Which vehicles does this cover?
The 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder engine has been fitted across Ford's smaller models since around 2012. If your vehicle is listed below, this is very likely the correct service.
Not sure which engine you've got? Send us your registration and we'll confirm before you book.
Why the wet belt matters
Unlike a conventional timing belt sitting at the front of the engine, the 1.0 EcoBoost's belt runs inside the timing cover, immersed in engine oil. This keeps it running quietly, but it also means that as the belt material starts to break down, fragments can circulate through the oil system, block the oil pump pickup and starve the engine of lubrication — leading to serious, expensive damage.
Because failure can happen with very little warning, we generally recommend replacing the belt preventatively as part of routine maintenance, rather than waiting for symptoms to appear.
Signs of a failing wet belt
- A rattling or whining noise from the front of the engine
- Metallic or rubber particles visible in the oil on a service check
- Low oil pressure warnings
- In many cases, no warning at all before failure — which is why preventative replacement matters
Our replacement process
- Confirmation of your exact engine and belt specification from your registration.
- Fixed quote confirmed before any work begins.
- Wet belt, tensioner and associated seals replaced with correctly specified components.
- Full oil system flush to remove any belt debris already in circulation.
- Oil and filter change with the correct specification oil.
- Road test and final quality check before collection.
What's Included
See exactly what's included in this repair
- Correctly specified wet belt kit
- Belt tensioner
- Full oil system flush to clear belt debris
- Oil & filter change with correct-specification oil
- Diagnostic check and road test
- 12-month parts & labour warranty
Covers Fiesta, Focus, Puma, EcoSport & B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost applications up to the point the engine switched to a chain-driven design.