Ford Kuga MK1 Front Seat Belt Seatbelt Black Left N/S 8V41-S61295-AD

Ford Kuga MK1 Front Seat Belt Seatbelt Black Left N/S is an original component from the Seat belts and parts group, designed for installation in the front left section of the cabin. Designed by the vehicle manufacturer, it ensures a proper fit to the seat structure, pillar, and mounting points, which translates into trouble-free installation and predictable operation in daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8V41-S61295-AD
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8V41-S61295-AD
• Substitutable numbers: 1551679, 8V41-S61295-AD, 8V41S61295AD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Seat Belt
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented seat belt is dedicated for installation in the front area on the driver's side in the first-generation Ford Kuga model. The design has been developed for specific mounting points in the body, thanks to which the correct geometry of the belt routing relative to the seat and body is maintained.

This element is responsible for stably holding the driver's silhouette while driving and in emergency situations, working in conjunction with the vehicle's factory safety systems. The use of an original solution allows for maintaining consistency with other components of the safety system, such as tensioners or airbags.

Benefits of using an original seat belt

Choosing an original seat belt for the Ford Kuga MK1 primarily means:

• a secure fit to the factory mounting points in the front left part of the cabin,
• maintaining the operating characteristics of the retractor mechanism as designed by the manufacturer,
• consistency with the vehicle's factory safety systems,
• reducing the risk of installation problems typical of random replacements.

Thanks to this, the belt can be installed in place of a worn or damaged element without the need for interference with the body structure or modification of the mounts.

Use in service and post-accident repairs

This type of seat belt is particularly useful for post-accident repairs and when replacing safety system components after the tensioners have been triggered. Using a component from the same model line allows for restoring the original functionality of the driver's zone, while maintaining factory design assumptions.

In service practice, the original seat belt facilitates:

• maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's technical documentation,
• reducing the time required for fitting and adjustment,
• maintaining the predictable operation of the locking mechanism during sudden braking.

Vehicle fitment and compatibility verification

To properly select a seat belt for a specific Ford Kuga MK1 unit, it is worth verifying compatibility with vehicle data and part numbers in the service documentation. The product has assigned technical markings that allow for unambiguous identification and matching to the appropriate body version and interior configuration.

In case of doubts during selection, it is helpful to compare the design of the mounts, the orientation of the retractor, and the way the belt is routed relative to the originally installed element. This allows for avoiding the installation of an incorrect component in the driver's zone.

Expanding the safety system in a Ford

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cabin safety zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional belts, tensioners, or mounts, check the available parts in the Ford seat belts and parts category.

Technical knowledge and selection of used OEM elements

When working with used safety and drivetrain system components, it is worth relying on proven OEM parts that maintain factory operating parameters. More information about the advantages of original, used subassemblies over random replacements can be found in the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement, which discusses a practical approach to selecting parts in a professional service.