I'm not sure. However, the Escape has a timing chain. These usually last the life of the vehicle and rarely require maintenance.
The 2001 Ford Escape has an inline 4 engine.
The 2.0 L - SOHC - IS AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE The 2.0 L - DOHC - IS NOT an interference engine
The 2001 Ford Escape has a 2.0 L base engine size.
The 2001 Ford Escape's engine produces 130 hp @ 5400 rpm.
how to replace radiator in 2001 ford escape 3.0 engine
The Ford, Chrysler or Chevy 2001 3.8 engine?
The 2001 Ford Escape's engine produces 135 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm.
Yes.
Gates ( they manufacture timing belts etc. ) lists a timing belt for the 2.0 L - 4 cylinder engine and shows it is NOT an interference engine
For a 2001 Ford Focus , 2.0 SPI engine ( SOHC ) According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) ( Yes ) it is an interference engine
The Villager is NOT an interference engine. This is straight from a guy who was engineering liaison between Ford and Nissan on this project. The catalogs that say it is are WRONG.
It is non-interference. I think some mechanics say it is an interference type because one of the major repair manuals incorrectly states that it is interference, it is not...