Used Ford Puma Side Skirt

Side skirts are a genuine factory-fitted body part on the Ford Puma (1997–2002), appearing as standard on certain trim levels and as part of the styling package on the ST160 performance variant. They run along the sill between the front and rear wheel arches and are a distinct painted body panel. If you're searching for a used one, UK breakers will list them as a genuine OE part, not an aftermarket addition.

The Ford Puma ran as a single generation from 1997 to 2002 on the Ford B3 platform, and the bodyshell did not undergo a significant structural facelift during that period, so in principle the sill and mounting points are consistent. That said, whether a specific used skirt from an early car will align and clip correctly to a later one is worth confirming with the breaker against your registration, as minor production changes can affect panel fit. Ask the breaker to match the part to your exact reg before committing.

Trim level does not change the underlying mounting points or sill structure on the Puma, so the physical fit should be the same across variants. However, the Zetec S and ST160 models came with a more sculpted or body-coloured side skirt design compared to the plainer finish on lower-spec cars, so a skirt from a different trim will fit but may look noticeably different. Make sure you're buying the right style for your car's look, and factor in respraying if the colours don't match.

The ST160 is a higher-output variant of the same Puma generation (produced in small numbers from around 1999–2001), sharing the same bodyshell, so the sill structure and mounting points are the same as the standard car. The ST160 did carry a sportier skirt styling as part of its body kit, so fitting an ST160 skirt to a standard Puma will give a more aggressive appearance — it should physically attach, but confirm the exact panel reference with the breaker against both registrations. Always verify with the breaker before purchasing.

Yes, side skirts are side-specific — the near-side (NS) skirt sits on the passenger side (kerb side in the UK) and the off-side (OS) sits on the driver's side, and they are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, always specify NS or OS clearly to avoid being sent the wrong panel. The part number and profile differ between sides, so double-check before any money changes hands.

The Ford Puma is a relatively low-volume model that went out of production in 2002, so usable body panels are becoming harder to source as the surviving car count falls. Your best approach is to contact multiple dismantlers through a marketplace like Findapart, specifying your registration, the side required (NS or OS), and ideally your car's colour code to give yourself the best chance of a colour-matched panel. Checking early is advisable, as undamaged original skirts are not always in stock.