Ford Kuga Mk2 Rear Centre Middle Seat Belt Latch Catch Buckle 1857483

Ford Kuga Mk2 Rear Centre Middle Seat Belt Latch Catch Buckle is an original safety system component designed for installation in the rear centre seating position. This component from the Seat belts and parts group ensures proper belt fastening and a stable connection, which translates into safe and comfortable use of the rear bench seat in your Ford.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1857483
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1857483
• Substitutable numbers: CV44-60044-BC3JA6, CV4460044BC3JA6, 1857483, CV44-60044-BC, CV4460044BC
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Seat Belt
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and function of the seat belt buckle

The presented buckle is dedicated to the rear centre seat in the Ford Kuga Mk2 model and works with the factory seat belt. Its task is to securely lock the belt tongue and keep it in a stable position so that the forces acting during driving and a potential collision are transferred in accordance with the manufacturer's design assumptions. Thanks to the precise fit to the specific body model, the correct belt routing geometry is maintained, which is important for both the effectiveness of protection and the comfort of the passenger sitting in the middle of the rear bench seat.

Construction and fit for Ford Kuga Mk2

The buckle has been designed as an element of Ford's passive safety system, taking into account requirements regarding durability, resistance to material fatigue, and repeatability of the locking mechanism's operation. The design provides for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, at the central point of the bench seat, with proper cable routing and attachment to the body structure. As a part coming from the same product line as other seat belt system elements, the buckle maintains factory standards of fit with upholstery, mounts, and anchor points. This allows for installation without modifications, while maintaining the original interior look and the correct position of the buckle relative to the seat and backrest.

Performance characteristics and safety

The buckle mechanism has been developed to ensure a clearly perceptible, secure latching of the tongue and easy, intuitive release via the button. The appropriately selected release force is important for safety – on one hand, it allows for quick unfastening of the belt, and on the other, it prevents accidental opening while driving. The placement in the rear centre position promotes safe transport of a passenger in this spot, while maintaining the proper belt path across the chest and hips. Using an original buckle allows for maintaining compliance with the vehicle manufacturer's design assumptions, which is particularly important in the context of passive safety system operation.

Condition, origin, and service application

The element comes from the Ford brand offer and is intended for use as a replacement part in vehicles where wear, damage, or replacement of the seat belt system after a collision has occurred. Replacing the buckle with a component structurally consistent with the original allows for restoring full functionality of the rear centre seating position without interfering with the body structure. In service practice, the installation of such a buckle is recommended wherever there are problems with proper tongue latching, play in the mechanism, or visible damage to the housing. Using a dedicated element from the same product group minimizes the risk of improper operation of the safety system.

Expanding the safety system in your Ford

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the interior safety zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as tensioners, buckles, or complete seat belts, check the available parts in the Ford seat belts and parts category. To better understand the differences in the design of safety systems and manufacturers' approaches to designing body and chassis elements, it is worth reading the comparative material regarding high-performance cars – you will find it in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the specifics of components used in vehicles with higher operational requirements.