Ford S-Max Intercooler Replacement Parts

Only on the turbocharged engines — the S-Max was sold exclusively with turbocharged petrol and diesel engines across both generations, so every variant does have an intercooler. There was no naturally aspirated engine option in the S-Max lineup, meaning this is a genuine part for any S-Max regardless of year. If you're unsure which engine you have, the engine code on your V5 logbook will confirm it.

These are substantially different vehicles with different engine families, so a first-gen intercooler is very unlikely to be compatible with a second-gen car. The generations share no meaningful mechanical carry-over for this component, and the engine codes differ between them. Stick to sourcing from the same generation and confirm fitment with the breaker against your registration.

Both years fall within the first-generation S-Max (2006–2015), so if the engine codes match the intercooler is a strong candidate for interchange. The key is matching the engine code exactly — for example a 2.0 TDCi with one code may differ from another 2.0 TDCi with a different code in terms of power output and associated intercooler sizing. Confirm the engine code from your V5 and provide it to the breaker before purchasing.

Trim level does not affect intercooler fitment — the intercooler follows the engine code, not the badge on the tailgate. A Titanium, Zetec S, or ST-Line with the same engine code will use the same intercooler. What may differ cosmetically are ancillary brackets or pipework routing, so it's worth asking the breaker to confirm those details against your registration.

These are different engine families from different generations of the S-Max, so they are not interchangeable — the 2.0 TDCi is the first-generation engine family and the 2.0 EcoBlue is the second-generation unit introduced from 2015 onwards. Each has its own intercooler designed around its specific cooling and packaging requirements. Always match by engine code rather than by displacement alone, and confirm with the breaker.

Gearbox type does not directly affect intercooler fitment — the intercooler is matched to the engine, not the transmission. As long as the engine codes match between the donor vehicle and yours, the gearbox fitted to either car is irrelevant for this part. Confirm the engine code from your V5 and supply it to the breaker to get the right unit.