Ford Transit Custom Wet Belt Replacement Service in Derby

"Ford's official service interval for wet belt replacement on Transit Custom models is 10 years or 150,000 miles. However, based on our extensive experience servicing hundreds of Transit Customs in Derby, we strongly recommend a more preventative schedule: every 5 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first. This earlier interval is crucial because wet belts often fail without warning signs, leading to catastrophic £5,000+ engine damage. Learn exactly why Ford's official interval is dangerously optimistic and see real examples from our Derby workshop in our complete wet belt failure guide.

While Ford's official interval is 10 years/150,000 miles, real-world evidence from our workshop shows this is too long for reliable protection. Our expert recommendation, based on seeing premature wear and failures, is every 5 years or 70,000 miles. For vehicles in severe operating conditions (constant stop-start, towing, multiple cold starts), we may even advise inspection at the 4-year/60,000-mile mark.

The Ford Transit Custom moved to wet belt timing systems with the introduction of the 1.0L EcoBoost petrol engines and certain diesel variants around 2013-2014. If you have a Transit Custom from approximately 2014 onwards, it likely has a wet belt system. The best way to confirm is to contact us with your VIN number.

Ford has not completely stopped using wet belts as of 2024. While some newer engine designs are moving away from them, many current Ford models (including certain Transit Custom variants) still utilise wet belt systems. The key is regular maintenance rather than avoidance. For the most current information about your specific vehicle, our technicians can advise during your inspection.

Our expert technicians typically complete the full service within 6-8 hours, often same-day for morning appointments.

Yes – we replace wet belts on Ford Focus, Fiesta, and EcoSport models with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine. For these passenger cars, we also recommend our preventative 5-year/70,000-mile interval. Contact us for specific pricing.

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