Used Ford Focus Headrest

Ford Focus headrests fit by generation: Mk1 (1998–2004), Mk2 (2004–2011), Mk3 (2011–2018, facelifted 2014), and Mk4 (2018 onwards) each use different seat designs and headrest fittings that are not interchangeable between generations. Within the same generation, headrests will generally swap across years, but if your car sits either side of the 2014 Mk3 facelift boundary, confirm with the breaker whether the specific headrest crosses that boundary cleanly. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can match the part accurately.

Both years fall within the Mk3 generation (2011–2018), but 2013 is pre-facelift and 2015 is post-facelift, and Ford revised interior trim across that 2014 facelift boundary. The headrest design may or may not have changed depending on the specific seat and trim level involved, so this is a case where you should confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume a straight swap.

Yes, trim level can matter because seat specifications vary across the Focus range — for example, Zetec, Titanium, and ST models can feature different seat designs, and some higher trims or performance variants use sports seats with differently shaped or sized headrests. When sourcing a used headrest, tell the breaker your exact trim level as well as your registration so they can match the correct seat type. A headrest from the wrong seat style may fit loosely, not lock correctly, or look visibly different.

For front seat headrests the door count makes no difference, as the front seats are the same regardless of body style. For rear seat headrests, the rear seat assembly can differ between 3-door and 5-door variants, so it is worth mentioning your door count to the breaker when quoting for a rear headrest. Giving your registration is the simplest way to make sure the breaker pulls the right part.

No — headrests are an interior trim part and are completely unrelated to the engine fitted, so whether you have a petrol, diesel, or any other engine variant makes no difference to headrest fitment. Focus your information on the generation, trim level, and whether you need a front or rear headrest when speaking to the breaker.

For front seats, NS (nearside, passenger) and OS (offside, driver) headrests are often identical on the Focus, but this can vary if the seats themselves differ — for instance if the driver's seat has a different headrest profile on certain trims. For rear seats, the centre headrest is distinct from the outer positions, so you should specify exactly which position you need. Tell the breaker the seat position clearly to avoid receiving the wrong headrest.