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Wet belt engines

Ford 1.5 EcoBlue wet belt replacement

The smaller EcoBlue diesel used in the Transit Connect, Fiesta, Focus and Puma.

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At a glance

Engine
Ford 1.5 EcoBlue (Diesel)
Belt
Wet timing belt
Manufacturer interval
10 years or 144,000 miles
Time with us
Usually 2 working days
Warranty
12 months parts and labour

Fixed prices from

£907 + VAT

£1,088 including VAT. Parts, labour and oil included.

Affected vehicles

Vehicles with the Ford 1.5 EcoBlue

Choose your vehicle for its interval, common problems and a fixed-price quote.

Ford

Van

Transit Connect

Ford 1.5 EcoBlue · 2013+

Interval: 10 years or 144,000 miles

£907 + VAT

Ford

Fiesta

Ford 1.5 EcoBlue · 2018+

Interval: 10 years or 144,000 miles

£1,000 + VAT

Ford

Focus

Ford 1.5 EcoBlue · 2018+

Interval: 10 years or 144,000 miles

£1,000 + VAT

Ford

Puma

Ford 1.5 EcoBlue · 2020+

Interval: 10 years or 144,000 miles

£1,000 + VAT

About the Ford 1.5 EcoBlue wet timing belt

The 1.5 EcoBlue follows the same wet belt design as the 2.0. It is a popular choice in the Transit Connect, where high mileage and stop-start delivery work can wear the belt faster than the headline interval suggests.

If you run a Connect for work, it is worth planning the belt change around your schedule rather than waiting for a warning light at the worst possible moment.

Common problems

  • Belt wear on high-mileage vans
  • Debris in the oil system
  • Oil pressure warnings

Replacement interval

The manufacturer guide for the Ford 1.5 EcoBlue is every 10 years or 144,000 miles, whichever comes first. Treat it as a maximum. Short journeys, towing and long gaps between oil changes all age the belt faster.

What we do on every 1.5 EcoBlue

  • Correct-specification oil and filter
  • New wet belt kit with tensioner and guides
  • Oil pump drive belt replaced where fitted
  • Oil pickup strainer removed and cleaned
  • Sump cleaned of rubber debris
  • Correct-specification oil and new filter
  • New seals, gaskets and stretch bolts
  • Timing verified and diagnostic scan
  • Photo evidence and written service record

FAQ

Ford 1.5 EcoBlue questions

Which vehicles use the Ford 1.5 EcoBlue?
This engine is listed for the Ford Transit Connect (2013 onwards), Ford Fiesta (2018 onwards), Ford Focus (2018 onwards) and Ford Puma (2020 onwards).

What is the Ford 1.5 EcoBlue wet belt interval?
The manufacturer guide is every 10 years or 144,000 miles, whichever comes first. Heavy use, short trips and missed services can all mean it needs doing sooner.

What does a wet belt replacement cost on the Ford 1.5 EcoBlue?
Prices start from £907 + VAT (£1,088 including VAT). That is one fixed price covering parts, labour, oil, filter and cleaning the oil pickup. Use the price calculator for your exact vehicle.

How long does the job take?
Most vehicles are with us for around 2 working days, which allows time to clean the oil system properly.

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It takes under a minute. Tell us about your car and we’ll come back with a fixed, all-inclusive price, usually on the same working day.

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  • Opening hours

    Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

  • Our workshop

    City Course Trading Estate, Unit 5 Whitworth St, Openshaw, Manchester

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  1. 1 We check your registration and confirm the engine.
  2. 2 You get a fixed price, normally the same working day.
  3. 3 Pick a date that suits you. Your vehicle is back in around 2 days.

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