Belt or chain in the 2017 Ford Kuga diesel?

Does the 2017 Ford Kuga 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine have a timing chain or wet belt?

Callum

Jun 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain

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Expert answer

Hi Callum,

That engine has a timing belt, but it is in fact a "dry" belt, not a wet one. It does not run in oil. For your information, there is an additional (small) timing chain in the cylinder head linking the camshafts, but that's essentially maintenance free and it's only the belt you need to think about changing. 

Come back to us with the engine code or power output and we can look up the replacement schedule for you.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor