Ford Kuga C520 Grand C-Max C344 Centre Console Armrest Black AM51-R044H60-B

Ford Kuga C520 Grand C-Max C344 Centre Console Armrest Black is an original interior component designed for the factory centre console. It provides comfortable forearm support for the driver and passenger, improves console ergonomics, and helps maintain a consistent, aesthetic cabin appearance. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the original Ford interior specification while ensuring driving comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: AM51-R044H60-B
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: AM51-R044H60-B
• Substitutable numbers: AM51-R044H60-B, AM51R044H60B, E1C1-R048W42-AA, E1C1R048W42AA
• Category: Centre & Overhead Console Parts

Purpose and compatibility with Ford models

The presented armrest is designed for the factory centre console in Ford Kuga C520 and Ford Grand C-Max C344 models. The OEM-based construction allows for maintaining the correct mounting geometry, fitment with centre tunnels, and proper positioning relative to the seats. As a result, the component integrates well with the existing interior structure without the need for modifications or adaptations. The black colour scheme of the housing allows for aesthetic matching with most upholstery configurations and centre panels used in these models, which facilitates maintaining a consistent cabin look. For users concerned with the original character of the vehicle, this is a beneficial service solution when replacing a damaged or worn component.

Function in the centre console system

The centre console armrest performs several important functional and ergonomic roles:

• provides stable forearm support while driving, which relieves shoulders and wrists,
• improves the comfort of operating the gear lever and controls in the centre tunnel,
• helps maintain an organized space in the console area,
• helps reduce wear on adjacent upholstery elements by absorbing some of the mechanical loads. A well-fitted centre console armrest contributes to noticeable comfort in daily use, especially during longer trips when the driver keeps their hands in a similar position for extended periods. Proper fitment to the Ford Kuga and Grand C-Max structure promotes an ergonomic driving position.

Construction and assembly characteristics

As a component from the Console parts group, the armrest works with the factory centre tunnel frame and the mounting points provided by the manufacturer. This solution facilitates service installation in place of a worn or damaged element, without the need to interfere with the interior structure. The use of original geometry allows for maintaining correct assembly gaps and reduces the risk of unwanted rattles or looseness during operation. The element is intended for vehicles where armrest replacement is required due to mechanical damage, operational wear, or the desire to restore the condition close to factory standards. Workshop and body shop users can treat it as a functional replacement installed in place of the original, while maintaining compatibility with the Ford centre console design.

Benefits of using an original used component

Choosing an original, used centre console armrest allows you to combine adherence to the manufacturer's design with a reasonable cost approach. A dismantled component retains the factory construction and mounting method, which promotes trouble-free installation and predictable behaviour during operation. This is a particularly interesting solution for users who want to recreate the original interior layout without using universal replacements. If you want to better understand how the use of original dismantled components affects the durability of repairs and the cost-effectiveness of service, it is worth reading an article describing the comparison of VAG group power units and their maintenance using reclaimed parts – you can find it here: comparison of popular TSI and TDI engines and repair using dismantled parts. Additionally, if you are interested in the broader ecological and economic context of using used components, the material on the circular economy in the automotive industry will be helpful: circular economy in the garage and the advantages of used dismantled parts.

Expanding the console area modernization in your Ford

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the centre console area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as control panels, frames, or additional trim modules, check the available parts in the Ford Console parts category.