Does s-Max have timing belt or chain?
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Most of the diesel engines have a cambelt and this needs replacing every four years or 125,000 miles. Ford asks £399 for this job, or £499 if you replace the water pump at the same time (which is advised).
Does the Ford 2.5 engine have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt or chain: The 2.0L EcoBoost and 2.5L Duratec engines have a timing chain.

How often should a Cambelt be changed on a Ford S-Max?
Ford Cambelts
Ford Model | Cambelt Change Intervals |
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Ford Ranger Cambelt Change | Every 160,000 miles or 10 years |
Ford S-Max Cambelt Change | Every 144,000 miles or 10 years |
Ford Transit Cambelt Change | Every 150,000 miles or 10 years |
Ford Transit Custom Cambelt Change | Every 150,000 miles or 10 years |
Is the Ford S-Max reliable?
The S-Max has a good reliability record, on the whole, most faults centring on the electronics, so check that everything works as it should. Items like rear parking sensors, climate control systems and rear window demisters are the first things to pack up.

Does Ford S-Max have DPF?
Agreed,the 2.0 is the Ford/psa engine and will have a dpf.
Does EcoBoost have timing belt?
The Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost engine uses a ‘wet belt’ system that runs the cam belt in oil. This means it should last the life of the car – up to 150,000 miles or 10 years (whichever comes first).
Do Ford Rangers have timing chains?
The Ford Ranger 3.2L engine has a timing chain that is on the engine to control the timing gears. This is an improvement over a timing belt. In general You will need to replace a timing belt every 60,000 to 100,000 miles and You can usually go over 300,000 miles on a timing chain.
Is the Ford 4.0 SOHC an interference engine?
Fortunately, the 4.0L SOHC is not an interference engine so a timing chain failure won’t bend the valves. But it does create an expensive repair for the vehicle owner.
How much does it cost to replace a timing chain on a Ford Escape?
The average cost for a Ford Escape timing chain tensioner replacement is between $742 and $874. Labor costs are estimated between $507 and $640 while parts are priced at $235. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location.