Change Car Timing Belt Kit Ford Fiesta

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 2h00–16h00 ~200–1600£
Estimated time 2h00–16h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–1600£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 11
  • 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A)
  • 1.4i Petrol (F6E)
  • 1.4i Petrol (FUF)
  • 1.4i Petrol (FUG)
  • 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC)
  • 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD)
  • 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (LUH)
  • 1.8i (ZETEC-E) Petrol (RDB)
  • 1.8i 1XR2i (Zetec-E) Petrol (RQC)
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 17
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHA)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHC)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHE)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (L1T)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (L1V)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTJ)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTK)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTN)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTP)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTQ)
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 13
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JC)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (FYJA)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (FYJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJB)
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 23
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC)
  • 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB)
  • 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JD)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KVJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJD)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJE)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJF)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UBJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXJB)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (RVJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (U5JA)
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 37
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JH (99E))
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJC)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJD)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJC)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJD)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJE)
  • 1.4, -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB)
  • 1.4, -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJD)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UGJC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJC)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJA)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJB)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJC (99X))
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQJC)
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 38
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JV)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJF)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJH)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJJ)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJK)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJN)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJP)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Y7JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJG)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (FSJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (FSJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJC)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJD)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJC)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJD)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJE)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJG)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJK)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJL)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJM)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJN)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJC)
Renew the timing belt 2h00–16h00
Renew the timing belt kit 2h00–16h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 6h00–11h00
Renew the timing belt Without air conditioning 6h00
Renew the timing belt With air conditioning 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning 7h00
Renew the timing belt Petrol 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit Petrol 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Petrol 6h00
Renew the timing belt* 14h00
Renew the timing belt LPG 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit LPG 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump LPG 7h00
Renew the timing belt EURO 6.2 6h00
Renew the timing belt (EURO 5, EURO 6) 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit (EURO 5, EURO 6) 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit EURO 6.2 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump EURO 6.2 8h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump (EURO 5, EURO 6) 6h00

What is the function of a Ford Fiesta timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Ford Fiesta timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Ford Fiesta timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Fiesta timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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8 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Fiesta Mk I 1976-1989 1976-1989 0.9 Petrol (TLA), 1.0 Petrol (BL09HTKA), 1.0 Petrol (TKA), 1.1 Petrol (GLA), 1.1 Petrol (GLW), 1.3 Petrol (J3E) Petrol
Fiesta Mk II 1983-1989 1983-1989 1.6 D Diesel (LTB) Diesel
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 1989-1997 1.0 Petrol (TLB), 1.1 Petrol (GUE), 1.1i Petrol (G6A), 1.3i Petrol (J6B), 1.3i Petrol (JBC), 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A), 1.4i Petrol (F6E), 1.4i Petrol (FUF), 1.4i Petrol (FUG), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD), 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA), 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 1995-2004 1.0 Petrol (ZH10JRY), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG), 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (IS), 1.3i (Endur… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JA), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (BAJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB), 1.4 TDCi (Dura… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC), 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB), 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA), 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Dies… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Pe… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 (EcoBoost) Ethanol (E100),Petrol (M0JD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JC), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JB), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Ethanol (E100), LPG, Petrol

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