Ford Focus Mk3 Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Ink Blue - 643 BM51-A16800-AB

Ford Focus Mk3 Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Ink Blue is an original body component from the Gas springs, locks, hinges and other parts category, designed for operation on the right side of the front engine hood. Precise fitment and factory finish in the Ink Blue Metallic - 643 shade ensure a consistent look for the hood and maintain the correct geometry for opening and closing.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: BM51-A16800-AB-INU
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: BM51-A16800-AB
• Substitutable numbers: BM51-A16800-AB, BM51A16800AB
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door Hinge
• Color: Ink Blue Metallic - 643
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Purpose and function of the bonnet hinge

The presented hinge is responsible for the stable guidance of the hood along the opening axis, ensuring smooth movement and proper positioning relative to the fenders and the front panel. Its placement on the vehicle on the front right side allows the component to work with the Ford Focus Mk3 body structure, bearing the load during the lifting and closing of the engine hood. Thanks to a design compliant with Ford's factory standards, the hinge maintains the appropriate connection rigidity, reduces unwanted play, and helps maintain correct gaps between the hood and adjacent body panels.

Ink Blue Metallic - 643 color finish

The component is finished in Ink Blue Metallic - 643, which allows for aesthetic matching to the bodywork in the same shade without the need for additional painting or with minimal correction. The metallic coating promotes visual consistency of the engine bay and the hood edges, which is important both for post-accident repairs and when replacing worn-out service parts. Selecting the correct hinge color reduces the risk of shade differences in the cowl and longitudinal member area, which is significant for professional body and paint repairs and for maintaining the vehicle's value.

Installation and operational characteristics

The bonnet hinge was designed as an OEM Ford part, which facilitates installation in factory mounting points without the need for modifications. The properly selected geometry of the arms and pivot points translates into:

• stable hood guidance during opening and closing,
• reduction of stress in the body mounting area,
• proper adherence of the hood to the seals and lock. The used condition allows for economical repair while maintaining the original construction, which is beneficial for optimizing service costs while upholding the factory standard of workmanship.

Application in service practice

This hinge will prove particularly useful for repairs following collisions in the front part of the vehicle, replacing deformed hood mounting elements, or restoring the correct hood alignment after previous, imprecise repairs. Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, it is possible to set gaps more accurately and reduce the risk of the hood edges rubbing against the fenders. In combination with properly functioning gas springs and the hood lock, the hinge creates a coherent system responsible for the safe and predictable operation of the front hood, which is important for both ease of use and safety while driving.

Related category elements and part selection

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front engine hood area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, hood locks, or support springs, check the available parts in the Gas springs, locks, hinges and other parts Ford category. To better understand the importance of original body and engine components and the correct selection of used parts by catalog numbers, it is worth reading the guide on our blog: Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it using original Audi parts. Although it concerns a different brand, it demonstrates a practical approach to selecting OEM parts that can also be applied when servicing a Ford.