Timing Belt Replacement: What You Need To Know!

Is the timing belt on your Ford out of time?

Let’s face it, most people don’t wake up in the morning, have a cup of coffee, and think “hey, I’d better replace my timing belt today!” Timing belt replacement also isn’t a heated topic of debate on social media (“Gotta replace that timing chain now, man! #replaceyourtimingbeltnow”). Nor do people gather around the office water cooler to talk about timing belts (“Hey Joe. Did you hear about the latest timing belt controversy on Capitol Hill?”).

Nonetheless, replacing the timing belt on your Ford is serious business.

Timing Belt Is Critical To Engine Performance
The timing belt is an essential part of your engine. It performs many important functions, including helping to operate the water pump and making sure that the pistons and valves are working properly by precisely regulating the timing of the camshaft. This is especially true of what’s called “interference engines.” If the timing belt breaks, it could cause the pistons to hit and damage the valves, resulting in possibly thousands of dollars of repair costs.

The timing belt itself is made out of rubber. Over time, the rubber teeth on the timing belt wear out, and it is no longer able to grab the gears of the water pump. Also, the belt could simply snap, causing the engine to seize up.

Regardless of the type of engine, a broken timing belt could be catastrophic. The engine will immediately quit working when this happens. Imagine if you and your family are driving on the freeway if this happens. That’s a scary thought.

When Should You Replace Your Timing Belt?
It’s not a question of if a timing belt will wear out, but when. Manufacturers such as Ford recommend replacing the timing belt anywhere between 60,000 and 100,000 miles. You’ll find the exact timing belt replacement schedule in your Ford Owner’s Manual. The older your car is and the more miles you drive, the more likely it is that your timing belt could fail.

The Timing Belt Replacement Experts
If you are not sure about when to replace the timing belt on your Ford car, truck, or SUV a quick call to our Northside Ford Auto Repair & Service Center at 844-281-5493 will give you the timely information you need. Our highly skilled and certified automotive repair technicians understand your Ford’s engine like nobody else. We only use Genuine Ford Parts that are engineered for your specific make and model vehicle.

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It just makes dollars and sense to replace the timing belt on your Ford before it’s too late. Plus, we can alert you to any additional problems we might find when replacing the timing belt. You’ll save even more money by having any other needed repairs done at the same time your timing belt is being replaced.

Award-Winning Emergency Repair Service
When you bring your Ford to our auto repair shop in San Antonio, you can do so with confidence. As a 2016 Edmunds.com 5-star dealer award winner, as well as a Ford President’s Award-winning dealership, you can trust your car to be repaired correctly and promptly. We also make it easy for you to schedule auto repair service online.

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Save Thousands. Replace Now!
Northside FordDon’t wait for your Ford’s timing belt to fail, possibly costing you thousands of dollars in unwanted repair costs. Now is the time to take your car to Northside Ford, the premier Ford new car dealership in San Antonio and let our professional service technicians keep it running like it should. Because at the end of the day, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Our Northside Ford Auto Repair & Service Center is conveniently located at 12300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78216.