Ford Everest 2020 Problems

This engine uses what’s called a wet timing belt. So, instead of the toothed, rubber belt running under a cover as most timing-belt engines do, the Ford engine runs its timing belt inside an oil-bath. The idea is that the oil will lubricate the belt, but experience has shown that sometimes, the oil can degrade the belt, causing either belt failure or contamination of the rest of the engine’s oiling system. Many mechanics regard the wet timing belt as a liability rather than an asset.

Some owners have had no bad experiences, others haven’t been so lucky. However, it’s probably worth noting that the replacement for this engine (announced recently) has reverted to a conventional timing chain in the interests of durability and reliability.