Ford Focus Mk3 Rear Seat Head Rest Centre Headrest Black Red Stitch 1866451

Ford Focus Mk3 Rear Seat Head Rest Centre Headrest Black Red Stitch is an original component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation in the rear part of the cabin. Its carefully contoured shape and contrasting stitching improve passenger comfort while visually refreshing the vehicle's interior. This is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain upholstery consistency and restore the factory look of the rear bench seat.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1866451
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1866451
• Substitutable numbers: F1EB-A501A0-2SA1F6A, F1EBA501A02SA1F6A, 1866451
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function of the headrest

The presented headrest is designed as a component for the rear center seating position in the Ford Focus Mk3. Its purpose is to provide stable support for the passenger's head and neck, which reduces strain during sudden braking and improves seating ergonomics on longer journeys. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle allows for the full functionality of the bench seat, including folding the backrest, provided the specific vehicle version's construction allows for it.

Design and interior fit

The black headrest upholstery with red stitching creates a cohesive, slightly sporty interior character that blends well with the factory Ford seats. The contrasting stitching highlights the element's lines and helps visually integrate it with the other seats, especially in trim versions with a more dynamic finish. Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's solutions, proper fitment with the rear bench backrest is maintained, without any play or unwanted movement.

Benefits of using an original component

Choosing an original headrest from the Seats and benches group provides a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory geometry of head and neck support,
• secure seating in the backrest guides, without the need for modifications,
• consistent appearance of the rear bench seat with other upholstery elements,
• easier vehicle resale due to maintaining complete interior equipment. Additionally, using an original solution reduces the risk of dimensional mismatch that can occur with universal parts.

Condition, installation, and practical tips

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the functionality intended by the manufacturer. Installation usually involves sliding the headrest pins into the factory guides of the rear bench backrest, making the replacement an operation that can be performed even in garage conditions. Before installation, it is worth verifying the compatibility of the pin shape and spacing with your existing backrest to ensure proper locking in the height adjustment positions.

Expanding the Ford rear bench seating area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bench seating area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or additional side supports, check out the available parts in the Ford Seats and benches category.

More about comfort and vehicle value

If you are considering a broader improvement in travel comfort and cabin aesthetics, it is worth checking out advice on selecting seats and upholstery elements from dismantling. Practical tips on how changing interior equipment affects driving comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle can be found in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car. Additionally, to more precisely match interior elements to a specific Ford version, a guide describing the use of the OEM number when selecting parts may be helpful – a detailed step-by-step description can be found in the material Guide: how to select the right car part by VIN and OEM number.