Ford Ka Drive Shaft Replacement Parts
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A buyer's guide to used Ford Ka drive shaft
No two drive shafts are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's left or right
- State whether it's manual or automatic
- State if it's 2WD or 4WD
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Fitment questions
Will a drive shaft from a 2005 Ford Ka fit my 2002 Ford Ka?
Both years fall within the Mk1 Ka generation (1996–2008), so they share the same basic platform, but confirm the engine code on your V5 matches the donor car before buying – the engine code is the single most reliable guide to whether the shaft will interchange. The Mk1 did receive running production changes, so whether a specific shaft from a 2005 car crosses to a 2002 car without issue is something to confirm with the breaker against your registration. Never assume year alone is enough.
Does a drive shaft from a Mk1 Ka fit a Ka+ (Mk2)?
No – the Mk1 Ka ran from 1996 to 2008, while the Ka+ (second generation) launched in 2016 and is built on a completely different platform with different engines, so the drive shafts are not interchangeable. Always give the breaker your registration so they can match against the correct generation and engine code.
Does the trim level matter when buying a used Ka drive shaft – will a Collection shaft fit a Zetec?
Trim level makes no difference to drive shaft fitment on the Ford Ka – Collection, Zetec, and Titanium are badge and equipment grades only and do not change the drivetrain. What matters is that the engine code on the donor car matches yours, along with fuel type and gearbox type, so focus on those details rather than the trim name when speaking to the breaker.
What engine code should I give the breaker when asking about a Ka drive shaft?
The engine code is the most important detail you can supply – it is printed on your V5 logbook or can be found via a VIN check, and it tells the breaker exactly which variant of the Ka you have far more reliably than the year or trim name alone. Fuel type (petrol or diesel) and gearbox type (manual or automatic) should also be confirmed, as these can affect which shaft is needed. Have all three ready before you contact a breaker.
My Ka is a 2007 – is that late Mk1, and does it share drive shafts with earlier Mk1 cars?
Yes, a 2007 Ka is a late Mk1 – the Mk1 generation ran from 1996 through to 2008, so 2007 sits firmly within that run. Whether a shaft from an early Mk1 will interchange directly with your 2007 car is something to confirm with the breaker against your exact registration and engine code, as there can be ancillary and mounting changes across a long production run. Supply your engine code and let the breaker verify compatibility.
Does it matter whether the drive shaft is for the nearside or offside on a Ford Ka?
Yes – NS (nearside, left/kerb side) and OS (offside, right/driver side) drive shafts are different components and are not interchangeable with each other, so always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Along with the correct side, give the breaker your engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type to make sure the shaft is the right fit for your specific Ka.