Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Tailgate Trim Cover Panel Ebony Left N/S 7S71-N454A29-ADW

Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Tailgate Trim Cover Panel Ebony Left N/S is an original trim component from the Trims, decorative strips and decorations group, designed for installation on the left side of the tailgate. The Ebony-colored element allows for maintaining a consistent interior finish of the trunk, providing an aesthetic and functional finish to this area of the vehicle body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7S71-N454A29-ADW
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7S71-N454A29-ADW
• Substitutable numbers: 1488585, 7S71N454A29AD3ZHE, 7S71-N454A29-AD3ZHE, 7S71-N454A29-ADW, 7S71N454A29ADW
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Trim

Purpose and fitment

The panel has been designed specifically for the Ford Mondeo Mk4 as a finishing element for the left side of the tailgate. Thanks to the factory mounting geometry and the correct profile, it fits the tailgate structure, which facilitates installation and allows for a stable, secure fit without the need for modifications.

Its placement on the vehicle in the rear, left part of the tailgate means the element is responsible for aesthetically covering the internal metal structure and protecting this area from accidental mechanical damage during daily use of the trunk.

Function and benefits of installation

The tailgate panel performs several important functional and visual roles:

• visually organizes the interior of the tailgate, covering structural elements and mounts,
• creates a consistent finishing surface in Ebony color, matched to the rest of the upholstery,
• reduces the risk of scratches and minor damage to the internal metal of the tailgate,
• makes it easier to keep the trunk clean thanks to a compact, easy-to-wipe surface.

For the user, this means a more organized luggage space and the preservation of the vehicle's factory interior character. Replacing a damaged or missing panel with an original part allows for restoring the consistent look of this area, which is significant both aesthetically and practically.

Component characteristics and installation

As a part from the Trims, decorative strips and decorations group, the panel has been developed with precise fitment in mind with other trunk trims. The design provides appropriate mounting points, which allows for installation using factory clips and mounts provided in the tailgate.

The item is used, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear, while maintaining full mounting functionality. This solution allows for an economical repair or replacement of missing equipment while maintaining the original manufacturing standard.

Use in service and restoration

The rear left tailgate panel in Ebony will work well both for typical post-accident repairs and for trunk interior restoration when the existing trim is damaged, cracked, or incomplete. Using an original element allows you to avoid fitment problems typical of replacements with universal geometry.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the trunk area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, decorative strips, or trim covers, check the available parts in the Ford Trims, decorative strips and decorations category.

More about using dismantled parts

When planning restoration work or visual modifications, it is worth considering the wider use of verified dismantled parts, which allow for cost reduction while maintaining factory quality. Inspiration regarding this approach to tuning and modernization can be found in the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components, where practical applications of original components in car modification projects are described.