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🔧 EcoBoost Wet Belt Replacement Don't Wait for Engine Failure — Replace Your Wet Belt Early

If you drive a Ford Fiesta, Focus, Puma, or EcoSport with a 1.0L or 1.5L EcoBoost engine, your car is fitted with a wet timing belt. While Ford recommends changing it every 150,000 miles or 10 years, real-world experience says otherwise — and we’ve seen failures as early as 36,000 miles.

A snapped wet belt can cause catastrophic engine damage, costing thousands to fix. We’re here to help you avoid that.

⚠ Why Replace Early?

💥 Wet belts run inside the engine, submerged in oil. Over time, they degrade, shred, and clog oil pickups — starving the engine of lubrication.
💥 A failed wet belt can mean full engine replacement.
💥 Ford’s official guidance is outdated — we recommend replacement every 60,000 miles or 5 years.

🔍 What’s Included in Our Service

At The Car Doctor, we don’t just change a belt — we do a full wet belt system overhaul using genuine or OE-quality parts:

✅ Timing Belt
✅ Oil Pump Drive Belt
✅ Engine Oil & Filter
✅ Full Health Check
✅ All Necessary Bolts, Fluids & Seals
✅ Installed by Ex-Ford Technicians

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💡 Main Dealer Price: ~£1,800
💡 Our Price: £1,000 + VAT
✅ Same (or better) quality
✅ 12-month warranty included
✅ No hidden extras

🛠 Why Choose The Car Doctor?

100+ EcoBoost belt jobs completed
Ford-trained specialists
Trusted by drivers across the UK
Honest advice — no upselling, ever
Flexible booking & fast turnaround

What is a Wet Belt?

A wet belt is a timing belt that runs inside your engine, constantly bathed in oil. It connects key components like the crankshaft and camshafts. Over time, this oil contact actually breaks the belt down, making it a hidden danger under your bonnet.

Why Wet Belts Fail Early

Despite Ford’s 150,000-mile advice, we’ve seen wet belts disintegrate at 36,000 miles. Oil quality, short trips, and engine design flaws accelerate wear — leading to shredded belts, blocked strainers, and complete oil starvation.

Warning Signs to Watch For

🛑 Ticking or rattling on startup
🛑 Loss of oil pressure
🛑 Engine warning lights
🛑 Sudden power loss
If you notice any of these signs, stop driving and get it checked — it could be the start of belt failure.

The Real Cost of Ignoring It

When a wet belt fails, it doesn’t just snap — it destroys your engine. Many customers come to us after quotes of £4,000+ for new engines. Replacing your belt early is a £1,000 decision that prevents a £4,000 disaster.

How We Do It Better

We don’t cut corners. Your wet belt service includes:
✔ Timing & oil pump belts
✔ All fluids, bolts, seals
✔ OE or genuine FoMoCo parts
✔ Installed by ex-Ford technicians
✔ Full engine health check
✔ Backed by a 12-month warranty-

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