Used Ford Escort Bonnet

The Ford Escort ran through several distinct generations in the UK: the Mk3 (1980–1986), Mk4 (1986–1990), Mk5 (1990–1992), Mk6 (1992–1995), and the final Mk7 (1995–2000). Bonnets are generally shared across body styles and engine variants within the same generation, so the generation and any facelift period are the key things to pin down. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

This question crosses a significant boundary: the Mk6 ran from 1992 to 1995, while the Mk7 replaced it from 1995 onwards, so a 1994 car is Mk6 and a 1996 car is Mk7. These are different generations with different front-end styling, so a straight swap is unlikely to work without modification. Confirm fitment with the breaker quoting against both registrations before purchasing.

Trim level does not affect bonnet fitment on the Ford Escort – the bonnet shell is the same across LX, Ghia, Zetec, and other trim variants within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences such as bonnet badge positioning or whether a badge was fitted at all, but the panel itself will interchange. Your generation and facelift period are all that matter, not the trim badge.

The Mk5/Mk6 era saw notable styling updates in 1992 when the Mk6 was introduced, and the Mk7 brought a further restyled front end from 1995. Because bonnets, grilles, and front lights are closely related panels, crossing these generational or facelift boundaries often means the bonnet profile or shut lines will not match correctly. Name your registration to the breaker so they can match the part to the correct front-end specification for your car.

No – the bonnet is a front-end panel and is shared across 3-door and 5-door body styles within the same Escort generation. Whether your car is a hatchback or estate does not change the bonnet, so do not let body style narrow your search when talking to a breaker. Focus your questions on the generation and build date instead.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can confirm the exact generation and production date of your car, as this rules out any facelift boundary uncertainty. The engine, trim level, and number of doors do not affect which bonnet you need, so you do not need to worry about those details. A reputable breaker will check the part against your reg before quoting, which is the most reliable way to avoid a costly mismatch.