Ford Focus Gear Stick Replacement Parts

Both years fall within the Mk2 Focus generation (2004–2011), so a gear stick from that era is likely to be compatible if the gearbox type and engine code match – the part follows the drivetrain, not the model year. Supply your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) and the donor car's engine code to the breaker so they can confirm the gearbox is the same unit. Never assume fitment without that check.

The Mk2 Focus ran from 2004 to 2011 and the Mk3 from 2011 to 2018 (facelifted in 2014), so these are different generations with different gearbox families – a straight swap across that boundary is unlikely. Your best approach is to give the breaker both registration numbers or engine codes and let them confirm whether the gearbox units are shared. Do not assume a cross-generation fit without that verification.

Trim level does not affect gear stick fitment on the Focus – what matters is the engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and gearbox type (manual or automatic). A gear stick from a Zetec and one from a Titanium are mechanically interchangeable provided those three things match, though there may be cosmetic differences such as a different leather wrap, stitching, or gaiter style. Give the breaker your engine code and confirm the gearbox type to get the right unit.

Fuel type matters because petrol and diesel variants often use different gearboxes with different shift mechanisms and mounting arrangements, even within the same generation. Always tell the breaker whether your Focus is petrol or diesel, and ideally supply your engine code from the V5, as that is the single most reliable way to match the correct gearbox and gear stick. Quoting just 'Focus 1.6' is not enough – the engine code removes ambiguity.

The Mk3 Focus was facelifted in 2014, so a 2015 car is a post-facelift model while pre-facelift cars ran from 2011 to 2014. Whether the gear stick crosses that boundary depends on whether the gearbox unit itself changed, and that is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registration numbers or engine codes rather than assume. Name the facelift year when speaking to the breaker – it helps them identify any mid-run changes quickly.

The Focus ST uses performance-tuned gearboxes that may differ from those in standard Focus variants, so a gear stick intended for an ST could have a different shift tower, linkage geometry, or mounting arrangement. Engine code is the critical detail here – the ST's engine codes are distinct from those used in the standard range, and a breaker can tell you whether the gearbox housings are compatible. Confirm fitment against your specific engine code before purchasing.