Ford Puma Exhaust System: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Unlike much of Ford's range, UK Pumas were never sold with diesel — meaning a major current Ford-wide DPF recall genuinely doesn't apply here.

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OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: genuinely worth knowing: exhaust and catalytic converter part numbers vary significantly by engine on the Puma — a part correct for one engine variant will very likely not fit or meet emissions requirements on another, so confirm your exact engine code via VIN before ordering, particularly for the catalytic converter itself.

Front pipe with catalytic converter (petrol)	Genuinely a different part from the diesel front pipe below — confirm your exact engine code before ordering, and check whether your engine uses a manifold-integrated cat (as confirmed on several Ford EcoBoost units) rather than a separate bolt-in section
Front pipe with diesel particulate filter (diesel, where fitted)	A genuinely different assembly from the petrol cat pipe, combining catalytic and particulate filtration in one unit — not sold as two separate parts
Centre/intermediate pipe	A genuinely separate section from both the front pipe and rear silencer
Rear silencer, front-wheel drive	A genuinely different silencer and mounting arrangement applies versus AWD (where fitted) variants — the underbody routing differs enough that the two aren't interchangeable
Rear silencer, AWD (where fitted)	A genuinely different silencer and mounting from the front-wheel-drive version above, to clear the rear differential and driveshaft routing
ST rear silencer	A genuinely different, larger-bore twin-exit system from the standard rear silencer — not a like-for-like swap

Good News: The Major Ford Diesel DPF Recall Doesn't Apply to UK Pumas

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. Worth knowing directly: while a 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel Puma was offered in continental Europe, Ford explicitly confirmed the UK market never took this diesel option — UK Pumas are petrol/mild-hybrid only. This means the DPF recall genuinely doesn't apply to a standard UK-market Puma, though it's worth double-checking if your specific car was privately imported from Europe.

The Part That Announces Its Own Problems

Unlike a lot of the parts on this site, this is one where you'll usually hear the fault before you see it — a rattle, a drone, a sudden increase in noise that wasn't there last week. That's actually useful, since it gives you a head start on catching problems early.

Before you buy: exhaust configuration differs significantly by engine size, fuel type and whether your car has a particulate filter. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Ford Puma Exhaust System reference plate

What It Does

The exhaust system channels burnt gases away from the engine, reduces noise through the silencer, and on most modern cars, treats emissions through a catalytic converter and particulate filter before gases exit the tailpipe. Petrol and diesel versions of the same model often use entirely different systems due to different emissions treatment requirements.

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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Ford Puma Exhaust System: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

OEM Part Numbers

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