2003 Ford Focus

2003 FORD FOCUS
93,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALICEFORTPIERCE
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WHEN DO YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE TIMING BELT ON THE FOCUS. HOW MANY MILES
Sep 28, 2010 at 7:55 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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What is the 8th digit of thee VIN#?
Sep 28, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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120,000 miles for vin 3,5, P.
3 and 5 are interference engines by the way.
Sep 29, 2010 at 1:18 PM
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[quote:28afccf9c7="renaudTN"]120,000 miles for vin 3,5, P.
3 and 5 are interference engines by the way.[/quote:28afccf9c7]

No, that is not true. VIN 3 is not an interference engine in a Focus
Sep 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM
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It is according to Gates. If it's not I'll have to send them a note to let them know there's an error in their manual. Regardless of the engine, 120,000 miles is the recommended interval to replace the timing belt (unless Gates got that wrong too).
Sep 30, 2010 at 8:01 AM
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No, the 120K is correct but also note that ALL the available engines for that Focus are freewheeling

VINs 3,5 P and Z

This is from Alldata which is from the factory service manual

Sep 30, 2010 at 8:25 AM