Ford Fusion Radiator Replacement Parts

The Ford Fusion was produced for the UK market from 2002 to 2012, based on the Fiesta platform, with a facelift arriving in 2005 that brought revised front-end styling. The radiator itself is primarily determined by engine code and fuel type rather than the pre- or post-facelift body, but whether a specific radiator crosses the 2005 facelift boundary without modification is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration number. Giving the breaker your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check is the most reliable way to get a match.

These sit either side of the 2005 facelift, so while the underpinning engine family is closely related, the front-end revision means ancillary fitment and mounting details may differ between a pre-2005 and post-2005 car. Name the boundary to any breaker you approach and ask them to cross-reference both registrations before agreeing a sale. Your engine code is the single most useful detail to have to hand when making that call.

Yes, engine code is the most important factor — a 1.4 petrol, 1.6 petrol, and 1.4 TDCi diesel will each require a different radiator, and an automatic gearbox variant may also have an additional transmission oil cooler integrated into or alongside the radiator. Always quote your engine code (found on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check) to the breaker rather than relying on engine size alone, as different codes within the same capacity can have different cooling requirements. Fuel type and gearbox type are the next things to confirm after the engine code.

Trim level does not affect radiator fitment on the Ford Fusion — the Ambiente, Zetec, and Ghia all use the same cooling system for a given engine and gearbox combination. You may find cosmetic differences around the front end of the car depending on trim, but the radiator core itself is determined by engine code, not badge. Just confirm the engine code and fuel type with your breaker and trim can be disregarded entirely.

The Ford Fusion shares its platform with the Fiesta Mk5 (2002–2008), and the engine codes are drawn from the same family, so there is a reasonable basis for crossover — but mounting points and ancillary connections can differ between the two models. This is a question to route directly to the breaker with both registrations and your engine code, as confirming a cross-model interchange requires physical verification rather than a general rule. Do not assume fitment based on shared platform alone.

The 1.4 TDCi is a less common choice in the Fusion than the petrol variants, so used radiators for it may come up less frequently at breakers, but they do exist. Because diesel engines run different cooling demands and the TDCi unit has specific fitment requirements, make sure you quote the exact engine code to any breaker rather than just saying '1.4 diesel'. Stock levels will vary across dismantlers, so getting quotes from multiple breakers through Findapart gives you the best chance of locating the right part promptly.