yes, some sources/ manuals may have it listed as an interference but it is not, I have rebuilt many of them and can confirm they are not, also check out feoa.net or teamzx2.com for more info
yes it is a free-wheeling engine.
Non interference.
It IS an interference engine , according to the Gates website
A broken timing belt on a Ford ZX2 will not damage the engine. The 2.0 ZETEC engine used in the ZX2 is a non-interference engine which means the pistons will not come into contact with the valves should the belt break. Because of this the valves will not be damaged and no engine damage will occur.
it's non-adjustable
I believe that this is the same engine used in my 2000 Ford Contour, which is a non-interference engine (luckily) as I'm having to replace the timing belt now after losing about 8 inches of teeth! Robert G.
It is a NON Interference engine. The pistons have reliefs cut into them, in order to prevent damage if the belt snaps. Therefore if you snapped a belt the valves will not collide with the pistons. Source - A friend of mine that has been a Ford mechanic for 21 years.
All zetec engine are non interference most guides say its interference but the zx2 and focus forums say its not. to many greedy mechanics say the valves are bent but its b.s mine broke and nothing wrong
should be non interference
The engine is a non-interference engine.
I believe the Ford Escort 1.9L engine is non-interference.
The engine is pukka