Ford Fusion (2002 - 2008) - 2003 1.4 16v Duratec - cam belt or chain?

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Thu 3 Jan 2008 19:27
2003 1.4 16v Duratec - cam belt or chain? - frustratedmondeo
Has the petrol Fusion (1.4 Duratec 16V) got a cam belt or a chain? I can't find reference to the belt replacement in the service guide for this model.

If it is a belt, what is the change period?

It's a 2003 model.

Thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 03/01/2008 at 21:23

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Thu 3 Jan 2008 20:11
Ford Fusion 1.4 Duratec cam belt? - Screwloose

Belt; 100,000 miles or ten years.
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Fri 4 Jan 2008 15:13
Ford Fusion 1.4 Duratec cam belt? - John F
...........or life.......I'll keep you posted!

PS Screwloose, O wise one, [you are clearly a pro],,,what is the difference between a Duratec and a Zetec....and do these engines owe anything to the racing experiences of the old Cosworth DFX engines...they look vaguely similar in design?
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Fri 4 Jan 2008 15:23
Ford Fusion 1.4 Duratec cam belt? - Screwloose
John F

No idea; strangely, you never see inside engines any more.

In the old days there were heads off everywhere; but most of my customers won't even do a head-gasket anymore, preferring to fit a warranteed exchange unit instead.

Colloquial wisdom would suggest that these are Japanese designs; so probably not too many similarities to the DFX - except, perhaps, in spirit.
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