Used Ford Puma Gearbox

The Ford Puma was produced as a single generation running from 1997 to 2002, so there is no generational boundary to cross within that model run. Fitment within those years depends primarily on your engine code rather than the year alone, as Ford used different units across the 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7 Zetec SE engines during this period. Always supply your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check to the breaker, as this is the most reliable way to match a gearbox correctly. No fitment can be guaranteed without confirming that detail.

The engine code matters far more than the year for mechanical parts like a gearbox, because Ford fitted different engines to the Puma across its 1997 to 2002 production run, including the 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7 Zetec SE variants, each of which paired with a different gearbox. Two Pumas from the same year could have completely different gearboxes depending on which engine was fitted. Your engine code is printed on your V5 logbook and is the single most useful detail you can give a breaker when requesting a quote. Relying on year alone risks being quoted the wrong unit.

Trim level alone does not determine gearbox fitment — what matters is the engine code, fuel type, and whether the car is manual or automatic. That said, the Racing Puma used a different and more powerful version of the 1.7 Zetec SE engine with specific tuning, so its gearbox is not simply a trim variant of the standard 1.7 unit and should be treated as a separate application. For all other trim levels across the standard range, a breaker will match on engine code rather than badge or trim name. Always confirm the exact engine code with your breaker before purchasing.

The Ford Puma shared its Zetec SE engine family with other Ford models of the late 1990s, and there is some crossover in gearbox components across the Ford small-car platform of that era. However, ancillary fittings, mounting points, and cable routing can differ between applications, so a unit pulled from a different Ford model may not be a straightforward swap even if the core box is related. Confirm cross-model compatibility directly with your breaker against your specific registration, as they will be best placed to check whether the donor vehicle's unit matches your application. Never assume a gearbox fits based on engine family alone.

The 1.7 Zetec SE is the most common engine in the Puma and most 1.7 gearboxes from the standard range should be broadly compatible with other 1.7 cars, but mid-production ancillary and mounting changes can occur without a formal facelift, so this cannot be assumed. Supply your exact engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — to the breaker, as this confirms the precise specification beyond just the displacement. Whether any ECU pairing or immobiliser coding is involved is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. No fitment is guaranteed without that verification.