Ford Focus Mk3 Front Seat Belt Seatbelt Left N/S BM51-61295-ABW

Ford Focus Mk3 Front Seat Belt Seatbelt Left N/S is an original component from the Seat belts and parts group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. It ensures proper compatibility with factory mounting points and safety systems, which translates into stable positioning of the driver or passenger in the seat during daily vehicle operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: BM51-61295-ABW
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: BM51-61295-ABW
• Substitutable numbers: BM51-61295-ABW, BM5161295ABW, BM51-61295-AC3JA6, BM5161295AC3JA6, BM51-61295-AC, BM5161295AC, 1764014
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Seat Belt
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and fitment for Ford Focus Mk3

The presented seat belt has been designed specifically for the third-generation Ford Focus model, taking into account the body geometry and factory mounting points. The placement on the vehicle, defined as the front left side, guarantees that the component will work with the original pillar, seat, and height adjustment mechanism without the need for any modifications to the body structure. By adhering to the manufacturer's standards, the belt maintains the correct webbing length, retractor characteristics, and locking mechanism operation, which is crucial for the proper functioning of the safety system in emergency situations.

Construction and technical function of the seat belt

The front left seat belt in the Ford Focus Mk3 serves as a primary passive safety feature, keeping the user's body in a controlled position relative to the seat and airbags. The integrated retractor mechanism is responsible for smooth webbing guidance during fastening and unfastening, as well as its rapid locking during sudden braking or impact. Key functional features of this component include:

• precise fitment to factory mounting points on the driver or front passenger side,
• maintenance of the correct webbing geometry relative to the seat and pillar,
• operation consistent with the vehicle's safety system requirements, with no adaptation needed. A belt configured in this way allows for maintaining the correct body position in the seat, which supports the operation of airbags and other passenger protection system elements.

Benefits of using an original Ford seat belt

Using an original seat belt in the Ford Focus Mk3 translates into a number of practical benefits. Factory fitment minimizes the risk of installation slack, incorrect webbing guidance, or incompatibility with the seat structure. As a result, the installation process is straightforward, and the component performs according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications after installation. Choosing a component from the Seat belts and parts group dedicated to a specific model also allows for maintaining the technical consistency of the entire safety system, which is important both during inspections and potential post-accident repairs.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered seat belt is a used item, meaning it comes from vehicle dismantling and has been verified for suitability for further use. This type of solution is often chosen by users who want to maintain the original technical specification of the vehicle while optimizing the costs of repair or replacement of a damaged part. In the case of components responsible for safety, it is particularly important that they come from a reliable source and are compatible with the specific model's design. This is precisely why many users choose original Ford seat belts instead of unverified replacements with unknown operating characteristics.

Expanding the safety zone in your Ford

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the safety zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as tensioners, retractors, or additional mounts, check out the available parts in the Ford seat belts and parts category.

Technical knowledge and parts selection

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