From the model year 2001 to 2023, the Ford Escape has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. It also has both interference and non-interference engines.
Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.
The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.
If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.
Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2023 | 1.5L 3 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2022 | 1.5L 3 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (Duratec iVCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 250 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2021 | 1.5L 3 Cyl. 180 hp (Ecoboost I3-T) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (Duratec iVCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 250 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2020 | 1.5L 3 Cyl. 180 hp (Ecoboost I3-T) | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (Duratec iVCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 250 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4 Cyl. 180 hp | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (Duratec iVCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 250 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4 Cyl. 180 hp | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (Duratec iVCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 250 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4 Cyl. 180 hp | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (Duratec iVCT) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 250 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 180 hp | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 168 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 245 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 180 hp | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 168 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 245 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 180 hp | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 168 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 245 hp (Ecoboost I4-T) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo 180 hp | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k - 100k miles |
| 2012 | 3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 177 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 171 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2011 | 3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 177 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 171 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2010 | 3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 177 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 171 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2009 | 3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 177 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4 Cyl. 171 hp (Duratec 25) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 2.3L Hybrid 155 hp (Duratec 23) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2008 | 2.3L 153 hp (Duratec 23) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 2.3L Hybrid 155 hp (Duratec 23) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2007 | 2.3L 153 hp (Duratec 23) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 2.3L Hybrid 155 hp (Duratec 23) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2006 | 2.3L 153 hp (Duratec 23) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 3.0L V6 240 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 2.3L Hybrid 155 hp (Duratec 23) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2005 | 2.3L 153 hp (Duratec 23) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 3.0L V6 200 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2004 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Zetec) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 2003 | 3.0L V6 200 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Zetec) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 2002 | 3.0L V6 200 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Zetec) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
| 2001 | 3.0L V6 200 hp (Duratec 30) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2001 | 2.0L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (Zetec) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k miles |
TimingBeltInfo.com is a website designed to quickly find the timing belt (or chain) information for your vehicle.
Understanding the timing system in your vehicle or a possible purchase can save you money and headaches in the long run.
When in doubt, always consult with a professional mechanic.
Also, you can consult the vehicle's owner's manual.