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Does the 2003 Ford Focus come with a timing belt or a timing chain?
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If you want to know if the 2003 Ford Focus has a timing belt or timing chain, you have come to the right place. The Ford Focus for that model year does have a timing belt. If you need to replace it, I can provide you with some details. The estimated cost to replace the timing belt on this car is around $500, which includes both parts and labor. The labor costs may vary depending on the location and the specific repair shop you choose.
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All of them come with timing belts, but the aluminum belt cover fools people into believing it has a timing chain. The SPI and standard Zetec engines are non-interference, while the SVT Zetec is an interference engine.
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The 2003 Ford Focus comes with a timing chain mechanism, not a timing belt system, as part of its engine setup.
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The timing belt is present in the Ford Focus.
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If your car has a 2.0 engine, it has a timing belt. But if it has the 2.3 engine that was introduced in 2003, it has a timing chain. I can confirm this because I own a 2003 model with the 2.3-liter Duratec engine.
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So, the Zetec engines had timing belts, but the Duratec engines had timing chains instead.
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