Ford Focus Mk2 Facelift Centre Console Armrest Assembly Black 8M51-R045C74-AB

Ford Focus Mk2 Facelift Centre Console Armrest Assembly Black is an original interior component designed for facelift models, enhancing the ergonomics of the centre console and driving comfort. The black colour scheme ensures a consistent match with the factory cabin decor, while the design, compliant with the manufacturer's specifications, guarantees proper mounting and stable operation. It is a practical choice for drivers looking to restore the functionality of the armrest or aesthetically refresh the central part of the interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8M51-R045C74-AB
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8M51-R045C74-AB
• Substitutable numbers: 8M51-R045C74-AB, 8M51R045C74AB, 8M51-R045C74-AE3ZHE, 8M51R045C74AE3ZHE, 1724357
• Category: Centre & Overhead Console Parts

Purpose and function in the centre console

The presented armrest is an item from the Console Parts category, responsible for providing comfortable support for the driver's or passenger's arm and organizing the space in the central part of the cabin. Its construction is tailored to the architecture of the Ford Focus Mk2 facelift console, which allows for maintaining the factory interior line and proper fitment with other panels.

The armrest supports a comfortable driving position during long journeys, reducing arm fatigue and facilitating access to the controls located in the console. As a result, the interior remains functional, and vehicle operation is more intuitive.

Construction, colour, and fitment

The black finish ensures that the component harmoniously blends with most interior configurations used in this model. The neutral colour scheme facilitates integration with factory panels, centre tunnels, and side seat trims, allowing for a consistent, orderly cabin appearance.

The armrest was designed as an original Ford part, which translates into correct mounting points, appropriate hinge geometry, and proper interaction with console mechanisms. Consequently, installation is predictable, without the need for structural modifications or forced fitting.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered armrest comes from the used parts segment, meaning it is a dismantled component that retains the functionality intended by the manufacturer. This type of solution allows for economical repair or restoration of factory interior equipment without resorting to unreliable replacements of unknown build quality.

Choosing an original, used console part is particularly beneficial for models where visual and structural consistency with other cabin elements is important. This helps avoid differences in material texture, colour shade, or shape, which often occur in non-original products.

Benefits of using an original armrest

• Factory fitment – maintaining original geometry and mounting points facilitates installation and ensures stable seating in the centre tunnel.
• Consistent interior aesthetics – the black colour and design compliant with the manufacturer's project help maintain a uniform console appearance.
• User comfort – comfortable arm support improves driving ergonomics, especially in city traffic and on longer routes.
• Reasonable repair costs – a used part allows for reduced expenses while maintaining the original vehicle specification.

Related components and further reading

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the central interior zone in your Ford and need other items from the same group, such as tunnel panels, frames, or additional control modules, check the available parts in the Ford Console Parts category.

When selecting used interior components, it is worth paying attention to the quality and origin of the elements. You can find more about the safe and informed use of original dismantled parts, their impact on service costs, and repair durability in the article: Luxury within reach – how to service a Porsche legend using proven used parts. Additionally, if you are interested in how the availability of used OEM parts affects vehicle downtime in the workshop, it is worth reading the material: Availability of car parts off the shelf vs. repair time – how used OEM parts shorten workshop stays?.