Ford Fiesta Mk7 Tailgate Rubber Seal Gasket Boot Lid 8A61-A40406-BC

Ford Fiesta Mk7 Tailgate Rubber Seal Gasket Boot Lid is an original body component from the Tailgates and rear parts group, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. It ensures a tight closure of the boot lid, limits the ingress of water, dust, and noise into the interior, and helps maintain stable operating conditions for components mounted in the rear body zone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8A61-A40406-BC
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8A61-A40406-BC
• Substitutable numbers: 8A61-A40406-BC, 8A61A40406BC
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Bootlid
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the tailgate seal

The presented seal is factory-fitted to the Ford Fiesta Mk7 tailgate, ensuring it works correctly with the body edge and the tailgate lock. This component creates a flexible barrier between the bodywork and the lid, which:

• limits the ingress of rainwater and moisture into the luggage compartment,
• reduces the amount of dust and dirt entering the interior from the rear,
• reduces noise penetration from the outside, improving cabin acoustic comfort,
• supports stable closure of the lid, which promotes even distribution of forces on the hinges and lock.

By maintaining proper flexibility and shape, the seal helps maintain the correct geometry of the contact between the lid and the body, which is important for both user comfort and corrosion protection of the rear part of the vehicle.

Benefits of using an original Ford seal

The original Ford tailgate seal has been designed specifically for the Fiesta Mk7 body structure, which translates into:

• precise fit to the edge of the rear body section without the need for modifications,
• material consistency with other sealing elements in the vehicle,
• preservation of the factory contact line between the lid and the body, which affects aesthetics and tightness.

Choosing an original component from the Tailgates and rear parts category allows you to maintain performance parameters close to factory standards and facilitates any potential future service work in the rear body zone.

Characteristics of the used component

The seal comes from dismantling, which means it is a used component, but it retains the functionality required for further operation. This type of part is a good solution in situations where:

• the existing seal is perished, cracked, or deformed,
• there are leaks in the rear part of the vehicle,
• replacement is necessary after bodywork and paint repairs in the tailgate area.

Using a used, original component allows for an economical repair while maintaining the correct profile and geometry of the seal, which is crucial for effective sealing of the rear body section.

Professional installation and operation

The tailgate seal is installed in the rear part of the vehicle in the manner intended by the body manufacturer. When replacing, it is recommended to:

• thoroughly clean the contact surfaces on the body and the lid,
• check the condition of the sheet metal edges for corrosion and deformation,
• check for even adhesion of the seal after closing the lid.

A properly installed seal supports the stable operation of the lock and hinges, and also helps keep the luggage compartment dry and clean, which is important for both the durability of electrical components in the rear of the vehicle and for daily car use.

Related Ford rear body components

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 tailgates, hinges, or locks, check the available parts in the Ford Tailgates and rear parts category.

For drivers interested in a broader approach to selecting used body and chassis components, including the impact of their condition on ride comfort and vehicle durability, the guide article Standard vs. sports suspension – design differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts? may be helpful, as it discusses the practical aspects of using second-hand components in a car.