How can I tell if my Ford has a wet belt?
Are you able to tell me please whether a 2021 Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost engine still has wet timing belt (or chain)?
Asked on 12 August 2025 by Tom Barbour
Answered by
David Ross
You don't mention the exact specification of your EcoSport, but a good rule of thumb is that if the turbocharger is mounted at the front of the engine then it has a wet timing belt, whereas if it is mounted at the rear then it is equipped with a timing chain.
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