[Tommy]

I have my 2018 F150 with 96,000 miles and was wondering when I should plan to change out the timing belt and the fuel pump belt. The truck has been rock solid and I do my best to provide the proper maintenance. I thought I read the belts need to be changed at 100k. If this is true, I'm curious to know an estimated cost. Since this diesel is an interference engine, breaking a timing belt would be an expensive fix.

 

[Dunrollin]

You are right about a broken belt. The owner’s manual specifies 150,000 miles or 10 years. No one has reported the cost yet I think.

 

[Astrojet]

The Facebook groups are more active than this forum and some of them have had the belts changed. Theres one with a copy of the receipt for the timing belt for $2328 CAD so ~$1700 USD. Another guy was quoted $1200 for the front belt and $1700 for the rear so $1700 seems to be the going rate for the timing belt.

 

[Truck farmer]

I have my 2018 F150 with 96,000 miles and was wondering when I should plan to change out the timing belt and the fuel pump belt. The truck has been rock solid and I do my best to provide the proper maintenance. I thought I read the belts need to be changed at 100k. If this is true, I'm curious to know an estimated cost. Since this diesel is an interference engine, breaking a timing belt would be an expensive fix.

I have 146 thousand miles on my 2018 f150 platinum diesel. I plan on changing timing belt at around 160 thousand miles. I have purchased parts needed for general long term services. Water pump, fan carrier bearing, alternator starter egr complete assembly Thermostat ,hoses, vacuum pump and all belts. All for 2400 and new starter and alternator, not rebuilt. This includes special tools. I'll do it myself

 

[Dunrollin]

Truck farmer, that sounds like an excellent plan. How are you going to attack it, cab on or off? I am still not sure if cab on is do-able but I have also heard that just tilting the cab up 6" on the front will give access. Inquiring minds ...

 

[Truck farmer]

Truck farmer, that sounds like an excellent plan. How are you going to attack it, cab on or off? I am still not sure if cab on is do-able but I have also heard that just tilting the cab up 6" on the front will give access. Inquiring minds ...

Use Aldata, rear timing belt requires dropping front drive shaft and exhaust cross over pipe. Due vacuum pump same time. Remove drivers side inner fender to change egr assembly and Thermostat. Just remove upper fan shroud and fan blade to replace everything in front. Starter underneath. Also replace oil pump at same time and read instructions in Aldata. It will take a good day and then your set for another 150 thousand miles. The alternator and Starter is a chunk of the cost.

 

[Dunrollin]

Thanks, it sounds like you have it under control.

 

[jmperlik]

Use Aldata, rear timing belt requires dropping front drive shaft and exhaust cross over pipe. Due vacuum pump same time. Remove drivers side inner fender to change egr assembly and Thermostat. Just remove upper fan shroud and fan blade to replace everything in front. Starter underneath. Also replace oil pump at same time and read instructions in Aldata. It will take a good day and then your set for another 150 thousand miles. The alternator and Starter is a chunk of the cost.

@Truck farmer since you have access to Aldata, can you provide a list of all recommended parts/assemblies to be replaced as part of this service vs everything you are planning to replace. I was aware you should change the oil pump belt? at same time as you are doing the timing belt. I don't disagree with your list but rather what is called for vs what you are doing as preventive maintenance.

Thanks in advance.

 

[beaker]

@Truck farmer, I would really appreciate any info you can provide regarding your source of timing tools once you purchase them; of course, if you are interested in selling any of those timing tools once you are done with them, let me know (or post them for sale on this forum).

 

[Kingford]

Following and interesting to hear @Truck farmer thoughts after he’s finished readying his truck for another 150k!