Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Leather Black 9S71-501B16-AA

Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Leather Black is an original interior equipment component designed for installation on the rear bench seat. Thanks to its leather upholstery and understated black color scheme, it ensures a consistent look with the factory cabin finish and improves passenger comfort while driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1583790
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1583790
• Substitutable numbers: 1583790, 9S71-501B16-AA, 9S71501B16AA, 9S71501B16AA3ZHE
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and fitment for Ford Mondeo Mk4

The presented headrest has been designed specifically as the middle element of the rear bench seat in the fourth-generation Ford Mondeo model. The construction is compatible with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original backrest geometry. As a result, the part integrates well with other headrests and upholstery without the need for modifications or adaptations.

As an element from the Headrests category, it serves both a comfort and protective function – it stabilizes the head of the passenger sitting in the middle of the rear seat, reducing neck strain during sudden braking.

Material, color, and performance characteristics

The leather upholstery used provides a pleasant-to-the-touch surface that is easy to maintain on a daily basis. The dark, black color helps maintain an aesthetic appearance over a long period of use, effectively masking typical dirt resulting from everyday wear. At the same time, the headrest retains a neutral, universal character that fits most interior configurations in the Mondeo Mk4.

The stable core construction of the headrest and the properly selected density of the filling contribute to comfortable head support during longer journeys. The element has been developed with Ford's standard seating system in mind, which helps maintain the correct body position for passengers on the rear bench.

Condition, origin, and technical aspects

The offered headrest is a used part, sourced from original Ford equipment. Such components are frequently chosen when replacing damaged interior elements because they ensure compliance with the manufacturer's factory standards and visual consistency with other cabin parts. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between cost and build quality.

In case of doubts regarding the selection of the element for a specific trim version, it is worth using the OEM number or replacement numbers visible in the technical specifications section – this allows for precise verification of compatibility with a given vehicle unit.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

Replacing the middle rear headrest is particularly important when the existing element has suffered mechanical damage, foam deformation, or significant upholstery wear. Installing a functional headrest:

• restores full functionality of the rear bench for a third passenger,
• improves comfort and ergonomics of the middle seat,
• maintains a consistent, orderly appearance of the vehicle interior,
• helps maintain compliance with factory safety standards.

This solution is particularly beneficial when preparing a car for further use, resale, or after accident repairs, where both the aesthetics and functionality of the cabin matter.

Support with part selection and related information

If you are planning a comprehensive replacement of rear bench seat equipment or are looking for other components of this type, it is worth checking other products in the Headrests category to choose a complete, visually consistent solution for your Ford Mondeo Mk4.

When making a purchasing decision, you may also find the blog guide helpful, where we discuss the differences between original, replacement, and used parts – you will find practical cost and quality comparisons there: which parts – original, replacement, or used – are the most cost-effective.

Additionally, we encourage you to read the article on selecting components by OEM and replacement numbers, where we explain how to safely match interior elements to a specific trim version: how to properly select car parts by OEM and reference numbers.