EcoBoost - Timing Belt or Chain

[scollist]

Hi,

(question raised here as relevant to the new Mustang and you might know the answer)

Currently looking at a 2012 Falcon FG EcoBoost for my son - about $15.9K with 92,000 kms.  Was thinking about whether it was due for a timing belt - if the EcoBoost has a belt? 

So I rang the local Ford dealer and spoke to the service department - and he told me 'just a minute while I look it up on the computer'. This should have been my first red flag - how would a Ford service guy not know about current model Falcons?? He then came back and said it had a timing chain. I was surprised.

Then I thought I would look it up on Google - and Wikipedia shows cross sections of EcoBoosts - with a timing belt!  (I don't think my son will get it serviced at that dealer if he buys it).

So just checking - does the EcoBoost actually have a timing belt? And if so, any idea on what it will cost for replacement?

Thanks
Shane

[R_Beckhaus]

Usually timing beltsare replaced at the same time as water pumps, as the job is identical, and that is usually 160k to 180k klm, afaik,depending on car brand.

[Clubman7]

Wikipedia page says 2 litre is chain.
  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_EcoBoost_engine

[R_Beckhaus]

Yeah, just checked a ford forum and they say chain, too.

[scollist]

Fantastic. Thanks for the help.

And my faith in the dealer is now restored somewhat.

[scollist]

Looked at the car today - very nice with comprehensive dealer service history.

The only concern I had was a slight tick with the motor when idling.

http://youtu.be/V8_5DglKleo

Anyone think this sounds normal? (if anyone here has some experience with these).

Thanks
Shane

[evan]

Rattling timing chain? 
Sorry Shane, I just couldn't resist!

Evan.