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Replacing the Timing Belt on Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Timing belt

Disassembling the timing belt on a Ford Focus. Lift the bonnet of the engine bay. Remove the engine cover panel and the belt cover panel. Take out the water trays. Use a spanner to loosen the tensioner pulley and slide the belt off its seat. Using a socket wrench, unscrew the tensioner pulley bolt and remove the water pump as shown in the video. Fit the new water pump, tensioner, and belt, tightening everything with the socket wrench. Refit the engine cover panel, the belt cover, and the water tray.

Updated on 16 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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