If you have arrived here from FiestaMk7.com, this is the new home of all of the info that was on it, condensed into a useful menu for now with links back to the forum. Read only. Will be slowly transferring all useful info to pages on this site as a static site.
Originally started back in 2010, it was once a busy forum, with various ups and downs. In its early years, it had a lot of web traffic, we had window stickers, competitions, supplier discounts, meetups and overall was a great community.
Nowadays, (2025), it’s pretty static. Facebook groups and pages have probably taken most of the traffic. Maintaining phpBB along with the associated php versions, hosting issues, mailsend issues, spam, security vulnerabilities and lastly, just life / priorities has made me take the decision to do this. Like the Fiesta itself, maybe the forum will forever last in memory, even though the Fiesta has reached the end of the line.
Forums are not dead, but in this instance pretty stale. I salute everyone that has contributed over the years.
For now the domain is pointed to here, info all still accessible
https://www.fiestamk7.jamescooke.me.uk
I’m always willing to help with anything car related – got a question? Contact me.
Want part numbers and or diagrams for a MK7/Mk8 – Contact me
Interested in the domain? Contact me.
What is a Mk7 Fiesta?
When I initially started the forum, this became a bit of a topic.
In the UK, generally, we know the Fiesta as:
| UK | Generation |
| Mk1 – 1976 – 1983 | 1st Gen |
| Mk2 – 1983 to 1989 – including Xr2 | 2nd Gen |
| Mk3 – 1989 to 1996 – including Xr2i, RS Turbo, RS1800, Si. | 3rd Gen (Codename – BE13) Sometimes referred to as GFJ |
| Mk3.5 – 1994 to 1996 | 3rd Gen with various changes |
| MK4 – 1996 to 1999 | 4th Gen (BE91) |
| Mk5 – 1999 to 2002 – including Zetec S | 4th Gen facelift (BE91) |
| Mk6 – 2002 to 2008 – including the Zetec S, ST150 | 5th Gen (BE256) |
| Mk7 – 2008 to 2013 | 6th Gen (B299-hatchback) (B409 sedan) |
| Mk7.5 – 2013 to 2017 – Including the ST180/ST200 | 6th Gen facelift (B479) |
| Mk8 – 2017 till end of production | 7th Gen (B479) |
Where things get a bit tricky is that the Mk4/5 is essentially the same car. Mk5 has updated headlights & bumpers, but it stood out as a new version and became known as the Mk5.
In some regions, where they refer to it all by generations that brings everything after down a notch and sometimes the Mk7 Fiesta, is known as the Mk6. And so on.
Below links I need to update! All still accessible via https://www.fiestamk7.jamescooke.me.uk
Guides
KnN Filters – Panel Filters/Induction Kits
Coilover Kits
1.6 Ti-VCT Mountune Upgrades (Cat-back Exhaust/MP140/MR155)
Seats
mirror caps removal!!!
Activating rear speakers
Fitting Parking Sensors
THE RADIO LED GUIDE!
EGR blanking – 1.6 TDCI 95
Gear Oil Change to Castrol SMX-S
Front/Rear/Side Skirts & Roof Spoiler Fitting Instructions
Running an amp battery lead
Changing The Air Filter
Reseting one touch window
Pollen / Cabin Filter
Headunit
How To Install A J1 Induction Kit
Changing Springs
Mondeo Sunglasses Holder
DMB Gel Overlays
Zetec S badge
Making Use Of Your ‘Secret Compartment’
Owner’s Handbook
Fitting ‘Ford Power’ Start Button
Bulb Fitment
Usefull posts from ‘Issues & Questions’
Are you planning on installing an aftermarket car alarm?
Gear Stick (squeak)
Spare Wheel Kit for a Fiesta Mk7
Fiesta Chinese radio
Fiesta Top gear review
zetec spoiler on a style
wheels corroded
multi fuction (stalk slow)
Pipercross flat filter
How do you fit the Cusco strut brace to a mk7 Fez, HELP!!
Note to self p51 next
Reviews
Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 2009
by Ricardo62 » Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:32 pm
Ford Fiesta 1.6TDCi Titanium
by samjprobinson » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:35 pm
Ford Fiesta review 😀
by telwick » Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:45 pm
Car Setup – Cause & Effect
Exhausts Basics Guide
Responce/Oversteer/Understeer/Transitions
Geometry & Instability
Limited Slip Issues
Tyres
Wheel Alignment
Shock Absorber Forces
Anti Roll Bars
Ride & Roll Resistance Spring