Ford Transit Custom Front Seat Driver's Seat Headrest Fabric Charcoal Black

Ford Transit Custom Front Seat Driver's Seat Headrest Fabric Charcoal Black is an original component from the Headrests category, designed for installation in the front of the vehicle. It provides stable head support for the driver, improving comfort and safety during daily vehicle operation. Thanks to its subdued charcoal black color scheme, it blends well with the standard upholstery used in Ford Transit Custom models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1817945
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1817945
• Substitutable numbers: BK21-611A08-AE35B8, BK21611A08AE35B8, 1817945
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and function of the headrest

The presented headrest is designed as a component of the driver's seat in the Ford Transit Custom, located in the front cabin area. Its task is to limit the strain on the cervical spine during sudden braking or collisions, as well as to improve seating ergonomics on long journeys. The headrest construction allows for comfortable head support, which reduces fatigue and promotes a more stable position behind the wheel.

Materials and visual fit

The headrest is made of upholstery fabric in a charcoal-black shade, which allows for an aesthetic match to most factory seats in the Ford Transit Custom. The neutral color scheme facilitates integration with the vehicle interior, regardless of the trim level. The fabric has been selected to ensure a pleasant feel while remaining practical for daily use, suitable for a commercial vehicle often operating in intensive conditions.

Performance characteristics and installation

As an original Ford component, the headrest is structurally matched to the driver's seat in the Transit Custom, which translates into a proper fit and predictable behavior while driving. Installation takes place in the front of the vehicle, in the standard seat guides, without the need to modify the seat structure. As a result, replacing a damaged or worn headrest with this item is a practical solution that restores the factory functionality of the driver's seat.

Product condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered headrest comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical replacement of the component while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing a used part is a beneficial solution for fleet users and owners of commercial vehicles who want to maintain interior consistency and safety parameters without incurring the costs of purchasing a new component. At the same time, using an original headrest helps maintain compliance with the factory design assumptions of the driver's seat.

Extending the comfort zone in the Ford Transit Custom

Replacing the driver's seat headrest is a simple way to improve comfort and ergonomics in the Ford Transit Custom cabin, especially in vehicles intensively used in local and long-distance transport. Maintaining proper head support is important for both safety and the daily comfort of the driver who spends many hours behind the wheel. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front seating area in your Ford and need other items from the same group, such as passenger headrests, additional center headrests, or replacement headrests with different finishes, check the available parts in the Ford Headrests category. For users interested in optimizing service costs for other brands, including city and compact class vehicles, a guide on selecting original components from the secondary market may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Proven ways to cheaper MINI car service using original components.