Ford Fiesta Mk8 Puma Mk2 Dashboard Dash Centre Top Audio Speaker H1BT-18808-KA

Ford Fiesta Mk8 Puma Mk2 Dashboard Dash Centre Top Audio Speaker is an original audio system component mounted in the center of the dashboard, designed specifically for Ford Fiesta Mk8 and Ford Puma Mk2 models. Thanks to its factory fitment, it ensures consistent sound quality with the other speakers and aesthetic integration with the cockpit. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore full audio functionality or perform a precise interior repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: H1BT-18808-KA
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: H1BT-18808-KA
• Substitutable numbers: 2093056, H1BT-18808-KA, H1BT18808KA
• Part type: Dash Cover
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the dashboard

The central dashboard speaker is responsible for completing the soundstage in the cabin, improving the clarity of dialogues, system alerts, and overall tonal balance. As an element of the Dashboards category, it is structurally matched to the factory mounts and the shape of the center panel, which facilitates installation without interfering with the cockpit structure. Using the original central speaker in the Ford Fiesta Mk8 and Ford Puma Mk2 allows for maintaining the acoustic characteristics intended by the manufacturer, without the need for electrical system modifications or alterations to the grilles.

Benefits of using an original Ford speaker

Choosing a factory central speaker for the dashboard brings a number of practical advantages:

• Full electrical compatibility with the audio system in the Ford Fiesta Mk8 and Ford Puma Mk2.
• Consistent, predictable performance parameters, in line with the manufacturer's audio system specifications.
• Stable mounting in the dashboard structure, without looseness or unwanted resonances.
• Cohesive integration with other interior elements, with no differences in color or grille shape. Thanks to this, the central dashboard speaker will work well both when replacing a damaged element and when restoring the factory audio configuration after previous modifications.

Product characteristics and installation

The offered speaker comes from Ford, which means maintaining the vehicle manufacturer's quality standards. As a used item, it is a good choice for those looking for a cost-effective solution while maintaining the vehicle's original specifications. Installing the central speaker in the dashboard usually comes down to:

• removing the upper dashboard panel in the central section,
• disconnecting the audio system connector,
• replacing the speaker with a functional unit,
• reinstalling the panel while maintaining the factory mounting points. Such a solution allows for quick and orderly repair without the need to adapt universal components.

Why choose a used OEM part

A used Ford central dashboard speaker is a compromise between cost and maintaining the vehicle's original construction. Unlike random replacements, the factory component ensures:

• preservation of the interior acoustics intended by the manufacturer,
• no need for wiring harness modifications,
• easier diagnostics in case of potential audio system faults. If you are interested in a broader ecological context and want to consciously choose dismantled parts, it is worth reading the article: Sustainable automotive and the impact of original used parts on the environment.

Expansion and modernization of the Ford cockpit area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as air vents, grilles, or additional modules built into the panel, check the available parts in the Ford Dashboards category.