In short
- Fiesta generation numbers differ between naming systems, so the number alone is not enough.
- Use the year and ST status to narrow the choice, then confirm the front of the car.
- The 2018 to 2021 and 2022 to 2023 Mk8 STs need separate drawings because the face changed.
Fiesta numbering is awkward because two people can use different Mk numbers and both mean the same car. I am not going to settle an international counting argument here. I am going to show which names this catalogue uses, the years attached to each drawing, and the bit that matters most: the face of the car in front of you.
Why do Fiesta Mk numbers disagree?
Fiesta Mk numbers disagree because different markets count the generations differently. The gap is usually one number, not a different car. This site uses the numbering Jonathan has used on his finished Fiesta posters, consistently across the set.
Changing one name to match one source would make the catalogue count two ways at once. I keep the house names, then print the year range beside every car so the number never has to do the whole job.
Which five Fiesta drawings are in the catalogue?
| Catalogue name | Years | What separates it |
|---|---|---|
| Mk5 | 1999 to 2002 | The ordinary New Edge Fiesta in the catalogue, not an ST. |
| Mk6 ST | 2004 to 2008 | The ST150 with the naturally aspirated 2.0 litre engine. |
| Mk7 ST | 2013 to 2017 | The ST180. The ST arrived after this Fiesta shape had already been facelifted. |
| Mk8 ST, pre-facelift | 2018 to 2021 | The 2018 to 2021 front end, before the nose changed. |
| Mk8 ST, facelift | 2022 to 2023 | The 2022 to 2023 facelift. It is a separate drawing because the face changed. |
There is one ordinary Fiesta and four Fiesta ST drawings. The two Mk8 entries are not a duplicate. The facelift changed the nose, so a 2019 owner and a 2022 owner need different artwork even though both cars are called Mk8.
Which Fiesta drawing matches your year?
Use the year to narrow the catalogue, then check the ST badge and the front of the car. The finder narrows the drawings by year and ST badge. You must still compare the face yourself. A blank result means there is no listed match for that combination.
Once you have the generation, choose its guide:
Why does the face matter more than the generation?
The face decides whether one drawing can honestly represent the car. A facelift that changes the lamps, grille, or bumper needs separate artwork, even when the badge and generation name stay the same.
Compare the two Mk8 front endsif the year is close to the change. The Fiesta numbering explanationhelps when another listing uses a different Mk number. The name narrows the search; the picture confirms whether the drawing is suitable.
What should you check before ordering a Fiesta print?
Check the model year, the ST badge, and the front bumper against the live preview. Then enter the registration and choose the paint. If the preview is the wrong face, stop there and use the custom request instead.
You can see all five on the catalogue page. If none is the car in your photograph, send the photographs for a new drawing. I would rather add the right one than make a nearby year look close enough.
Buying for someone else? The Fiesta ST gift guide has a checklist for the details to collect and explains when a modified car needs a custom drawing.
Questions people actually ask
- Why do Ford Fiesta generation numbers differ?
- Ford Fiesta generation numbers differ because UK enthusiast usage and other market or factory counts do not start from the same place. A guide can therefore be one number away without describing a different car. This site keeps one established count across the whole Fiesta range.
- Is a Fiesta ST Mk8 facelift the same drawing as the earlier Mk8?
- No. The 2022 Fiesta ST facelift has a different front end from the 2018 to 2021 car, so the catalogue uses two drawings. A specification option can change figures, but it cannot move a grille, lamp, or bumper line.
- How can I tell which Fiesta print matches my car?
- Start with the year and whether the car is an ST, then compare the front lamps, grille, and bumper with the catalogue preview. The year narrows the choice, while the face confirms it. If those disagree, do not choose the nearest-looking model.
Written by Jonathan in Derby. Last updated .