Timing Belt Interference Check Menu

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION ⁽¹⁾

Application

Engine

Replacement Interval (Miles)

Alliance, Encore

1984-87

⁽²⁾ 1.7L 4-Cyl.

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Fuego, Sportwagon

1984-87

2.2L 4-Cyl.

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Medallion

1988

2.2L 4-Cyl.

⁽³⁾ 60,000

⁽¹⁾	Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.

⁽²⁾	Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.

⁽³⁾	Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.