Ford Ka Bonnet Strut Replacement Parts

The Ford Ka uses a simple fixed metal prop rod to hold the bonnet open rather than a gas strut, across all generations of the car. This is a common design on smaller, budget-oriented vehicles where a gas strut is not fitted as standard. If your bonnet is not staying up, you are most likely looking for the bonnet prop rod or its retaining clip rather than a gas strut.

The Mk1 Ka ran from 1996 to 2008 and the Mk2 from 2008 to 2016, and these are completely different platforms with different bonnet designs, so the prop rod from one generation will not fit the other. Always source a prop rod that is quoted specifically for your generation rather than assuming cross-generation compatibility. Confirm the exact part with your breaker against your registration to be sure.

The Mk2 Ka did not receive a significant structural facelift that would be expected to change the bonnet prop rod itself, but minor running changes can occur across a production run. The prop rod is a simple functional item and is likely consistent across the Mk2 range, but confirm with the breaker against your registration before purchasing to be certain.

Trim level does not affect bonnet prop rod fitment on the Ford Ka - Studio, Zetec, Grand Prix and other trim variants all share the same bonnet and prop rod within a generation. There are no cosmetic or mechanical differences to the prop rod across trim levels. Just make sure you match the correct generation to your car.

Because the Ford Ka uses a prop rod rather than a gas strut, you should search for 'Ford Ka bonnet prop rod' or 'Ford Ka bonnet stay rod' when contacting breakers. Breakers will understand immediately what you need, and it is a straightforward used part to source. Make sure you tell them your year and registration so they can confirm the correct generation.