Ford Fiesta Rear Bumper: Fitment, Sensors & Common Damage
A non-working reversing camera is often a fuse or loose connector, not a genuine camera failure — here's the sequence worth checking first.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear bumper (aftermarket) Van Wezel 1807544 / Diederichs 1405055
| Rear bumper covers (aftermarket) | Van Wezel 1807544 (Rear); Diederichs 1405055 (Rear, for vehicles without parking sensors); Diederichs 1405155 (Rear, for vehicles without parking sensors); Klokkerholm 2565950 (Rear, primed); Klokkerholm 2565950A1 (Rear, primed); Jumasa 25401504 (Rear, primed) |
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| Lower sections, corners & trims | None listed separately |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine cover varies by body style, parking sensors and tow bar, so order it against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Match body style, facelift date and the holes for parking sensors or exhaust trims; covers come primed and need painting to your paint code before fitting. |
A Reversing Camera Fault? Check These Genuine, Simple Causes First — Ford Fiesta Rear Bumper
If your Ford Fiesta's reversing camera has stopped displaying an image when you select reverse, it's genuinely worth working through the simple, common causes before assuming the camera itself has failed. Start with the dedicated fuse for the camera circuit — a blown fuse is a straightforward, inexpensive fix. Next, check that the reverse light switch is functioning correctly, since many camera systems are wired to activate directly from the reverse light circuit; if the reverse lights themselves aren't illuminating, that's your actual starting point rather than the camera. Finally, inspect the wiring harness and connectors near the tailgate for damage or a connection that's come loose — this area sees repeated flexing every time the tailgate opens and closes, and a connector working itself loose over time is a genuinely common, simple cause.
Ford Fiesta Rear Bumper: More Than Just a Plastic Panel
The Ford Fiesta's rear bumper routinely integrates parking sensors, a reversing camera housing and sometimes exhaust trim finishers, which means replacing it after even minor kerb damage often involves more than a straightforward swap.
Ford Fiesta Rear Bumper: Watch: Replacing It
The sequence is much the same on this generation: wheel-arch liner screws, the fixings along the boot aperture and under the lower edge, then unclip each corner from the wing and unplug any sensor loom before the cover comes away.
Ford Fiesta Rear Bumper: What It Does
Beyond absorbing minor impacts, the rear bumper on higher trims of the Fiesta often houses parking sensors, a reversing camera, and sometimes integrated exhaust finishers. A bumper that looks compatible can still be missing the correct cutouts or wiring provisions for your specific trim's equipment.
Ford Fiesta Rear Bumper: Generations, Derivatives & Colour
| Mk6 pre-facelift (2002–2005), standard trims | Colour-coded to body — common shades included Panther Black, Diamond White, Paprika Red |
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| Mk6 facelift (2005/2006–2008), standard trims | Colour-coded to body — common shades included Panther Black, Moondust Silver, Thunder Grey; the rear bumper is also styled differently on this trim |
| Mk6 ST (2004–2008) | Colour-coded to body — Performance Blue and Race Red were popular ST-specific shades; the rear bumper is also styled differently on this trim |
| Mk7 pre-facelift (2008–2013), standard trims | Colour-coded to body — common shades included Frozen White, Panther Black, Moondust Silver; the rear bumper is also styled differently on this trim |
| Mk7 facelift (2013–2017), standard trims | Colour-coded to body — common shades included Race Red, Frozen White, Chrome Blue, Magnetic; the rear bumper is also styled differently on this trim |
| Mk7 ST/ST-Line (2013–2017) | Colour-coded to body — Molten Orange and Performance Blue were popular ST-specific shades; the rear bumper is also styled differently on this trim |
| Mk8 (2017–2022), standard trims | Colour-coded to body — common shades included Frozen White, Race Red, Magnetic Grey |
| Mk8 facelift (2022–present), standard trims | Colour-coded to body — common shades included Metropolis White, Shadow Black, Solar Silver |
| Mk8 ST-Line (2022–present) | Genuine black lower bumper section, not colour-coded — confirmed on official genuine-parts listings, a real exception to the Fiesta's usual colour-coded pattern |
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Match your paint colour by shade name (not just "white" or "black" generically) when buying a used colour-coded bumper — the Fiesta has offered several distinct whites, blacks and greys across its generations that don't match each other. Your colour and paint code are on the VIN plate or door shut sticker, and a genuine seller's listing should always state the exact shade, not just the general colour.
Ford Fiesta Rear Bumper: Common Damage, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Bumper Guide for common damage types, confirming fitment (body style and sensor equipment matter here), and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
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