Ford Puma Sill Replacement Parts

The Ford Puma was sold in one generation only, running from 1997 to 2002, so all Pumas share the same platform and body structure throughout the production run. That said, there is some caution warranted around mid-run pressing changes, so always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

No, the engine makes no difference to sill fitment on the Ford Puma — the sill is a body structural panel and is not affected by whether your car has the 1.4, 1.6, or 1.7 Zetec-S engine. Source by body style and year, not by engine size.

Trim level does not affect the underlying sill panel on the Ford Puma, so a sill from a Zetec-S or a base-spec car will be structurally the same. Bear in mind that some trims had different body-coloured or styled cladding, so the cosmetic finish may differ even if the structural panel fits — confirm the exact appearance with your breaker.

The Puma ran as a single generation from 1997 to 2002 with no major facelift, so early and late cars share the same body structure in principle. However, mid-generation panel pressing changes can occur without a formal facelift, so you should confirm compatibility with the breaker by checking both registrations before buying.

Sills are side-specific, so you must make sure you are buying the correct nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side) panel for your repair. Always tell your breaker which side you need when requesting a quote.

Yes, the Ford Puma is a conventional steel-bodied coupe and has structural sill panels on both sides of the car, running along the base of the body between the front and rear wheel arches. They are a commonly sourced used part from breakers, particularly where rust or accident damage has affected the lower body.