Description
The Ford Ranger Mk5 T6 cabin rear window is an original cabin glazing designed specifically for the rear body section. This item belongs to the automotive glass category and is a precisely fitted body component, crucial for the vehicle’s safety and user comfort.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 1779106
- Mark: Ford
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 1779106
- Substitutable numbers: 1779106, AB39-2142004-KE, AB392142004KE
- Location on the vehicle: Rear
- Part type: Rear Window
- Category: Car Glass
Purpose and Fit for Ford Ranger Mk5 T6
The presented Ford Ranger Mk5 T6 cabin rear window is structurally prepared for installation in the rear part of the vehicle’s cabin. The glass geometry, edge profile, and mounting method are adapted to the Ranger model’s factory body, which helps maintain the original body rigidity and proper seal function.
Its placement on the vehicle, specified as rear, means the window serves as glazing for the rear cabin wall, influencing rearward visibility, interior illumination, and protection against external factors. By maintaining factory dimensions, it ensures correct interaction with original seals and mounting elements.
Glass Characteristics and Body Function
Glass designated with the AS3 classification belongs to the group of automotive glass intended for body applications where resistance to mechanical damage and appropriate optical parameters are important. This type of glazing is designed for:
- increased mechanical strength compared to ordinary window glass,
- controlled light transmission, adapted for use in the rear part of the vehicle,
- safe behavior upon damage, limiting the risk of sharp fragments.
Appropriately selected glass parameters support work and driving comfort, ensuring stable visibility and protection against wind, rain, and debris.
Original Origin and Benefits of Using OEM Glass
This window is part of original Ford components, which translates to maintaining the vehicle manufacturer’s factory quality standards. In practice, this means:
- precise fit with the bodywork without the need for modifications,
- compliance with factory safety standards for the body and glazing,
- stable performance parameters regarding body rigidity and operation.
Using an original window to replace a damaged part helps maintain the vehicle’s structure in a condition close to factory original, which is important for both safety and subsequent resale value.
Used Condition – A Practical Service Solution
This item is offered as a used automotive glass, providing a sensible compromise between repair cost and maintaining the vehicle’s original specification. Choosing used OEM glazing is particularly beneficial when:
- reducing repair costs while maintaining the original part geometry is important,
- compliance with the factory body design is crucial,
- a quick replacement of a damaged rear window is needed without long waits for new part production.
Prior to installation, standard inspection of the glass edges and preparation of the sealing surface according to the procedure used by automotive glass installation services are recommended.
Selection and Installation of Cabin Rear Window
To correctly select a cabin rear window for the Ford Ranger Mk5 T6, pay attention to compliance with manufacturer markings and suitability for the specific body generation. Installation should be performed using appropriate sealing and mounting materials, ensuring:
- cleanliness of the contact surfaces between the glass and the body,
- correct positioning of the seals around the entire perimeter,
- control of pressure during glass seating to avoid point stresses.
A professionally installed window restores the full functionality of the rear cabin, ensuring watertightness, proper visibility, and adequate interior illumination.
If you need other Ford automotive glass for your vehicle, check out our dedicated category: Ford automotive glass, where you will find body parts tailored for various models of this brand.
Considering whether a new or used window would be a better choice for your situation? We encourage you to read our guide, where we discuss the differences between new and used components, their cost-effectiveness, and durability: Car Parts – New or Used? Comparing Costs, Quality, and Durability. This will help you make a more informed service decision for your Ford Ranger.
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