Ford Tourneo Ignition Barrel Replacement Parts

Most Ford Tourneo variants use a traditional ignition barrel as part of the steering column lock assembly, so yes, the part does exist on this model. However, later Tourneo Connect and Tourneo Custom models built from around 2018 onwards may use a push-button start system instead, meaning they have no physical ignition barrel at all. Check your own vehicle before ordering — if your Tourneo has a key slot in the steering column, it has an ignition barrel; if it has a start button, it does not.

The Tourneo Connect ran in its second generation from 2013 through to around 2022, so a 2014 and a 2018 are technically within the same generation. That said, there was a facelift in 2018 that updated various interior components, and whether the ignition barrel crosses that boundary without modification is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration. Give the breaker both the donor vehicle's reg and your own to be certain.

Engine size does not affect ignition barrel fitment — the barrel sits in the steering column and is unrelated to what is under the bonnet. Trim level also makes no practical difference to the barrel itself, though higher trims like Titanium or Sport may have a slightly different surrounding shroud or finishing trim piece that is cosmetically different from a base-spec unit. The breaker may supply the barrel with or without the surrounding trim collar, so it is worth asking what is included.

The Tourneo Connect and Tourneo Custom are built on different platforms — the Connect is a compact van-based vehicle while the Custom is based on the Transit Custom — so their steering columns and ignition barrels are not the same and are very unlikely to interchange. Always source a barrel that is listed specifically for your model, and confirm the match with the breaker using your registration number. Do not assume parts cross over between Tourneo model lines.

A 2012 Tourneo Connect sits in the first generation of that model, which ran from around 2002 to 2013, before the second generation launched in 2013. Generation does matter here because the steering column design changed between generations, so you should be sourcing a barrel from a first-generation donor vehicle. Tell the breaker your registration so they can match the part to the correct column assembly.

Used ignition barrels are typically supplied coded to the donor vehicle, which means they will not match your existing key unless the barrel is re-coded or replaced with a blank barrel by a locksmith or auto-electrician. Ask the breaker upfront whether the barrel is supplied coded or uncoded, and factor in the cost of coding or key cutting before committing to a purchase. A good independent auto locksmith can usually recode or match the barrel to your existing key.