Ford Kuga Mk1 Rear Door C-Pillar Cover Trim Panel Right O/S 8V41-S254A42-AB

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Ford Kuga Mk1 Rear Door C-Pillar Cover Trim Panel Right O/S is an original body component from the Protective and decorative moldings group, designed for installation on the right side of the rear section of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the C-pillar and additional protection for the door edge and adjacent body panels. Thanks to its factory-fit design, it is a practical solution for accident repairs, replacing damaged covers, or completing missing body details.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1746258
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1746258
• Substitutable numbers: 1746258, 8V41-S254A42-AB, 8V41S254A42AB
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Part type: Door
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The described C-pillar cover is dedicated to the rear, right side of the first-generation Ford Kuga body. Its function is to cover the pillar structure, align the surface between the door and the body, and visually organize this part of the car body. The component belongs to the group of finishing protective moldings that reduce the risk of minor mechanical damage and improve the stylistic consistency of the vehicle's side line.

Advantages of using the original C-pillar cover

Using the original cover in the Ford Kuga Mk1 allows for maintaining factory fitment and predictable behavior of the component during operation. Key benefits include:

• secure fit to the geometry of the rear, right part of the body without the need for modifications,
• consistent appearance with other moldings and covers on the vehicle,
• stable mounting in factory attachment points,
• maintenance of the original body line after repair or replacement of a damaged component.

As a result, the Ford Kuga Mk1 Rear Door C-Pillar Cover Trim Panel Right O/S will prove useful both for local repairs and for more extensive restoration of the side part of the body.

Installation characteristics

The component is intended for installation in a specific location on the vehicle – in the rear, right zone of the body, in the area of the C-pillar and rear door. The design of the cover is prepared to work with factory mounting points, which facilitates the work of body shops and mechanics dealing with exterior assembly. Proper positioning of the cover affects:

• correct alignment of the door edge relative to the pillar,
• limitation of dirt ingress into the space between the pillar and the panel,
• maintenance of even gaps and an aesthetic flow of the side line.

When replacing, it is worth paying attention to the condition of adjacent finishing elements to maintain an even fit of the entire section.

Condition and practical application

The offered cover comes from dismantling and is a used original component, which in practice means a beneficial combination of factory quality and an attractive price compared to new replacements. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• repairs after collisions in the area of the rear door and C-pillar,
• replenishing missing elements after previous, incomplete repairs,
• restoring a consistent appearance of the side body part after operational damage.

For workshops and individual users, this means the possibility of quickly restoring full functionality and aesthetics to this zone of the vehicle without the need for costly modifications.

Complementary Ford body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Ford protective and decorative moldings category.

For those interested in a broader context of the parts market, it is worth reading the trend analysis regarding components from dismantling and original elements for premium segment cars – more information can be found in the article Crisis in the new parts market? Why used originals for premium cars are the hottest trend in 2026.