1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with ztec a interference motor?

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Jul 4, 2008 | 07:29 PM

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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with ztec a interference motor?

1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with ztec a interference motor?

Timing belt went, and is now missing, so far i looked and i am getting a 50/50 mix saying this or that...

Is it a interference motor?

Jul 5, 2008 | 07:24 AM

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Re: 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 with ztec a interference motor? (80 dolla crx hf)

No it is not... I had a girlfriend that had a Focus... same Engine. Timing belt went, and we no indications of piston-valve connection. We called Ford and this is what they told us:

"The 2.0L engine in all ZX2's(98-03) are NON-interference engines unless the head has been milled and/or aftermarket cams have been installed."

So you should be safe.