Ford Kuga Mk1 Boot Lid Tailgate Rear Seal Weatherstrip Gasket 8V41-S43720-AB

Ford Kuga Mk1 Boot Lid Tailgate Rear Seal Weatherstrip Gasket is an original Ford body component designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The carefully engineered rubber profile ensures a tight seal for the tailgate, limiting the ingress of water, dust, and noise into the interior. This is a practical solution for users looking to restore proper sealing and operational comfort to their vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1548243
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1548243
• Substitutable numbers: 1548243, 8V41-S43720-AB5YYW, 8V41S43720AB5YYW, 8V41-S43720-AB, 8V41S43720AB
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and function of the seal

The presented seal belongs to the Door seals category, although in this case, it operates in the area of the rear tailgate. Its task is to create a flexible, continuous barrier between the tailgate and the body, which allows for:

• limiting the ingress of rainwater into the luggage compartment,
• reducing noise and vibrations transmitted from the outside,
• reducing the risk of corrosion in the area of the tailgate edge and the trunk threshold,
• maintaining a stable closure of the tailgate during daily use.

Its placement on the rear part of the vehicle body makes this component significant for acoustic comfort and the protection of transported cargo.

Construction and material properties

The seal is made of flexible rubber adapted for operation in variable weather conditions. The material structure ensures:

• adequate elasticity during repeated opening and closing of the tailgate,
• stable adhesion to the body edge,
• resistance to typical operational loads, such as temperature changes or humidity.

Thanks to the factory profile matched to the specific body model, installation is predictable, and the contact line with the tailgate remains uniform along the entire perimeter.

Benefits of using an original seal

Using an original tailgate rubber for the Ford Kuga Mk1 allows for maintaining factory sealing parameters and user comfort. Key advantages include:

• secure fit to the body – no need for modifications or cutting universal profiles,
• consistency with the factory tailgate line and adjacent trim elements,
• reduced risk of window fogging from the trunk side due to better moisture insulation,
• improvement of perceived acoustic comfort inside the vehicle.

This solution is particularly beneficial for body restoration or after bodywork and paint repairs in the rear part of the car.

Condition of the component and practical application

The offered seal is a used component, which allows for an economical replacement of worn or damaged rubber while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component will prove useful both for emergency leak repairs and for more extensive service work in the rear body zone.

Before installation, it is recommended to thoroughly clean the contact surface on the body and check the condition of the tailgate so that the newly installed seal can operate under optimal conditions and ensure stable pressure along the entire perimeter.

Modernization expansion and technical knowledge

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

For users interested in a conscious approach to vehicle operation and the use of recycled parts in a thoughtful and technically justified manner, a valuable source of knowledge may be the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing carbon footprint with recycled parts, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting used components.