True Ford Enthusiast. 2.8k. Name: Bruce. Ford Model: Focus ST. Ford Year: 2015. UK/Ireland Location: Essex. Posted March 7, 2011. Im pretty sure all the current Focus engines are belt drive. Its a shame as the Mk 3 Mondeo engines were chain.
Sep 23, 2016. #29. steviebwoy said: According to the mechanic, there's no chain with this model of CMax. It's strictly a belt system, so he says - specifically, he says there's an upper and lower timing belt along with an auxiliary belt. That's all he's offering to switch out for us, for the princely sum of £725.
Labour intensive and costly to replace! Belts always break before the 125,000 miles/10 yrs interval. ££££££ to repair! Here's some pics. Karl. Mechanic. Posts: 7,852. 1.8 TDCI belt in oil system. Jan 15, 2015 at 1:46pm via the ProBoards App. Quote.Need some advice as to what the timing set-up is on a 2005 (55) Ford Focus 1.8Tdci. Is it a Timing Belt & Timing Chain set-up or is it a Timing Belt & Wet Belt - seem to get a lot of conflicting information from part suppliers. Wanting to change
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8 TDCi Timing belt or chain. I Guess this has been asked before but is it a timing belt or chain on this specific model. I am getting different answers from people I expect would know. Reason for the question is that it needs changing but the cost will be considerably more if its a belt rather than a chain.