Ford Ranger Mk6 Gear Selector Surround Trim Panel Cover 4x4 AB39-21045B44-ECW

Ford Ranger Mk6 Gear Selector Surround Trim Panel Cover is an original center console trim element from the Dashboards group, designed for installation around the gear selector. The part has been engineered by Ford to ensure precise fitment, stable mounting, and a consistent interior aesthetic. Thanks to its factory geometry and appropriate profile, it serves as a practical solution for repairs, replacing a damaged panel, or restoring the interior to a factory-like condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-AB39-21045B44-ECW
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: AB39-21045B44
• Substitutable numbers: AB39-21045B44, AB3921045B44, AB39-21045B44-ECW, AB3921045B44ECW, 2259920, AB39-21045B44-ED3ZHE
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The gear selector surround panel in the Ford Ranger Mk6 is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the gear shifting area and for covering the selector mechanism. Its purpose is to:

• ensure an organized look for the center console,
• provide stable guidance and support for elements around the gear lever,
• protect against debris entering the space around the selector,
• maintain a consistent stylistic line of the dashboard and console.

Thanks to a design compliant with Ford's factory standards, the panel allows for maintaining the ergonomics of the gearbox operation and a clear division of zones in the cabin.

Construction and fitment for the Ford Ranger Mk6

The gear selector surround panel in question has been developed as part of the sixth-generation Ford Ranger interior trim system. This means that:

• the mounting geometry is adapted to the factory center console,
• the shape of the opening for the gear selector corresponds to the original mechanism,
• the edge profile harmonizes with adjacent elements from the Dashboards group,
• the applied mounting solutions allow for removal and reinstallation without interfering with the body structure.

Such fitment facilitates service, reduces the risk of improper alignment, and allows for maintaining the factory character of the cabin, which is particularly important during post-accident repairs or interior restoration.

Characteristics of the original Ford part

As a Ford brand component, the gear selector surround panel meets the manufacturer's internal standards regarding dimensions, assembly tolerances, and compatibility with other interior components. Its original origin translates into:

• certainty regarding compliance with the factory specification of the Ranger Mk6 model,
• predictable behavior during installation and operation,
• color and material consistency with other console elements (within a given equipment configuration),
• easier identification in service catalogs thanks to assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers.

For workshops and users, this means a lower risk of fitment issues and the possibility of a relatively quick replacement of a damaged panel with a part of known specifications.

Condition, service application, and benefits of installation

The presented panel belongs to the group of used parts, which makes it an attractive cost-effective alternative while maintaining the original Ford construction. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where:

• mechanical damage or cracking of the factory panel has occurred,
• it is necessary to replace the element after removing additional installations,
• interior repair is being carried out after a collision,
• the user aims to restore the stock look of the center console.

Installing an original gear selector surround panel allows for organizing the space around the lever, improving the visual perception of the cabin, and limiting the risk of small objects falling into the gear shifting mechanism area.

Integration with other Ford dashboard elements

The panel is part of a larger center console and dashboard assembly system, which is why its correct selection is important for the overall repair effect. In practice, this affects:

• the continuity of the stylistic line between the center console and the dashboard,
• the stability of mounting covers, frames, and adjacent panels,
• easier service access to components located under the panel,
• the overall ergonomics of operating the gear selector zone.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and center console area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, switch surrounds, or tunnel covers, check the available parts in the Ford Dashboards category.

For users who are simultaneously servicing the braking system and considering the purchase of used components, a guide describing the safe selection of elements such as discs, calipers, or ABS modules may be helpful – detailed tips can be found in the article Second-hand braking system: how to safely choose discs, calipers, and ABS?.