Second Hand Ford Mondeo Door Handle

The Ford Mondeo ran across four main generations: Mk1 (1993–1996), Mk2 (1996–2000), Mk3 (2000–2007), and Mk4 (2007–2014), followed by the Mk5 (2014–2022). Door handles are generation-specific, so a Mk3 handle will not simply swap onto a Mk4 without checking, and you should always quote your exact year and registration to the breaker to ensure you get the right part.

2006 falls in the Mk3 generation (2000–2007) and 2008 falls in the Mk4 generation (2007–2014), so these sit on either side of a generation boundary and the handles are unlikely to be interchangeable. You should confirm directly with the breaker, quoting both registrations, as crossing a generation boundary is the key risk here.

Yes, side matters — NS (nearside, passenger/left) and OS (offside, driver/right) handles are handed and not interchangeable, so always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. UK convention is that the NS is the passenger side (left when sitting in the car) and OS is the driver's side (right), so be clear about this to avoid ordering the wrong part.

Trim level does not affect door handle fitment — the handle fits the door frame and is determined by generation and side, not whether the car is a Zetec, Titanium, or ST. You may find that handles from different trim levels carry different paint finishes or chrome detailing, so factor in that a colour-matched respray or swap to a satin finish may be needed, but the mechanical fit is the same across trims within the same generation.

For the Ford Mondeo, which was offered as a four-door saloon, five-door hatchback, and five-door estate, the front door handles are generally consistent across those body styles within a generation, but you should still confirm with the breaker using your registration as subtle differences can exist. The key details to give are always the generation (or year), the side (NS or OS), and whether it is a front or rear door.

Colour is not a fitment concern — a door handle from a different-coloured Mondeo of the correct generation and side will fit your car just the same as one in your exact shade. Bear in mind that a used handle may need respraying or may come in bare primer, so factor in a paint cost if a colour match matters to you, but never reject a handle on colour grounds alone when the generation and side are correct.