Engine grenaded. Timing chain issue.
Cons: timing chain issue
Vehicle:
Ford
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Seen a few comments about the 1.0 ecoboost wet belts. The post 2018 focus/fiesta moved to a timing chain on some cars (the only way to conclusively check this is by looking under the bonet)
Vehicle:
Ford Focus
I had something similar just done. Started with leaking gaskets so I went on ahead and got the timing chain, cam phasers, water pump...all changed out.
Pros: parts all changed out
Cons: leaking gaskets
Vehicle:
Ford
The 4.0 SOHC timing chain is basically a deathnail to these because it's such a big labor intensive "engine-out" job. That and rust. The rocker panels under the plastic trim, etc. If the 5R55E transmission had problems, it was usually just a valve body problem, and you can buy a rebuilt upgraded valve body for $200. So it was an easy fix. Also a lot of body parts for these have become unobtanium. If you need a fender you'll need to find one at a salvage yard. Mechanically most of the parts were the same as a Ranger, so plenty of parts availability there.
Pros: easy transmission fix, Ranger parts availability
Cons: timing chain issues, rust, unobtainable body parts
My 4.0 V6 Mustang has not jumped timing and destroyed the engine despite the 4.0 being infamous for it at very low mileage. It's probably because I actually take care of my car and change the oil regularly.
Pros: timing chain reliable, engine not destroyed
Vehicle:
Ford Mustang
1976 Ford Custom 500, 400 ci, timing chain lifted off the sprockets, 3 cam lobes were rounded. Oil was regularly changed.
Cons: chain lifted, cam lobes rounded
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 60000 km
About 145k timing chain started slapping
Cons: started slapping
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 145000 km
I ended up spending 800 on genuine ford parts and did pulled the motor myself and took it as a challenge. Took me a month because I had to reorder parts and I was working a lot. The job is very hard and complicated and I have been working on cars for a good while. The good news is it runs like a champ now and it’s got 250k miles and I’m gana milk this truck for all it’s worth lol.
Pros: runs like a champ, high mileage
Cons: hard to install, complicated job
Vehicle:
Ford Ranger
Mileage: 250000 km
Ford equivalents use double link chains for the timing system. They last much longer than Mazdaspeed timing chains and are quieter. Reliability wise, they are solid. People use them all the time for speeds and beat the hell out of them.
Pros: last much longer, quieter, solid reliability
Vehicle:
Mazda
on the Ford 4.6 around 175k you need to do an engine out service to fix timing chains because a nimrod at Ford put them against the damn fire wall.
Cons: engine out service needed, poor placement
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 281635 km
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The brand is registered in Germany.
In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of OEM FORD timing chain.
PR Score — 50 out of 100, based on 10 reviews and 32 votes. 4 positive reviews, 2 neutral reviews, 4 negative reviews. Average rating — 2.7 (out of 5). Vote balance: 16 up, 16 down.
In the ranking of the best timing chain this part is at position 4, behind OEM Audi and OEM BMW , but ahead of IWIS and OEM Honda.
Users also evaluated the qualities of OEM FORD timing chain:
- Rattle - brief metallic rattle at cold start is noticeable - rated positively. 3.6 points out of 5.
- Starting - hard starts or rough running can appear - rated ambivalently. 3.2 points out of 5.
- Warning light - check engine light may illuminate - rated negatively. 1 point out of 5.
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