Ford Fiesta Mk8 Manual Gear Selector Shifter Cover Gaiter Leather Black 2498791

Ford Fiesta Mk8 Manual Gear Selector Shifter Cover Gaiter Leather Black is an original interior component designed for models with a manual transmission. The black leather finish allows you to aesthetically refresh the center console, restoring the factory look and comfort of operating the gear lever. It is a practical solution for users who want to professionally replace or upgrade a worn-out cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2498791
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2498791
• Substitutable numbers: H1BR-7P002-KF, H1BR7P002KF, 2498791
• Gearbox type: Manual
• Part type: Gear Stick Gaiter
• Category: Handbrake & Gear Stick Gaiters

Purpose and fitment

The cover has been designed specifically for the Ford Fiesta Mk8, ensuring a proper fit to the factory frame and gear lever. The construction is intended for use with a manual transmission, which guarantees the correct geometry of the gaiter and freedom of movement for the lever across the full range of gears. Its original Ford origin helps maintain stylistic consistency with other cockpit elements.

Construction and functional properties

The leather, black surface of the cover provides a pleasant-to-touch material and a subdued, universal look that blends well with both lighter and darker interiors. The gaiter's design limits the ingress of dirt and dust into the gear shifting mechanism, which helps keep the center console clean. Thanks to its carefully selected height and shape, the cover does not restrict hand movement during gear changes and allows for ergonomic operation.

Benefits of installing a used OEM cover

Choosing a used OEM component is a reasonable compromise between cost and build quality. The original gear selector cover maintains factory fitment, which minimizes the risk of looseness, material wrinkling, or assembly issues typical of low-quality replacements. Maintaining a consistent interior look is not only aesthetically important but also influences the vehicle's perception during potential resale.

Installation and service application

This component is intended for the direct replacement of a worn or damaged cover in the Ford Fiesta Mk8, without the need to modify the center console structure. This type of part is often replaced during interior restoration, gear mechanism repairs, or after center console disassembly. In workshops specializing in the Ford brand, using original covers allows for consistent repair quality and reduces complaints related to improper component fitment.

Expanding the Ford center console area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the center console area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, gaiters, or parking brake covers, check out the available parts in the Ford handbrake and gear lever covers category.

More about choosing used parts

When selecting interior elements such as a gear selector cover, it is worth approaching the purchase of used OEM components consciously. Issues related to condition assessment, selection by VIN, and differences between model versions are discussed in detail in the article Is it worth investing in used car parts?, which can help in making service and purchasing decisions.