Ford Focus St-2 Mk2 Door Opening Weatherstrip Front Right O/S 4M51-B20708-AG

Ford Focus St-2 Mk2 Door Opening Weatherstrip Front Right O/S is an original component from the Door seals category, designed for installation on the front right door of the second-generation Focus ST sports version. The carefully designed profile ensures a tight fit to the bodywork, reducing noise, vibrations, and unwanted air drafts. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore proper acoustic insulation and vehicle operating comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1495868
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1495868
• Substitutable numbers: 1495868, 4M51-B20708-AG, 4M51B20708AG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door Seal
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and function of the door seal

The presented seal has been designed specifically for installation on the front right door, which guarantees a proper fit to the shape of the door frame and the body pillar. It is responsible for maintaining a seal between the door and the bodywork, which has a direct impact on:

• limiting the penetration of water and moisture into the cabin,
• reducing wind noise at higher speeds,
• stabilizing the door in the closed position through proper pressure,
• maintaining the correct operation of locks and door mechanisms. Thanks to the proper profile and material flexibility, the seal helps maintain acoustic comfort and proper door closing, which is particularly important in dynamically operated Focus ST units.

Benefits of using an original Ford seal

The original Ford door seal has been developed for specific body geometry, which translates into precise fitting with the door frame and factory mounting points. In practice, this means:

• no need for modifications or adjustments during installation,
• maintaining the factory contact line between the door and the body,
• visual consistency with other seals in the vehicle,
• stable performance parameters within typical operating temperature ranges. Choosing an original Ford door seal helps avoid problems characteristic of universal profile replacements, such as local leaks, excessive stress, or accelerated wear at critical bending points.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered seal comes from dismantling, which allows maintaining compliance with the factory vehicle specification while optimizing repair costs. A used component is a good solution in situations where the existing seal has suffered from:

• mechanical damage during a collision or bodywork,
• cracks or permanent deformations in the sill area,
• excessive wear resulting in noise and leaks. A properly selected, original used seal allows restoring the correct fit of the door to the body without the need to invest in new, expensive components.

Installation and fit for Ford Focus St-2 Mk2

The seal is intended for installation in the second-generation Ford Focus ST-2, on the front right door. The component's construction is adapted to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation both in workshop conditions and in professional body and paint shops. A properly installed seal:

• ensures even pressure around the entire door perimeter,
• eliminates typical whistling and noise that appear with worn seals,
• helps maintain a stable microclimate inside the cabin. To maintain full functionality, it is recommended to check the condition of the contact surface on the body and properly position the seal profile in the corners and on the door curves.

Complementary Ford door seals

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional frame seals, sill seals, or pillar seals, check the available parts in the Ford door seals category. For users interested in a broader context of using original used components in premium vehicles, an article describing the advantages of such solutions may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Mercedes – comfort, prestige, and durability. Why is it worth choosing original used parts?.