Description
Ford Fiesta Mk7 Fuel Flap Blue Candy – ZC is an original fuel filler flap from the Ford range, designed for the Fiesta Mk7 body in the attractive Blue Candy color. This item from the fuel filler flaps and accessories category helps maintain consistent body styling and properly secure the fuel filler.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: D1BB-A405A02-AAW-BCA
- Mark: Ford
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: D1BB-A405A02-AAW
- Substitutable numbers: D1BB-A405A02-AAW, D1BBA405A02AAW, AU51-9A095-AB, AU519A095AB
- Part type: Fuel Door
- Color: Blue Candy – ZC
- Category: Fuel Flaps & Components
Fuel Flap Characteristics and Purpose
The Ford Fiesta Mk7 Fuel Flap in Blue Candy – ZC has been designed as a body element responsible for covering the fuel filler and providing an aesthetic finish to the side of the car. Thanks to its original Ford OE origin, it ensures a perfect fit with the fender contours and maintains the original body line.
The Blue Candy – ZC color allows for visual matching with the vehicle’s factory paint, reducing the need for additional painting when replacing a damaged flap. This is a practical solution for accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, and restoring the car to a near-original condition.
Construction and Body Fit
The fuel filler flap from this series is a body element installed in the factory location, using original mounting points. The construction has been developed to:
- ensure stable seating within the fuel filler recess, without play or unwanted vibrations,
- maintain correct geometry relative to the fender and door lines,
- operate smoothly during opening and closing, in accordance with the factory hinge kinematics.
This ensures visual and functional consistency with other body elements after installation, which is important for both aesthetics and usability.
Blue Candy – ZC Color and Paint Aspects
The Blue Candy – ZC shade is one of the striking paints used on the Ford Fiesta Mk7, characterized by its distinctive color depth. Using a flap in the same color code allows for:
- minimizing shade differences between the new part and the existing body paint,
- reducing the scope of painting work when replacing a damaged flap,
- maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance after body repairs.
In practice, this means a faster and more predictable repair, especially for workshops aiming to preserve the car’s original look without unnecessary painting of adjacent panels.
Application in the Fuel Filler System
As an item from the fuel filler flaps and accessories category, this flap works with the filler socket and cap, forming a functional unit. A correctly selected flap:
- protects the fuel filler area from external contaminants,
- limits the direct impact of atmospheric conditions on the cap and filler socket,
- provides convenient access during refueling, while maintaining factory ergonomics.
Choosing the right flap is also important for the sealing and durability of the entire filler area, which contributes to the comfort of daily vehicle operation.
Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using OE Parts
The offered flap comes from the Ford OE line, meaning it is a part that complies with the vehicle manufacturer’s factory specifications. In practice, the user gains:
- assurance of proper fit with the Ford Fiesta Mk7 body,
- dimensional compatibility with the factory fuel filler socket,
- aesthetics matching the original vehicle equipment.
The used condition allows for an economical replacement of a damaged part while maintaining the original construction and geometry, which is particularly important for budget repairs or restoring the car to full functionality after minor collisions.
Selection and Additional Technical Information
The part has a dedicated OEM part number and associated replacement numbers, facilitating precise identification and selection for a specific Ford Fiesta Mk7 version. If necessary, you can refer to the vehicle’s chassis number (VIN) and service documentation to confirm full compatibility.
If you need other Ford fuel filler flaps and accessories, check out the Ford fuel filler flaps and accessories available in our store to select parts that match a specific model and body version.
For a better understanding of the entire vehicle fuel system operation and the impact of external component condition on performance, it is worth reading the guide article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair, which discusses diagnostics, selection by part numbers, and principles of proper operation.
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