Ford Focus St-2 Mk3 Rear Side Quarter Window Glass Left N/S 8M51-A297B01-C

Ford Focus St-2 Mk3 Rear Side Quarter Window Glass Left N/S is an original body component from the Car Windows category, designed for installation on the left rear side of the vehicle. It ensures proper interior illumination, structural body stability, and a consistent side profile appearance, in accordance with Ford manufacturer specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8M51-A297B01-C
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8M51-A297B01-C
• Substitutable numbers: 8M51-A297B01-C, 8M51A297B01C, BM51-A297B01-CD, BM51A297B01CD, 2010626
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Rear Quarter Window
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and fitment

The presented window is designed specifically as a rear side body component for the left side of the Ford Focus St-2 Mk3 model. Its placement in the quarter window area ensures correct glazing geometry, maintenance of factory mounting gaps, and an aesthetic connection with other windows and body parts.

By using a solution consistent with Ford's factory specifications, the window works with original seals, trims, and mounts, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of leaks or unwanted body stress.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an element from the Car Windows category, the rear side quarter window is responsible for several key functions:

• maintaining the proper lateral rigidity of the body structure in the rear part of the vehicle,
• ensuring proper visibility in the rear pillar zone,
• reducing noise and vibrations transmitted to the passenger cabin,
• maintaining the consistent styling line characteristic of the ST-2 Mk3 version.

Its original Ford origin promotes precise fitment to the bodywork, which translates into stable seating in the frame, proper cooperation with the seals, and predictable behavior during vehicle operation.

Condition of the item and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered window is a used item, which allows for combining compliance with factory specifications with an attractive price compared to new components. For many Ford Focus St-2 Mk3 users, this is a sensible way to restore full functionality and aesthetics to the side of the body without overstraining the service budget.

Choosing an original used window reduces the risk of installation problems typical of lower-quality aftermarket replacements, while simultaneously allowing for visual consistency with the other windows in the vehicle.

Professional installation and practical application

The left rear side quarter window is intended for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, on the driver's side. It is recommended to entrust the installation to a specialized service or a facility dealing with window installation, which allows for maintaining tightness, correct alignment in the frame, and the durability of the connection to the body.

A properly selected and installed component affects acoustic comfort, passive safety, and vehicle aesthetics, which is important both during daily use and in the event of a potential vehicle resale.

Modernization expansion and cost optimization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear glazing area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as side door windows, rear window, or additional sealing elements, check the available parts in the Ford Car Windows category.

When planning your service budget, it is worth considering that used original parts can significantly reduce repair costs while maintaining a high level of fitment. More practical tips on the cost-effectiveness of such solutions can be found in the article Rising repair costs and the boom in used parts – how to save on car service?.