Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Gasket Rubber Seal Tailgate Boot Lid Hatch 7S71A404A06BC

Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Gasket Rubber Seal Tailgate Boot Lid Hatch is a precisely fitted body component responsible for the tightness and stable closing of the tailgate. The original design ensures proper adhesion to the bodywork, limiting the ingress of water, dust, and noise into the luggage compartment. It is a practical solution for users who want to technically restore the factory sealing parameters of the rear body section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1502474
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1502474
• Substitutable numbers: 1502474, 7S71A404A06BC, 7S71-A404A06-BC
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Door Seal
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Gasket Rubber Seal Tailgate Boot Lid Hatch operates at the contact point between the tailgate and the body, creating a flexible barrier between the interior of the trunk and the external environment. This component is installed in the rear part of the vehicle, where it is responsible for:

• limiting the ingress of water and moisture into the luggage compartment,
• reducing noise and vibrations transmitted from the outside,
• stable guidance and closing of the tailgate,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the gap between the tailgate and the body.

Thanks to maintaining appropriate flexibility, the rubber seal compensates for minor body deformations, which is particularly important during daily vehicle use.

Benefits of using the original seal

Using the original tailgate seal in the Ford Mondeo Mk4 allows for maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications. In practice, this means:

• proper fit to the shape of the tailgate frame and body without the need for modifications,
• consistent pressure along the entire perimeter, which translates into uniform tightness,
• reducing the risk of rattling, squeaking, and looseness while driving,
• aesthetic finishing of the luggage compartment edges.

Replacing a worn seal with an original component allows for restoring acoustic comfort and protection of transported cargo against adverse weather conditions. This is especially important for vehicles used daily, where the trunk is heavily utilized.

Installation and operational characteristics

The Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Gasket Rubber Seal Tailgate Boot Lid Hatch has been designed for installation in factory mounting points, which facilitates service and shortens replacement time. The rubber profile construction ensures:

• stable seating on the edge of the body or tailgate,
• appropriate pressure after closing the tailgate,
• the ability to open and close repeatedly without losing sealing function.

The element belongs to the Door seals category, however, in this case, it is dedicated to working in the rear part of the vehicle, in the tailgate area. This ensures material and structural consistency with other body seals in the given model.

Condition of the item and service application

The offered seal is a used component, which makes it an attractive service solution for users looking for parts at a reasonable price while maintaining the original design. This type of component will work well both for standard replacement of a worn seal and for post-accident repairs of the rear body section, where it is necessary to restore the correct tightness of the trunk.

Complementary Ford Door seals

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the body zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as front door seals, rear door seals, or additional sealing profiles, check the available parts in the Ford Door seals category.

To better plan service work for more complex repairs, you can also use the practical tips contained in the article How to buy a used car engine and not get scammed – a step-by-step guide, which helps to consciously approach the selection of used mechanical components.