Ford Focus Mk3 Centre Console AUX USB Input Insert Socket CM5T-044K62-AA

Ford Focus Mk3 Centre Console AUX USB Input Insert Socket is an original component installed in the factory centre console, responsible for providing convenient multimedia connectivity within the cabin. Thanks to this module, the driver and passengers gain easy access to the USB port and AUX input, which improves the ergonomics of the audio and multimedia system. This practical solution allows for the aesthetic connection of external devices without tangled cables.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: CM5T-044K62-AA
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: CM5T-044K62-AA
• Substitutable numbers: CM5T-044K62-AA, CM5T044K62AA, 5135689
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the centre console

The presented Ford Focus Mk3 Centre Console AUX USB Input Insert Socket is a component of the centre console assembly in the Ford Focus Mk3 model, belonging to the interior components group assigned to the Dashboard category. The module acts as an interface between the vehicle's electrical system and external devices, such as audio players, smartphones, or portable storage drives. Its placement in the centre console ensures convenient access while driving, without the need to reach into hard-to-access areas. This type of solution allows for organized cable routing and reduces the risk of mechanical damage to the connectors compared to makeshift adapters. Using an original module dedicated to a specific vehicle model helps maintain a consistent interior style and improves daily comfort.

Advantages of using the original AUX USB socket

Choosing the original AUX USB socket for the Ford Focus Mk3 brings a number of practical technical and functional benefits:

• secure fit to the factory centre console without the need for mounting modifications,
• preservation of a consistent interior look thanks to matching colours and housing shape,
• stable connection with the vehicle's electrical system,
• easier diagnostics in the event of potential multimedia system faults,
• reduced risk of looseness, rattling, and poor contact characteristic of universal solutions. Thanks to this module, you can easily restore the full functionality of the factory audio system or replace a worn-out element with a new one of known specifications. This is particularly important in vehicles where portable media and wired connections are used intensively.

Interior integration and ergonomics

The Ford Focus Mk3 Centre Console AUX USB Input Insert Socket has been designed to harmonize with the styling line of the Ford Focus Mk3 dashboard. The appropriately selected shape and mounting method ensure stable seating in the panel, which translates into comfortable and repeatable plug connection without putting excessive strain on the cables. The layout of the connectors promotes intuitive operation – the driver can connect a device almost without taking their eyes off the road. Such a solution is particularly beneficial in daily car use, when frequently using phone navigation, playing music from a USB drive, or using a wired audio connection. The integrated module in the centre console helps keep the cabin tidy and reduces the risk of accidental cable disconnection while driving.

Product characteristics and condition

The offered element comes from the Ford brand, which means compliance with factory standards of workmanship and fitment for the Focus Mk3 model. The product is in the Dashboard category, i.e., the group of components responsible for the functionality and aesthetics of the front part of the vehicle interior. This is a used part, which in practice means a favourable cost-to-quality ratio while maintaining the original design and purpose. For users considering the installation of used interior equipment and vehicle electronics, additional guide materials may be useful. In the context of selecting and operating components from the secondary market, it is worth reading the article: The second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting and installing used sub-assemblies.

Expanding the cockpit area in a Ford

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, air vents, or gauge covers, check the available parts in the Ford Dashboard category.