Second Hand Ford Sierra Wishbone

The Ford Sierra ran from 1982 to 1993 in the UK, with a significant facelift in 1987 that updated the front end, interior, and some running gear; most buyers refer to pre-facelift (1982–1987) and post-facelift (1987–1993) cars as the two main variants. When sourcing a wishbone, this facelift boundary matters, so always tell the breaker which side of 1987 your car sits on. Confirm the exact specification against your registration before ordering.

The 1987 facelift is a known boundary for Sierra running gear, and a wishbone from a pre-facelift car (1982–1987) may not be a straight swap onto a post-facelift car (1987–1993). Because your two cars sit on opposite sides of that boundary, you should not assume they share the same wishbone without checking. Route this question to the breaker with both registration numbers so they can confirm against the parts before you buy.

On the Sierra, larger-engined variants such as the 2.0 and 2.3 could be fitted with uprated front suspension components to cope with the extra weight and power, so engine size can influence wishbone specification. Always tell the breaker your engine size alongside the year and facelift status to make sure the part matches your car's setup. Confirm fitment against your registration before purchasing.

Yes, side absolutely matters — the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) wishbones are handed and are not interchangeable. Always specify NS or OS clearly when contacting a breaker, and double-check the part you receive before fitting. Getting the side wrong is one of the most common ordering mistakes on this type of component.

Trim level alone — whether your car is a Base, L, GL, Ghia, or any other Sierra grade — does not affect wishbone fitment; the suspension geometry is determined by the generation, facelift status, and engine size rather than the interior or exterior specification. You may find a Ghia-sourced part comes with slightly different cosmetic finishing around brackets or protective coatings, but the structural wishbone itself should be the same as an equivalent non-Ghia car of the same year and engine. Confirm the full spec including year and engine size with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

The XR4i and Sierra Cosworth were performance variants with distinct suspension setups, and their wishbones should not be assumed to interchange with standard Sierra parts. Whether a specific performance-model wishbone fits your car is something you must confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as differences in geometry and mounting points can exist. Do not assume fitment based on shared bodyshell alone.