Ford Mondeo 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 trying.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear bumper (aftermarket) Blic 5506-00-2558950P / Klokkerholm 2558950
| Rear bumper covers (aftermarket) | Blic 5506-00-2558950P (Rear, from 09.2012); Klokkerholm 2558950 (Rear, primed); Klokkerholm 2558951 (Rear, with holes for parking sensors, 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. |
Reversing Camera Not Working? Check These Genuine Causes First — Ford Mondeo Rear Bumper
If your Ford Mondeo'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 Mondeo Rear Bumper: More Than Just a Plastic Panel
The Ford Mondeo'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 Mondeo Rear Bumper: Watch: Replacing It
Estate body; hatch similar.
Ford Mondeo Rear Bumper: What It Does
Beyond absorbing minor impacts, the rear bumper on higher trims of the Mondeo 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 Mondeo Rear Bumper: Generations, Derivatives & Colour
| Standard trims | Frozen White, Panther Black, Moondust Silver, Blazer Blue |
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| Vignale | Vignale Nocciola is a genuinely exclusive metallic shade reserved for this flagship trim, alongside Vignale Black, Silver and a premium four-coat Vignale White; the rear bumper is also styled differently on this trim |
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Ford Mondeo 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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The same part, covered across other Ford models.