This Recaro sub-frame (part number 868616) fits the Ford Fiesta produced from May 2002 through to 2009. That covers the Mk5 generation, a platform that spawned the ST150 and the early ST with the 2.0 Duratec. The sub-frame bolts to the Fiesta’s OEM floor mounts with no modification to the car.
The Fiesta Mk5 had a fairly tight front footwell and a seat position optimised for comfort at the expense of lateral support. The OEM runners sit low, which means an aftermarket sport seat on a generic side mount often ends up at an awkward angle relative to the B-pillar belt anchor. The Recaro sub-frame accounts for the Mk5 floor geometry and keeps the seatbelt shoulder point in the correct relationship to the occupant.
Fore-aft adjustment is retained through the sub-frame’s integrated runners. Fits base-mountable Recaro seats only. Not compatible with side-mounted competition shells without adaption bars. One frame per listing, one seat position. Add to cart twice for both sides and note your Recaro seat model in the checkout comments.
Have you written anything useful for my car?
Yes: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Ford Fiesta Mk6, including our fitting guide, and Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Ford Fiesta ST180, including our fitting guide. Those are written around the same car, from real fittings and customer questions, so they are worth a look before you decide.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is car-specific, so match the vehicle in the product name to your exact car and generation. If you are unsure, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Recaro frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.