Used Ford Sierra Door

The Ford Sierra ran from 1982 to 1993 in the UK, with a significant facelift in 1987 that updated the bodywork — doors from pre-facelift cars (1982–1987) and post-facelift cars (1987–1993) are not the same, so always confirm which generation you need. If your car sits around the 1987 changeover, check with the breaker against your registration before ordering. Never assume a door from either side of that boundary will swap straight in.

No — front doors on 3-door and 5-door Sierras are different because the door frame is cut differently to suit the respective body style, so a front door from a 3-door car will not correctly fit a 5-door and vice versa. Always tell the breaker exactly how many doors your car has, as well as whether you need a front or rear door. Rear doors are only found on 5-door (and estate) variants.

For the door shell and frame, trim level generally does not affect fitment — a door from an L will fit the same body position on a Ghia of the same generation and door count. You may find cosmetic differences such as different exterior mouldings or door furniture, but the door itself should fit the aperture. Electric window regulators and mirror wiring can vary between trim levels, so confirm those details with the breaker against your registration.

The 1987 facelift brought changes to the Sierra's exterior panels, and doors from the pre-facelift range (1982–1987) are not considered a direct swap for the facelifted cars (1987–1993). You should give the breaker your registration and let them verify the exact part against your vehicle. Never attempt a cross-generation fitment without that confirmation.

Yes, it matters a great deal — NS (nearside) is the passenger side on the left, and OS (offside) is the driver's side on the right, and the two doors are mirror images of each other and not interchangeable. Always specify NS or OS clearly when contacting a breaker, along with your generation (pre or post 1987 facelift) and whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door. Getting this wrong means the door simply will not fit the aperture.

No — colour is not a fitment consideration for a door; what matters is the generation, body style, and which side you need. Any door in the correct specification can be resprayed to match your car, so do not let colour put you off an otherwise correctly specced used door from a breaker. Focus your search on getting the generation and side right, and treat colour as a cosmetic detail to sort afterwards.