Used Ford P100 Aerial

Yes, the Ford P100 pickup truck was fitted with a roof-mounted or wing-mounted radio aerial as standard across its production run from 1983 to 1992, supporting the AM/FM radio unit in the cab. It is a conventional manually-extended mast-type aerial rather than anything powered or integrated into the glass. If your aerial is missing or damaged, used replacements are available through breakers who have dismantled P100s.

The P100 was produced as a single generation running from 1983 to 1992, based on the contemporary Ford Sierra platform, and received only minor updates during that period rather than a full-generation change. The aerial mounting point and fitment are generally consistent across the production run, but confirm the mounting thread size and grommet arrangement against your specific registration with the breaker before buying, as minor running changes can affect the exact fit. A breaker with a P100 in their yard will quickly be able to match the correct part.

No, trim level does not affect aerial fitment on the Ford P100 — the same style of aerial was used regardless of specification level. You may find cosmetic differences such as chrome versus plain-finish mast or base depending on the age of the donor vehicle, but these do not affect whether the part physically fits. Any cosmetic variation is worth noting when requesting a quote from a breaker so you get a result you are happy with.

The Ford P100 was based on the Sierra platform and shares a number of components, so a Sierra aerial may well fit, but the mounting position and body panel profile on a pickup cab differs from a Sierra saloon or estate. This is worth raising directly with your breaker, who can compare the base diameter, thread pitch, and grommet size from their parts to confirm compatibility with your P100 before you commit. Never assume Sierra parts fit without checking, even where platform sharing is well established.

On the P100's manual pull-up aerial, the mast and the base grommet assembly are usually separate parts, so if the base itself is sound you may only need a replacement mast. However, corrosion around the mounting hole is common on these trucks given their age, and a breaker will typically supply the full aerial unit including base, which makes the repair neater and ensures everything seals correctly. Describe the exact condition of your current fitting when you contact a breaker so they can advise on whether a mast-only or full unit is the right solution.

The Ford P100 is relatively rare in UK dismantler yards now given that production ended in 1992, so finding a like-for-like used aerial can take some time. Using Findapart to request quotes from multiple breakers at once gives you the best chance of locating one without having to ring yards individually. If a direct P100 aerial proves hard to find, a breaker experienced with classic Fords may also be able to suggest a compatible alternative from a more commonly scrapped model of the same era.