Ford Fusion (2002 - 2008) - 04 1.6 - Cambelt change intervals - under used car

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Thu 1 May 2008 18:57
04 1.6 - Cambelt change intervals - under used car - woodie
Hi - We are buying an 2004 04 Ford Fusion from our neighbour who can no longer drive due to disability.

The car only has 4400 miles on the clock and I'm hoping this does not mean it will be prone to problems caused by under useage (anything I should check).

Someone mentioned that the valve stem seals can get ripped if the engine has stood idle for a long time - to look for white smoke on start-up.

I did this today and no smoke on start-up, but a bit if white mist as it ticked over (could this just be condensation - if might just need a good drive??).

I also wondered if the cambelt or pulleys might suffer from under use?

Does anyone know the service intervals on a 1.6i Duratec petrol?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 01/05/2008 at 20:11

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