Second Hand Ford EcoSport Bonnet Latch

The Ford EcoSport sold in the UK came in one main generation covering roughly 2013 to 2018, but there was a facelift introduced around 2017 that brought changes to the front end including the grille and bumper area. Because the facelift boundary can affect whether front-end components interchange, you should confirm with the breaker whether the latch and its mounting points are identical across that boundary for your specific registration. Never assume a pre-facelift part is a guaranteed drop-in fit for a post-facelift car without that check.

For the Ford EcoSport, the bonnet latch is a structural front-end component and trim level does not affect fitment — a latch from a Titanium should be the same part as one from a Zetec or ST-Line within the same facelift period. You may find minor cosmetic differences in surrounding panels between trims, but the latch mechanism itself is shared. Just make sure you match the generation and facelift period rather than worrying about trim level.

Both a 2013 and a 2016 Ford EcoSport fall within the pre-facelift period of the UK model's single generation (approximately 2013–2017), so fitment is more likely to be straightforward in this case. That said, always confirm with the breaker by providing your full registration, as small production changes can occur within a model year run. A good breaker will cross-reference the part against your VIN to be certain.

No — the bonnet latch on the Ford EcoSport is the same regardless of whether your car has the 1.0 EcoBoost petrol, 1.5 petrol, or diesel engine. Engine choice has no bearing on the bonnet or its latch mechanism. Match the part by generation and facelift period, not by engine.

The UK EcoSport facelift arrived around 2017 and brought visible changes to the front end, which may mean the bonnet and its associated latch differ between pre-facelift (2013–2016) and facelift (2017–2018) cars. Whether the latch itself interchanges across this boundary is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration, as we cannot state this as fact. A reputable breaker will check the part numbers to advise you before you commit to buying.

Yes — the Ford EcoSport is a complete production vehicle with a conventional bonnet, so a bonnet latch is a standard part that every example will have had fitted. UK breakers that dismantle EcoSports should be able to supply one, and Findapart lets you get quotes from multiple dismantlers at once. Just provide your registration when requesting quotes so breakers can confirm the correct facelift variant for your car.