Ford Fiesta Mk7 Front Slam Panel Radiator Support Bracket C1BB-A16E146-AC

Ford Fiesta Mk7 Front Slam Panel Radiator Support Bracket is a factory structural component from the Brackets, mounts and assembly parts group, designed for the front section of the vehicle body. Engineered for petrol versions, it provides a precise base for mounting the radiator and related components, ensuring stable seating of the cooling system and correct geometry of the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1800028
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1800028
• Substitutable numbers: 1800028, C1BB-A16E146-AC, C1BBA16E146AC
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Part type: Bracket
• Category: Mounts, Brackets & Hardware

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The described front slam panel with radiator support bracket is dedicated for installation in the front zone of the Ford Fiesta Mk7, in versions with a petrol engine. It is responsible for the stable support of the radiator and other elements mounted in the front panel, which has a direct impact on the correct operation of the cooling system and the maintenance of proper alignment of components in the engine compartment. This element acts as a load-bearing and positioning component, ensuring that the radiator and associated parts remain in the correct position relative to the body and other parts of the system. Replacing a worn or damaged bracket is particularly important after frontal collisions or bodywork repairs in the front part of the car.

Construction, fitment and installation

As a part from the Brackets, mounts and assembly parts group, the bracket has been designed for factory-fitment to the Ford Fiesta Mk7 structure. This means maintaining the correct mounting points, geometry, and compatibility with original cooling system elements and front-end equipment. With properly performed bodywork repair, installation is predictable for this model – positioning relative to the body and other components does not require modifications, which facilitates work for the workshop and reduces the risk of problems with subsequent assembly of the vehicle's front end.

Application in petrol vehicles

The bracket is intended for use with the cooling system in petrol versions of the Ford Fiesta Mk7. In practice, this means it is matched to the characteristic layout of the radiator and equipment in these engine variants, which is important when selecting parts after accident repairs or front-end upgrades. For users and workshops, this means the ability to maintain correct airflow through the radiator and stable mounting of elements, which translates into predictable operating conditions for the power unit and reduces the risk of improper cooling.

Characteristics of the used element

The offered front slam panel with radiator mount is a used part, which in practice allows for combining a favorable purchase cost with maintaining factory fitment for a specific model. For many accident repairs in vehicles that are a few years old or older, this is a solution often chosen by workshops and car owners who expect compliance with the original vehicle construction. When selecting a used element of this type, it is worth paying attention to model compatibility and suitability for the appropriate fuel type to avoid problems with installation and subsequent operation.

Part selection and technical support

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front panel area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brackets, mounts, or assembly parts, check the available parts in the Ford Brackets, mounts and assembly parts category. When working with used structural and assembly components, it is worth knowing the general principles of selecting such elements and situations in which it is better to reach for a second-hand part. A broader context for selecting used components in European cars can be found in the article Renovation and repair of German cars: which used parts are worth buying and which are better to avoid?, which discusses practical criteria for evaluating such solutions. In the case of drive systems and suspension, where components from the secondary market are also often used, tips on selecting original components described in the blog post Repairing Quattro drive and suspension in Audi models: why it is worth relying only on used factory parts? may be helpful, which shows how important it is to use factory solutions in other brands as well.