97 ford 2.3 ltr eng. Is it an interference motor? Do the valves bend when the timing belt breaks?

97 ford 2.3 ltr eng. Is it an interference motor? Do the valves bend when the timing belt breaks? - 1

Not sure if that's an interference motor, but if it is, then yes. If the timing belt snaps, or even slips, the valves will bend when they kiss the pistons

No, it is not an interference engine.

If you have a diesel engine, then yes; a gasoline engine for that vehicle is a non interference engine