was done at a 100thousand. i have recently checked the timing cover and cant seem to find the mark that says it was done. there is now 124thousand miles on the clock. should i be worried and how often does it need to be replaced??? any solutions would be greatly appreciated
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Solution 1
 | whittingehame Legend Since: Oct 2009 | Posts: 445 | Fixes: 7400 View Profile/Car |
Suggested Solution
He is correct , the reconmended change for a timing belt for a Focus Petrol is 100,000 miles or 10 years whichever is the earliest . If any doubt it was not changed , would be advisable to replace it ASAP.
Posted on Friday 18th of June 2010
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Solution 2
| 2145simon Driver Since: Apr 2010 | Posts: 2 | Fixes: 1029 View Profile/Car |
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100,000 miles is the recommended time by ford,if you are not sure then get it changed,if the belt snaps it will cause major damage,its worth paying the money for a belt change compared to a new engine
Posted on Friday 18th of June 2010
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| andrew slevin Driver Since: Jun 2010 | Posts: 0 | Fixes: 163 View Profile/Car |
ok thats grand will get it checked thanks very much for your replys. just 1 last question an airbag light has come up on my cars dash is there anyway 2 get it to turn off of is there a reason that its on??
Posted on Friday 18th of June 2010
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Solution 3
| whittingehame Legend Since: Oct 2009 | Posts: 445 | Fixes: 7400 View Profile/Car |
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A common fault is the connections under seat which can be damaged / disturbed due to changing of seat position etc.
Posted on Saturday 19th of June 2010
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From Original Poster
| andrew slevin Driver Since: Jun 2010 | Posts: 0 | Fixes: 163 View Profile/Car |
ok will check them thanks again
Posted on Sunday 20th of June 2010
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