Ford Puma ST CF7 Interior Rear View Mirror Electrochromic BU5A-17E678-TB

Ford Puma ST CF7 Interior Rear View Mirror Electrochromic is an original part from the Ford Rear View Mirrors group, designed for installation in the rear cabin area. The electrochromic design provides comfortable glare reduction from the headlights of vehicles behind, improving driving safety and ergonomics, especially after dark.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-1834704
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: BU5A17E678TB
• Substitutable numbers: BU5A17E678TB, BU5A-17E678-TB, 1834704
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Rear-View Mirror
• Category: Rear View Mirrors

Technical and functional characteristics

The electrochromic mirror used in the Ford Puma ST CF7 utilizes automatic glass dimming in response to intense light from behind the vehicle. This allows the driver to maintain stable visibility without the need to manually switch the mirror mode. This solution reduces eye fatigue and promotes precise observation of the road situation. The element has been designed as a factory component, matched to the interior geometry and electrical installation of the specific model. Precise fitment with the windshield mount facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of unwanted vibrations while driving.

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented mirror belongs to the Rear View Mirrors category and is intended for installation in the rear part of the cabin, at the central point of the windshield, where it provides an optimal viewing angle. The placement on the vehicle has been selected to ensure the driver has a wide field of view and a stable perspective of the driving path and vehicles approaching from behind. Thanks to its factory design, the mirror works with original Ford interior trim elements, maintaining stylistic and functional consistency with other cockpit components.

Benefits of using a Ford electrochromic mirror

Using an electrochromic mirror in the Ford Puma ST CF7 translates into a number of practical advantages in daily operation:

• automatic reduction of glare from the lights of vehicles behind,
• increased driving comfort at night and in heavy traffic conditions,
• better driver concentration thanks to stable visibility,
• preservation of the factory look and functionality of the interior. As an original Ford brand component, the mirror ensures compatibility with the vehicle's factory systems and predictable behavior in various lighting conditions.

Condition and service application

The offered component is a used part, which makes it an attractive solution for vehicle service when the priority is to maintain the original specification at reasonable repair costs. Replacing the mirror with an original equivalent from the same series allows for maintaining the consistency of optical parameters and the correct operation of the electrochromic function. Such an approach is particularly beneficial in the case of post-accident repairs, replacement of damaged interior elements, or restoring the vehicle to its factory configuration. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the visibility zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as side mirrors, mirror inserts, or housings, check the available parts in the Ford Rear View Mirrors category. For drivers considering wider use of original used components in vehicle service, expert materials may also be useful – you can find more about the advantages of original used parts over regeneration in the article Manual transmission failures – why an original used part is a more sensible choice than regeneration.