Ford Ka+ Exhaust System: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
The Ka+ was never offered with diesel in the UK — meaning a major current Ford-wide DPF recall genuinely doesn't apply here.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — Rear silencer (aftermarket) Bosal 148-183 / Walker 24158
| Rear silencer (back box) — aftermarket | Bosal 148-183; Walker 24158 (380 mm, no tip); Polmo 07.39 (860 mm); MTS 01.94320 (1050 mm); Vegaz FS-367; Izawit 14.603 |
|---|---|
| Centre / intermediate silencer — aftermarket | Walker 22854 (980 mm); Bosal 154-459; MTS 01.52160; Vegaz FS-376 (770/800 mm); Izawit 17.135 |
| Front pipe / catalytic converter (DPF on diesels) — aftermarket | Bosal 090-813 (Euro 4/5/6); Bosal 090-810 (Euro 5/6); Walker 28589 (500 mm, incl manifold); Ernst 750806 (Euro 4, 640 mm); Vegaz FTK-889 (Euro 5, 680 mm); Bluekat 1006070 (manifold type) |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine parts against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Engines listed 1.2, 1.5 Ti-VCT, Flexfuel petrol and 1.5 TDCi diesel; no part mapping. |
Good News: The Major Ford Diesel DPF Recall Doesn't Apply Here
Ford has confirmed a major, current recall (reference 24E06, part of the broader KBA 14555R campaign covering over 1.2 million diesel vehicles worldwide) addressing a Diesel Particulate Filter design weakness affecting much of Ford's diesel range. The Ka+ was never offered with a diesel engine in the UK, so this specific recall and the DPF/particulate filter considerations that come with it genuinely don't apply here — one genuine advantage of the Ka+'s simpler, petrol-only engine range.
Ford Ka+ Exhaust System: The Part That Announces Its Own Problems
On the Ford Ka+, most faults are things you'd spot visually first, but this one usually announces itself acoustically — a rattle, a drone, a noticeable jump in noise levels. That's actually helpful, since it means you'll likely notice trouble well before it gets serious.
Ford Ka+ Exhaust System: Watch: Replacing It
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Ford Ka+ Exhaust System: What It Does
Three jobs happen inside the Ford Ka+'s exhaust system: routing burnt gases away from the engine, quieting them through the silencer, and treating emissions via a catalytic converter and particulate filter. Petrol and diesel variants often need completely different systems to meet their respective emissions requirements.
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Ford Ka+ Exhaust System: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Exhaust System Guide for warning signs and fault codes to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket brands are worth trusting.
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