Ford Transit Connect Front Door Lock Latch Catch Right O/S 2T1A-V21812-BG

Ford Transit Connect Front Door Lock Latch Catch Right O/S is an original component from the Locks and latches group, designed for the right front door of this popular Ford commercial vehicle model. The beige finish allows for aesthetic matching with the factory interior color scheme, and the design, consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, ensures proper cooperation with the lock mechanism and door handle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2T1A-V21812-BG
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2T1A-V21812-BG
• Substitutable numbers: 2T1A-V21812-BG, 2T1AV21812BG, 1419492
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door Lock
• Color: Beige
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented latch is a component responsible for stable closing and locking of the front right door in the Ford Transit Connect. It works in tandem with the lock and door handle mechanism, ensuring proper positioning of the door leaf relative to the body and reducing unwanted play while driving.

Its location in the front area, on the passenger side, makes this component significant both for daily operational comfort and safety – a properly functioning latch minimizes the risk of the door not closing securely and prevents noise and vibrations at higher speeds.

Construction, color, and fitment

The element has been designed specifically for the Ford Transit Connect door structure, ensuring it fits factory mounting points and works with the original lock mechanism. The beige color facilitates integration with light-colored upholstery and door panels, which is important for repairs where not only functionality but also a consistent interior appearance matters.

The design solution typical for this Ford series allows for maintaining the correct door closing geometry, which translates into even seal adhesion, reduction of air drafts, and improved cabin acoustics.

Performance characteristics and installation

As a part from the Locks and latches group, the latch operates under conditions of variable mechanical loads and frequent cyclic opening and closing of the door. The construction intended by the manufacturer for this vehicle model ensures adequate resistance to operational wear and stable cooperation with other door components.

The product is in used condition, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining Ford's original design specifications. In practice, this means the ability to restore proper door operation without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment.

Application in service and repairs of Ford Transit Connect

This lock latch will prove particularly useful in situations where there are problems with closing the front right door, noticeable play, noise while driving, or visible wear of the mechanism. Replacing it with an original element from the same design group allows for restoring proper door operation and improving vehicle usage comfort.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door lock area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as strikers, cylinders, or locking mechanisms, check out the available parts in the Ford Locks and latches category.

Why choose a used OEM component

The original lock latch from the Ford Transit Connect ensures the preservation of factory operating parameters of the door mechanism, which is particularly important in commercial vehicles intensively used in transport and services. Choosing a used OEM component is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and the quality and fitment of the part.

If you are considering whether a new or used part is a better solution in your case, an article comparing both approaches in terms of costs, durability, and availability may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Car parts – new or used? We compare costs, quality, and durability.