Ford Ranger Mk6 Bonnet Hood Weatherstrip Seal Rubber Gasket AB39-21020C78-AA

Ford Ranger Mk6 Bonnet Hood Weatherstrip Seal Rubber Gasket is an original body component designed for precise sealing of the hood edge in the Ford Ranger Mk6 model. Thanks to its factory profile and carefully selected rubber compound, it ensures a stable fit, limits the ingress of water and contaminants into the engine bay, and improves acoustic comfort. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the proper sealing of the front body section while maintaining original manufacturer specifications and assembly consistency with other hood components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1721415
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1721415
• Substitutable numbers: 1721415, AB39-21020C78-AA, AB3921020C78AA
• Part type: Bolt
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the hood seal

The presented seal has been designed specifically for the sixth-generation Ford Ranger hood, which allows for maintaining the correct geometry of the fit to the bodywork and the front-end structure. Its purpose is to:

• limit the ingress of water, mud, and dust into the engine bay,
• reduce unwanted hood vibrations while driving,
• improve acoustic insulation in the front area of the vehicle,
• maintain an even gap between the hood and the body.

Due to its fitment for a specific vehicle model, the seal works in conjunction with the hinges, latches, and other hood mounting elements, which promotes stable operation of the entire front hood assembly.

Construction and fitment for Ford Ranger Mk6

The hood rubber seal is manufactured as a fixed-profile component, designed for installation in factory-provided mounting points. The appropriately selected hardness and flexibility of the material allow for:

• easy placement in the guides or clips on the hood edge,
• maintaining its shape during repeated opening and closing,
• compatibility with original hood hinges and latches.

As a part from the Hinges, latches, and other hood parts category, it contributes to a complete system responsible for the proper closing, guidance, and sealing of the front hood, which is important for both engine bay protection and the aesthetics of the body lines.

Characteristics of the original Ford part

The offered seal comes from the Ford manufacturer's parts line, which means maintaining factory dimensional and material standards. Using an original component allows you to:

• avoid problems with mismatched length or seal profile,
• maintain consistency with other body elements and mounts,
• maintain predictable material behavior under typical operating conditions.

For users planning comprehensive maintenance of the front of the vehicle, a good solution is to simultaneously check the condition of the hinges, latch, and other hood mounting elements – this allows you to fully utilize the potential of a properly selected seal.

Condition, installation, and practical application

The seal is offered as a used part, which in practice means an economical way to replace a worn or damaged element while maintaining the original assembly specification. In most cases, installation involves removing the old seal and seating the new one in the same mounting points, maintaining the direction of placement and even pressure along the entire length.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial when:

• the existing seal is perished, cracked, or deformed,
• leaks appear, resulting in a dirty engine bay,
• the hood was removed during bodywork repairs and it is necessary to restore proper sealing.

More information and related content

If you are planning a broader replacement of body components or want to better understand how to select original used components for popular models, check out our guide: The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts. You will find practical tips there that will facilitate the informed selection of parts for your Ford Ranger and other vehicles.