When to replace a 2011 Fiesta's belt?

When do I need to replace the timing belt on a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Trend powershift?

William Smith (Rustenburg)

Aug 2020 Filed under: servicing

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Expert answer

Hi William,

The 1.6-litre petrol engine's belt of that era requires a change every 160,000km or eight years, whichever comes first. 

For the 1.6-litre diesel, it depends on when the engine was manufactured. Pre July 2011, it's 140,000km and ten years, and after that it's 180,000km or ten years.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
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