About the Ford 2.0 EcoBlue wet timing belt
The 2.0 EcoBlue replaced the old Duratorq diesel in 2016 and is now the engine in most Transits and Transit Customs on the road. It uses a wet timing belt, and the oil pump on this engine is also driven by a belt that runs in oil.
Vans rack up miles quickly, often carry heavy loads and spend long periods idling, so many reach the belt interval far sooner than a car would. A failed belt on a working van means a recovery bill, days off the road and, in the worst cases, a replacement engine.
Common problems
- Oil pump belt wear leading to low oil pressure
- Rubber debris in the sump and oil strainer
- Engine management light and limp mode
- Heavy use and towing accelerating belt wear
Replacement interval
The manufacturer guide for the Ford 2.0 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.