Ford Ranger Mk6 Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve With Lock Black CE83-54610A16-A

Ford Ranger Mk6 Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve With Lock is a precision component from the Headrests group, designed for stable guidance of the headrest rod and its secure positioning. The black color scheme facilitates aesthetic matching with most upholstery types, and the locking design ensures control over the height adjustment of the driver or passenger headrest.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: CE83-54610A16-A
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: CE83-54610A16-A
• Substitutable numbers: CE83-54610A16-A, CE8354610A16A
• Color: Black
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and technical function

The seat headrest guide sleeve with lock is responsible for stable guidance of the headrest rods within the seat backrest and for mechanical protection against uncontrolled sliding out. This component works with the Ford Ranger Mk6 seat structure, enabling:

• precise headrest height adjustment,
• maintaining the set position while driving,
• reducing play and unwanted headrest vibrations.

The locking solution is particularly important from the perspective of ergonomics and passive safety, as a properly adjusted headrest helps reduce cervical spine strain in the event of a collision.

Construction, color, and fitment

The black seat headrest guide sleeve has been color-matched to blend seamlessly with the factory interior finish of the Ford Ranger Mk6. The neutral, dark shade facilitates integration with both fabric and leather upholstery, without introducing visual differences between the replaced part and other seat components.

The guide's construction is optimized for compatibility with the headrest adjustment mechanism in this model, which allows for maintaining the seat's original functionality after replacing a damaged part. As a result, the user regains full height adjustment without the need to modify other seat parts.

Performance characteristics and installation

This element from the Headrests category is intended for installation in the seat backrest, in place of the factory guide. In practice, this means the ability to restore the correct operation of the adjustment mechanism in situations where the original guide has suffered mechanical wear, cracking, or deformation.

• enables the restoration of the factory headrest adjustment range,
• helps eliminate the problem of the headrest sinking or sliding out,
• serves as a functional addition when repairing a seat after a collision or intensive use.

Due to maintaining geometry consistent with the solution used in the Ford Ranger Mk6, installation can be carried out in an orderly manner, using the factory mounting points in the seat backrest.

Component condition and service application

The seat headrest guide sleeve with lock is a used part, which makes it a sensible choice for an economical seat repair in a Ford Ranger Mk6. Such components are often used in professional workshops specializing in interior repair, seat regeneration, and restoring full cabin equipment functionality after mechanical damage.

Using the original locking solution allows for maintaining consistency with the factory seat design, without the need to use replacements with uncertain parameters. This is particularly important in the case of elements responsible for positioning the headrest relative to the user's head.

Complementary items from the Ford Headrests group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Ford and need other items from the same group, such as headrests themselves, mounts, or additional guides, check the available parts in the Ford Headrests category.

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