Used Ford Ka ABS Pump

ABS was not fitted to all Ford Ka variants — on the original Mk1 Ka (1996–2008) ABS was an optional extra rather than standard equipment, so many Mk1 cars on the road simply do not have the system at all. The Mk2 Ka (2008–2016), built on the Fiat 500 platform, was more likely to have ABS fitted, particularly on higher trim levels. If you are unsure whether your specific car has ABS, check under the bonnet for the pump and modulator unit or look at your V5 and original spec sheet before ordering.

Both years fall within the Mk1 Ka generation (1996–2008), so they share the same basic platform and brake architecture, which is a good starting point for compatibility. However, because ABS was optional on the Mk1, the system spec could vary depending on which supplier Ford used at the time of build, so you should confirm the part number against your registration with the breaker before buying. Never assume fitment on the basis of year alone.

No — the Mk1 Ka and the Mk2 Ka are completely different platforms; the Mk2 is based on the Fiat 500 architecture and shares very little mechanically with the Mk1. The ABS pump, modulator, and associated wiring are not interchangeable across this generational boundary. Always source the pump from the correct generation, and confirm against your registration with the breaker.

Trim level alone does not determine which ABS pump is fitted — fitment is driven by the generation and whether ABS was optioned or standard on that particular car, not by whether it is a Studio, Zetec, or any other trim name. That said, higher trims were more commonly supplied with ABS, so sourcing from a like-for-like trim car simply increases the likelihood the donor car actually had the system. Confirm the part against your registration with the breaker regardless of trim.

On the Ford Ka, which came with relatively modest engine options (principally 1.0, 1.3, and 1.6 petrols across the two generations), engine size is unlikely to be the primary fitment variable for the ABS pump itself, as the brake system architecture is more closely tied to the generation than to power output. That said, if a larger-engined variant carried uprated brakes, the pump and modulator could differ, so it is worth confirming the exact engine code with the breaker alongside your registration to rule this out.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can check the exact spec of your car, including generation, engine, and whether ABS was fitted from new. It is also worth quoting any part numbers visible on your existing pump, as these can be matched directly to the donor unit. A reputable breaker will cross-reference both vehicles before supplying the part, which is the safest way to buy used running-gear components.