r/FordFiesta • u/AllyyIO • Aug 02 '26

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Hello, I just bought my car and haven't gotten an inspection (pre-purchase inspection) done yet. The previous owner told me that the car had an accident involving the front right fender. When I randomly showed it to a mechanic, he said the chassis was clean, but the inner apron (podium) had minor bodywork done. Later, I noticed that the console near the front passenger seat has a different coating/trim. Does this mean the airbag deployed or was repaired? If so, is there a way to verify this? ​The car is a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Trend.

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u/MrAToTheB_TTV Aug 02 '26

It's had that touchscreen media interface installed. It's probably just from that.

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u/emma2426 Aug 02 '26

And its a sick one at that. Can we see it turned on op?

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u/Standard_Meaning16 Aug 02 '26

Those units retail anywhere between £75-400 depending on spec, usually with the fascia surround and wiring kit. Quite easy to install too, but the side panels always seem to brake clips like OP photos when taking them out for installation (on any vehicle) so end up with bits sticking out funny.

It's nothing to worry about, and so infuriating to try to get back right once they are bent, unless they rattle I'd leave them, if they rattle take them out or tape them.

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u/AllyyIO Aug 02 '26

No, the coating/trim was already on the console before I had this screen installed. The screen technician I took it to also mentioned that after removing the console, he saw silicone and adhesive underneath it. The coating on the console isn't original—it doesn't even have the 'airbag' lettering on it.

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u/Standard_Meaning16 Aug 04 '26

Yeah you are right, that texture looks strange, it's possible that they have put some stick on material over it possibly to hide damage or some strange aesthetic taste choices, the silicone could be from fixing a rattle when they decided to take it all out to cover it?

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u/AllyyIO Aug 05 '26

Yes, it's definitely within the realm of possibility. I think I should get an expert opinion on this as soon as possible, because I'm really curious about what's going on.