# Ford's Little 1.0L Engine Is Killing Itself With Its Own Timing Belt | Carscoops

> - NHTSA upgraded its probe into Ford’s 1. 0L EcoBoost timing belt failures. - Investigators say belt debris can clog the oil pump and seize the engine.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/08/ford-ecoboost-timing-belt-probe/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a72041f8f199e65ca0080b2)
- **Published:** 2026-08-04
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #belt #engine #timing #carscoops #itself #killing #little
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