Ashburn

Something seems wrong with this story, did you do the required dealer checks on a timely basis'. Everyone I know loves their product and has extremely good luck. There is required maintenance on timing belts, most need replacement on or before the mileage being described. What is the recommended intervals on your vehicle. Nothing wrong with the story....I may take a picture of the hole in the block and post it for you... In all fairness, I was extremely happy with the vehicle. It did not present any issues for me in the 4+ years I owned it. (not even a light bulb). Regular timely maintenance, oil changes, brakes, tires, the usual stuff. And yes, I used 5W-20 (just like the oil cap says .... :P ) I posted this to see if there were issues with the vehicle and if anyone else experienced the timing chain failure.

Bought a new Ford Escape in 2006. 138,000kms, mostly hiway. Regular oil changes and maintenance. Car never gave me a lick of trouble until coming back into town from road trip. Travelling approximately 100km/hr. Motor blows. Timing chain/belt snapped. I believe these motors don't have a lot of tolerance between piston head and valve so when the timing went, whamo!. Just paid the vehicle off too!. Well got 4 years out of a $30,000 car. Warranty expired. Tood bad, so sad. Repair bill: $6.000.00 remanufactured motor plus labour + tax. Looking at around 8,000.00 clams to fix. Hmmm.....might want to check those timing rubber bands you have on these motors. Regards,