How much work is the timing belt in a 2011 Ford Focus?

I have a 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel car and I would like to know how much it will cost and how long it would take to fit a new timing belt, thank you.

David

Jun 2025 Filed under: servicing

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Expert answer

Hi David,

Every garage has its own labour rate and fees for work such as changing a timing belt, so you should shop around and get a price before handing the car over.

For your information, the work itself should take about three hours, though the parts are not inexpensive as it's not just the timing belt that requires replacement, but also the auxiliary belts, the timing belt tensioner and the idler pulley, along with the water pump.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor