Used Ford Mondeo Cylinder Head

Both years fall within the Mk3 Mondeo generation (2000–2007), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but fitment is driven by engine code rather than year alone — make sure the engine codes on both vehicles match before assuming the head will swap across. The Mk3 received a facelift in 2003, which can bring minor ancillary and mounting changes, so even within the same generation you should confirm with the breaker against your registration to rule out any mid-production differences. Never assume year-to-year compatibility without cross-referencing the engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check.

The Mk3 Mondeo ran from 2000 to 2007 and the Mk4 from 2007 to 2014, and these are distinct generations with different engines, so a direct swap across that boundary is very unlikely. Engine codes changed significantly between generations, and a cylinder head is machined to very precise tolerances for its specific block, so mixing generation parts is not straightforward. Confirm with the breaker against your registration — they can check whether any overlap in engine family exists for your exact codes, but do not assume compatibility.

Yes, fuel type is critical — a diesel cylinder head and a petrol cylinder head are completely different components and will not interchange under any circumstances. Within the Mk4 (2007–2014), the diesel engines (such as the 2.0 TDCi) and petrol engines (such as the 2.0 Ti-VCT) have entirely different combustion chamber designs, port layouts, and head bolt patterns. Always confirm your exact engine code with the breaker to ensure you are quoted the correct head for your fuel type.

Trim level — whether Zetec, Titanium, Ghia, or ST — has no effect on cylinder head fitment whatsoever, as the head is determined entirely by the engine fitted to the car. Both a Zetec and a Titanium can be supplied with the same engine, in which case the heads are identical mechanically. The only differences between trim levels are cosmetic or electrical, so focus on matching the engine code rather than the badge, and the trim name on the donor car is irrelevant.

In most cases the cylinder head itself is the same regardless of whether the car has a manual or automatic gearbox, as the head bolts to the block and is not directly connected to the transmission. However, on some engine variants there can be ancillary differences related to sensors or brackets that interact with the gearbox or ancillary systems, so it is worth confirming with the breaker against your registration just to rule this out. The engine code remains the most important detail to supply when requesting a quote.

The Mk4 Mondeo received a facelift in 2010, meaning a 2010 car could be either pre- or post-facelift depending on when in that year it was built. Where the engine code is identical across that facelift boundary the core head may well be the same, but ancillary and mounting details can change mid-production in ways that are not always predictable, so you should confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing. Supplying your exact engine code — found on your V5C — gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right head to your vehicle.