Cheap Ford Fiesta Engine

Both years fall within the Mk7 Fiesta generation (2008–2017, with a facelift in 2013), so engines from the same engine code can be a strong match within that generation, but the 2013 facelift is a known boundary where ancillary and mounting details may have changed. The engine code – printed on your V5C or available via a VIN check – is the single most reliable way to confirm compatibility, and you should give that code to the breaker along with both registration numbers so they can verify against their donor vehicle. Never assume fitment on year alone.

The Mk6 Fiesta ran from 2002 to 2008 and the Mk7 from 2008 to 2017, and these are distinct generations with different engine families, so a straight swap across that boundary is unlikely to be straightforward. Confirm the engine codes of both vehicles with your breaker, who can check whether the block, ancillaries, and mounts are compatible – do not assume they are just because the fuel type matches.

Trim level – whether it is Zetec, Titanium, ST-Line, or any other – does not determine engine fitment; the engine code, fuel type, gearbox type (manual or automatic), and year within a generation are what matter. An engine pulled from a Zetec can fit a Titanium of the same engine code and generation, though minor cosmetic or ancillary differences between donor and recipient cars are possible and worth discussing with the breaker. Supply the engine code from your V5C for the clearest match.

Your engine code is stamped on your V5C logbook and can also be retrieved via a HPI or VIN check using your registration number – it is typically a two or three letter code (for example, SFJA or TZJA on the 1.0 EcoBoost) that identifies the exact specification of the engine regardless of the badge on the car. Providing this code to a breaker on Findapart is the most reliable way to get an accurate quote, since the same-sized engine in the same generation can exist in several different variants with different components. Do not rely on engine size alone.

Manual and automatic Fiestas use different ancillary setups around the transmission, and swapping an engine from one type to the other introduces significant complexity beyond simply matching the engine code. This is something to discuss in detail with your breaker and a trusted mechanic before purchasing, as it may affect mounts, the ECU, and other linked components. Findapart breakers can advise on what they have available once you provide your full registration and intended gearbox type.

The Mk7 Fiesta facelift arrived in 2013, making 2015 a post-facelift car and 2011 a pre-facelift car within the same overall generation (2008–2017). Matching engine codes between the two years is a good starting point, but whether ancillaries and mounts interchange cleanly across the 2013 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registration numbers, as mid-production changes can affect fitment even within a generation. Supply both engine codes to the breaker for the most reliable answer.