100000 miles at the most with normal easy driving habits. If you wait until it fails you can have a lot of damage. It is easy for a shade tree mechanic to change, or your local mechanic shop or dealership.
about $ 400
the ford escort zx2 2.0 dohc don't have one it's equipped with vct(variable valve timing) to replace it
I was looking at the 1999 Ford Escort scheduled maintenance guide and the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc . ) and both show to inspect the timing belt at 120,000 miles , replace if necessary ( that applies to both the 2.0 liter SOHC and DOHC engines )
80,000 miles
how do i set the timing on a 1995 ford escort LX??
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The timing chain for a 1993 Ford escort is located on the front of the engine. It is under the timing chain cover.
Im replacing the timing belt on a 1995 Ford Escort 1.9L. How do I Set the timing on it?
When I had mine done it was $297 parts and labor.
For a 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 : The 2.0 litre DOHC four cylinder engine has a ( timing BELT ) According to the scheduled maintenance guide ( replace at 120,000 miles )
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97 ford escort 2000 timing belt replacement