Second Hand Ford Fusion Crankshaft

Yes – the crankshaft is a fundamental internal engine component present in every Ford Fusion variant sold in the UK, whether petrol or diesel. The Fusion was sold here from 2002 to 2012 and all of its engines, including the 1.25, 1.4, 1.6 petrol units and the 1.4 and 1.6 TDCi diesels, each have their own crankshaft. What varies is the exact crankshaft specification, which is determined primarily by the engine code rather than anything else about the car.

The Ford Fusion had a facelift in 2005, so a 2004 car sits in the pre-facelift phase and a 2008 car sits in the post-facelift phase. The engine codes used across the range did carry over in several cases, and if both cars share the same engine code the crankshaft is very likely compatible – but because ancillary and mounting details can change across a production boundary like a facelift, you should confirm the specific interchange with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Trim level makes no difference whatsoever to crankshaft fitment – the crankshaft follows the engine, not the badge on the boot lid. A Zetec, Style, or Comfort with the same engine code will use an identical crankshaft. Just make sure the engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check matches the donor car, and the trim name can be ignored entirely.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly – a diesel crankshaft and a petrol crankshaft are not interchangeable, as they are engineered to handle very different compression ratios and combustion forces. Within each fuel type, the specific engine code is the detail that really pins down the correct part; for example, the 1.4 TDCi and 1.6 TDCi diesel units have different crankshafts from one another, and both differ from the petrol variants. Always quote your engine code to the breaker rather than just petrol or diesel.

In most cases the crankshaft itself is shared regardless of whether the car has a manual or automatic gearbox, because the gearbox connects to the engine at the flywheel end rather than altering the crankshaft specification. However, engine code remains the single most reliable guide, so supply that to the breaker who can verify whether any difference exists for your specific combination. Never assume without checking.

The most reliable step is to find your engine code from your V5 logbook or a VIN check and give that directly to the breaker – this tells them far more than the year or trim level alone. Year is still useful context, particularly around the 2005 facelift boundary, and knowing whether your car is petrol or diesel helps narrow things further. The breaker will match the engine code from the donor vehicle to yours, which is the safest way to confirm fitment before any money changes hands.