Ford Mondeo Mk4 Quarter Window Side C-Pillar Glass Left N/S BS71-A297B01-AA

Ford Mondeo Mk4 Quarter Window Side C-Pillar Glass Left N/S is an original glass from the Car Windows group, designed for installation on the driver's side. This component stabilizes the body structure in the rear section, improves visibility, and ensures the tightness and aesthetic finish of the vehicle's side area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1691354
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1691354
• Substitutable numbers: 1691354, BS71-A297B01-AA, BS71A297B01AA
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Rear Quarter Window
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and fitment

The presented glass is a side, triangular window located in the C-pillar area on the left side of the body. It is a dedicated component for the fourth-generation Ford Mondeo, designed as a structural part of the bodywork that works in conjunction with the door frame and the rear part of the chassis. Thanks to its factory origin, the glass maintains the correct curvature and dimensions, which translates into precise fitment with seals and other side panels. Proper fitment reduces the risk of stress in the glass and minimizes the possibility of leaks in the rear side glazing zone.

Function in the bodywork and benefits of installation

The Ford Mondeo Mk4 Quarter Window Side C-Pillar Glass Left N/S performs several important structural and functional roles:

• it seals the rear part of the side body zone, limiting the ingress of water and noise into the interior,
• it supports the rigidity of the C-pillar area, which is important for body stability,
• it improves visibility in the rear side field, which facilitates maneuvering,
• it completes the stylistic line of the side of the body, maintaining a consistent appearance of the vehicle. Using an original glass in this location allows you to maintain the factory character of the body and avoid fitment problems that may arise with components of uncertain origin.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered glass is a used component, which in practice means a favorable compromise between cost and functionality. This type of part allows for a technically correct repair of damaged glazing without the need to invest in a new component, while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. In the case of side windows in the C-pillar area, it is crucial to maintain the correct geometry and compatibility with factory mounts. A used OEM component usually fits better into the existing body structure than universal replacements, which translates into installation stability and connection durability.

Support in choosing: original, replacement, or used

The selection of the appropriate glass for a specific vehicle should be based on catalog numbers and manufacturer markings to avoid fitment problems. If you want to analyze in more detail the differences between original, replacement, and used parts in terms of cost, quality, and fitment, check out the article Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.

Ford car windows – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side and rear glazing zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as side door windows, fixed rear windows, or additional glazing in the pillar areas, check the available parts in the Ford car windows category.