New w/ problems

[GLASSCHOP]

Well first off, hello to this board.
I am a member off turbotbirds for 83-88 ford turbo coupes.
So when I had a problem with the wifes 99 cougar i looked for a board. So here I am.
Here it goes..
The cougar is a 99 4 banger that cant get out of it's own way- totally stock.
She drove to work and was losing power till it stalled. Fortunatly, she was a mile form home and it fired back up so i followed her home. Now it is a no start.
After ruling out lack of gas and spark, I put the tester on it and got a P1383 code. So I pulled back the timing belt cover only to see the belt is still intact but is shredded wheat. I feel the belt jumped a few teeth. Do you guys agree?
So is there a how to section on this board for replacing the belt and retiming the car? Is the 4 cyl a high interference engine? If I screw up the timing will I kill the engine? Any help or pointing in the right direction is appreciated.

[LostRacer]

Welcome to NECO.. Its ucks you had to make your first post problem related :( However, You may want to check out the 2.0 section. There are a number of different people there that'd be able to help you with your issue. Good Luck. Who knows a couple may be able to pop in here and say something..:shrug:

[Strife]

Yep defenitely check the 2.0 forum, and I mean check. Replacing timing belts is a common issue with the zetec, and replacing usually implies making sure the timing is correct to.

You probably won't even have to make a post unless you get stuck.

I promise you, every bit of information you need to fix your timing and timing belt is there, in one form or another if you're mechanically inclined. Use the search function.

[MaverickFlyer]

Can't help you with the Zetec, but welcome to the board!

[StealthyWeasel]

welcome, we own a 1988 thunderbird turbo coupe.. good to see another! (I am not a member of any forums for it)