No, the Ford 2.3L SOHC engine is a non-interference engine, meaning the pistons and valves do not collide if the timing belt fails. This makes repairs less costly and safer for long-term use.
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not gospel but 4.0 sohc engine is an interference major damage if timing chain or timing chain tensioner breaks
The SOHC 2.0 Ford engine is NOT an interference engine
Yes. It is a non interference engine. It will not suffer valve damage if the timing belt breaks.
According to the Gates website , both the SOHC and DOHC engines used in a 1999 Ford Escort ( are interference engines )
( No ) not according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 1997 Ford Escort IS AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE
no it is not
Yes , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc . ) both the 2.0 liter SOHC and DOHC engines in a 2004 Ford Focus are interference engines
Yes , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) both the SOHC and DOHC 2.0 liter engines used in the 1999 Ford Escort are interference engines EDIT -- the DOHC engine used in the escort zx2 is a non-interference engine. The Gates website and any other which mention the zx2 as an interference engine are wrong
No, the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 2004 Dodge Neon is an interference engine
Either the 4.0 liter SOHC - V6 engine or the 4.6 liter SOHC - V8 engine
The 3.0L SOHC engine is an interference engine. The 3.0L and 3.2L SHO are non-interference engines. Generally, the 3.0L SOHC is the engine used in the Ford Ranger.
The 2.0 L - SOHC - IS AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE The 2.0 L - DOHC - IS NOT an interference engine