Used Ford Ka Radiator Fan

Yes, the Ford Ka does have a radiator fan — it is an electrically driven cooling fan mounted in front of the radiator, and it was fitted across all generations of the Ka. Because the Ka was always a front-wheel-drive, petrol-engined city car, the electric radiator fan is a standard component on every variant. If your fan has stopped working, it could be the fan motor itself, the fan relay, or the temperature sensor rather than the fan assembly, so it is worth confirming exactly which component has failed before ordering.

No — the Mk1 Ka (1996–2008) and the Mk2 Ka (2008–2016) are entirely different platforms with different engine bays, so the fan assemblies are not interchangeable across that boundary. The Mk1 used Ford's older Fiesta Mk3/4 platform, while the Mk2 was built on a Fiat 500 platform sharing architecture with the Fiat Punto. Always buy a fan matched to your specific generation, and confirm the part against your registration with the breaker.

Within the Mk1 generation the most important detail is your engine code, which you can find on your V5C or through a VIN check — this is more reliable than year alone because the 1.3i and later 1.6 engines used different cooling setups. A facelift was applied to the Mk1 around 2003, and while the core engine architecture carried over, ancillary and mounting details can vary mid-production, so confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker rather than relying solely on year. Supplying the engine code alongside the year gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right fan assembly.

Trim level makes no difference to radiator fan fitment — a Studio, Zetec, or Titanium Ka with the same engine will use the same fan assembly, because the cooling system follows the engine specification, not the badge or equipment level. The trim names mainly reflect interior equipment, alloy wheels, and cosmetic features rather than anything mechanical under the bonnet. Focus your search on engine code and year rather than trim, and let the breaker cross-reference against your registration to confirm the right part.

The Mk2 Ka shares its platform with the Fiat 500 and was developed alongside it, so there is a reasonable chance of parts compatibility, but engine codes, ancillary mountings, and connector types can differ between the Ford and Fiat versions even on the same platform. Rather than assuming compatibility, supply both your registration number and engine code to the breaker and ask them to confirm whether a Fiat-sourced fan will cross-reference correctly. This is particularly important for wiring connectors, which can look similar but differ in pin layout.

Only fans from within the same generation and matching the same engine code should be considered as potential replacements — a Mk1 fan will not fit a Mk2 Ka, and even within a generation there can be differences depending on engine variant and production year. Supplying your engine code (from the V5C or a VIN check) is the single most useful thing you can give a breaker, as it narrows the search far more precisely than year or trim level. Ask the breaker to confirm the part against your full registration before purchasing, as ancillary fixing points and electrical connectors can vary mid-run.