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A used ignition switch that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
Yes, the Ford Fusion (sold in the UK from 2002 to 2012) is a conventional petrol or diesel car with a traditional barrel-style ignition switch operated by a key, so it does have an ignition switch. All variants across its production run used this system, meaning there is a genuine used part to source.
The Ford Fusion received a facelift in 2005, which brought some interior and exterior changes, and it is not certain that the ignition switch housing and barrel assembly is identical across that boundary. Name the year of your car when contacting a breaker and ask them to confirm compatibility against your registration before purchasing.
Trim level does not affect ignition switch fitment — the switch itself is the same across Ambiente, Zetec, and Ghia trims on the Fusion. The one thing worth noting is that if your car has remote central locking or an immobiliser coded to the original key, the barrel or transponder ring may need matching to your vehicle's system, so mention this to the breaker.
The Ford Fusion shares its platform with the Mk5 Fiesta, and some mechanical components do interchange between the two models. Whether the ignition switch is one of them is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as housing fitment and immobiliser coding can vary even on shared platforms.
Engine type does not determine which ignition switch is fitted — the switch is part of the steering column and ignition system, not the engine itself, so a petrol-derived part is not a different specification from a diesel one on this model. Focus on the model year when speaking to a breaker, as that is the more relevant variable for this part.
Give them your registration number so they can look up the exact specification, and also mention the model year and any known history around the ignition or key — for example, whether it was ever replaced or rekeyed, as immobiliser transponders may be paired to the original lock set. A good breaker will cross-reference the part number from the donor vehicle to check it matches yours before quoting.