Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Window Boot Lid Tailgate Glass AS2 BS71-A42004-A

Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Window Boot Lid Tailgate Glass is an original component from the Car windows group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle body. It ensures proper rear visibility, correct body geometry, and compatibility with factory Ford solutions, serving as a functional solution for post-accident repairs or replacing a worn-out window.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1712917
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1712917
• Substitutable numbers: 1712917, BS71-A42004-AD, BS71A42004AD, BS71-A42004-A, BS71A42004A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Rear Window
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and fitment

The presented rear window is dedicated to the fourth-generation Ford Mondeo (Mk4) model and has been designed as a component mounted in the boot lid area. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle ensures compatibility with factory mounting points and the body's styling lines, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the vehicle's original appearance. As a part from the Car windows group, this component works with factory seals, boot lid hinges, and lifting mechanisms, allowing for the maintenance of tightness and proper rigidity of the rear body structure.

Technical and functional characteristics

The Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Window Boot Lid Tailgate Glass has been manufactured to standards meeting the requirements for car windows mounted in the rear of the vehicle. The appropriate thickness and type of glass ensure proper mechanical strength and resistance to typical operational loads, such as body stress or temperature changes. The component is adapted to function as a rear window, which means, among other things, matching the factory contour of the boot lid, compatibility with original mounting elements, and maintaining the appropriate glazed surface for comfortable driver visibility. As a result, the window fits well into the passive safety system and the ergonomics of daily driving.

Condition, origin, and advantages of using a used part

The offered window comes from dismantling and is marked as a used original Ford part. In practice, this means maintaining factory geometry, compatibility with the body structure, and fitment with other boot lid components. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining original mounting parameters. Using an original window from the secondary market allows you to:

• maintain the visual consistency of the rear body section,
• preserve correct fitment with seals and boot lid hardware,
• reduce the risk of installation problems typical of replacements with poorer dimensional tolerance.

Use in repairs and upgrades

The Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Window Boot Lid Tailgate Glass will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a mechanically damaged or clouded component. Due to the preservation of the original specification, it is suitable for users who want to restore the vehicle to a state close to factory condition, without interfering with the body structure. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as other windows, seals, or additional glazed elements, check the available parts in the Ford car windows category.

Knowledge and technical support

When planning body repairs and selecting windows, it is worth using the experience of other users and comparisons of solutions used in different models. A good point of reference for automotive enthusiasts may be an article describing the development of popular models and their sub-assemblies, such as Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – structural changes and VW car parts, which shows how manufacturers design and modify key vehicle components across successive generations.