Second Hand Ford Puma Exhaust System

The Ford Puma was sold in the UK from 1997 to 2002, so there is only one generation with no facelift to navigate — it is a relatively straightforward range based on the 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7 Zetec-SE petrol engines. Because all Pumas predate DPF and Euro 5/6 requirements, emissions era is not a complicating factor here, and the key thing to match is the engine code rather than the model year alone. Always confirm the engine code with your breaker against your registration before ordering.

The Puma ran throughout 1997–2002 without a generation change, so early and late cars share the same basic platform and engine family. That said, exhaust system components — especially front pipes and manifolds — can vary between the 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7 engine codes even within the same model year, so matching the engine code is more important than matching the year. Give your breaker your registration and engine code to confirm the correct system before agreeing a price.

For standard Puma trims the exhaust system follows the engine code, not the trim level, so a system from a base 1.6 will interchange with another 1.6 regardless of whether it came from a higher-spec car. The Racing Puma is a different matter — it used a tuned version of the 1.7 Zetec-SE with specific engine management, and its exhaust routing and dimensions may differ from a standard 1.7 Puma. If you own or are sourcing from a Racing Puma, confirm directly with the breaker that the part number or system dimensions match yours before buying.

The Puma shared its Zetec-SE engine family with the contemporary Fiesta, but the exhaust system is routed to fit the Puma's specific bodyshell and underbody geometry, which differs from the Fiesta's. Cross-model interchange is possible on some individual components but is not guaranteed, and fitting an incorrect system could create clearance or MOT issues. Route this question to your breaker with both registrations so they can check part numbers against both vehicles.

All Pumas were sold with a catalytic converter fitted, and its condition directly affects whether your car will pass an MOT emissions test, so you should not treat the cat as an unimportant part of the purchase. Whether a cat from one specific Puma engine variant will interchange with another — particularly across the 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7 codes — is something you need to confirm with the breaker against your registration, as interchange specifics here are not straightforward. Ask the breaker to verify the cat is present, undamaged, and matched to your engine code before you commit.

Give the breaker your full registration number, your engine code (found on a sticker in the engine bay or on your V5C), and whether you need the full system or specific sections such as the front pipe, centre section, or rear box. Mentioning whether your car is a standard 1.7 or a Racing Puma is important, as these may not share the same system. The more detail you provide upfront, the less risk of receiving a part that does not fit — never assume a visual match is enough.