Ford Thunderbird Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (1980 - 2005)

From the model year 1980 to 2005, the Ford Thunderbird has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. It also has both interference and non-interference engines.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Ford Thunderbird Timing Belt Or Chain (1980 - 2005)
Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval
2005 3.9L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2004 3.9L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2003 3.9L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2002 3.9L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1997 4.6L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1997 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1996 4.6L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1996 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1995 4.6L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1995 3.8L V6 Supercharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1995 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1994 4.6L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1994 3.8L V6 Supercharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1994 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1993 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1993 3.8L V6 Supercharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1993 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1992 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1992 3.8L V6 Supercharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1992 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1991 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1991 3.8L V6 Supercharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1991 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1990 3.8L V6 Supercharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1990 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1989 3.8L V6 Supercharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1989 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1988 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1988 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1988 2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1987 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1987 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1987 2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1986 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1986 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1986 2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1985 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1985 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1985 2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1984 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1984 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1984 2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1983 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1983 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1983 2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Non-Interference 60k miles
1982 4.2L V 8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1982 3.8L V6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1982 3.3L I6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1981 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1981 4.2L V 8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1981 3.3L I6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1980 5.0L V8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1980 4.2L V 8 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
1980 3.3L I6 Timing Chain Interference Lifetime

TimingBeltInfo.com is a website designed to quickly find the timing belt (or chain) information for your vehicle.

Understanding the timing system in your vehicle or a possible purchase can save you money and headaches in the long run.

When in doubt, always consult with a professional mechanic.

Also, you can consult the vehicle's owner's manual.