Used Ford Ka Gearbox Mount

Yes, the Ford Ka has a gearbox mount as part of its engine and transmission mounting setup — it is a front-wheel-drive car throughout its production history, so the gearbox sits transversely in the engine bay and requires its own mount to locate it. All petrol variants across both generations use a manual gearbox as standard, so a gearbox mount is a genuine part you can source from a breaker. If you have seen an automatic Ka listed somewhere, confirm the gearbox type with your breaker before ordering.

The Mk1 Ka ran from 1996 to 2008 using its own platform and engine family, while the Mk2 Ka launched in 2008 on a completely different Fiat-shared platform, so these two generations are not mechanically related and their gearbox mounts will not interchange. These are fundamentally different cars despite sharing a name, so always source a mount from the correct generation. Confirm the exact year and engine code of your Ka with the breaker to ensure you get the right part.

Yes, engine code is the most important detail for getting the correct gearbox mount, because different engines use different gearbox units and the mounting arrangement can vary accordingly. On the Mk1 Ka the common engine is the 1.3 Endura, while the Mk2 Ka typically uses 1.2 or 1.3 Fire-family engines shared with Fiat, and these have different mounting setups. You will find the engine code on your V5 registration document or via a VIN check, and you should always give this to the breaker rather than relying on engine size alone.

Trim level makes no difference to gearbox mount fitment — Studio, Zetec, and other Ka trim variants use the same mechanical drivetrain setup as long as the engine code matches. The gearbox mount is a purely mechanical component and is unaffected by interior specification, cosmetic packs, or badge level. Focus your search on matching the generation, engine code, and year rather than the trim name.

These two cars come from different generations — a 2007 Ka is a late Mk1 (1996–2008) and a 2009 Ka is an early Mk2 (2008–2016), which is an entirely different vehicle built on a Fiat-shared platform — so the parts are very unlikely to be compatible. You should source the mount specifically for the correct generation and confirm the engine code with the breaker before purchasing. Never assume parts cross this generational boundary.

The Ford Ka was sold in the UK overwhelmingly as a petrol car, and while a diesel Mk2 Ka was available in some European markets, it is rare in the UK and uses a different engine and gearbox setup. If you have a standard UK petrol Ka, you should source a mount matched to your specific petrol engine code rather than assuming any Ka mount will do. Confirm with the breaker what engine the donor car had, using your own engine code as the reference point.