Is the timing belt and serpentine belt the same thing on a 1999 ford Escort ZX2?

Answer 1

no timing belt is for crank shaft and cam or cams wich is what makes the motor runs this should be replaced about every 60,000 miles if it breaks it can cause motor damagethe serpentine belt is just the belt for the Power Steering ac alternator

- Update to above answer -

Actually, for the 98 and above models the timing belt doesn't need to be replaced so early. It can be replaced at 120,000 mi. Take, the timing belt cover off and look at the belt. If there is a lot of cracking or you see teeth on the belt are chipped off, you should replace it. If not, let me just say, if you want to deal with the possibility that you don't get the timing right, when you put the new belt on, you're going to have loads of fun trying to get it right.

If the timing is off (and there's a good chance it will be if you're an ameteur repairman), your engine will buck and kick and you will have significantly reduced performance. You will regret you ever knew what a timing belt was. There's a chance you may not get it right because you have to be dead-on precise when doing this. It's not like changing the oil / brakes. Only do this if you are confident in your abilities and patient to handle problems if you don't get it right.