Ford Transit Connect Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Front Center DT11-V61208-AA

Ford Transit Connect Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Front Center is an original component from the Seat belts and parts category, designed for installation in the front, center section of the cabin. It ensures secure fastening of the passenger seat belt, supporting the proper operation of the factory safety system in your Ford.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: DT11-V61208-AA
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: DT11-V61208-AA
• Substitutable numbers: DT11-V61208-AA, DT11V61208AA, 2798990, DT11-V61208-AB, DT11V61208AB
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Seat Belt
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and function of the buckle

The presented buckle is dedicated to the front seat row zone, in the center position, where it is responsible for the mechanical connection of the seat belt to the vehicle structure. A properly functioning buckle ensures that the passenger seat belt will be locked in the event of sudden braking or a collision, which is crucial for the safety of passengers.

The component has been designed specifically for Ford models, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, appropriate cable length (if applicable), and compatibility with the factory seat mounting and body structure. Such a fit reduces the risk of looseness, incorrect positioning, or accidental unbuckling of the belt.

Construction and fit for Ford

The passenger seat belt buckle utilizes Ford's factory design solutions, which translates into:

• a compatible body shape and latch head,
• properly selected stiffness and flexibility of the mounting,
• maintaining the correct position relative to the seat cushion and backrest.

Thanks to this, the installation is straightforward, without the need for modifications or the use of additional adapters. The original design also helps maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory sensors and diagnostic systems, if provided in the given configuration.

Performance characteristics and advantages

As an element from the Seat belts and parts category, the buckle operates in demanding conditions – it is exposed to frequent buckling and unbuckling cycles, temperature changes, and dynamic loads. Using an original Ford solution allows you to maintain:

• stable holding of the belt tongue in the buckle socket,
• repeatable operation of the locking mechanism,
• proper interaction with the seat belt in emergency situations.

This is particularly important for intensively used vehicles, such as delivery or fleet cars, where the reliability of the safety system has a direct impact on the comfort and protection of passengers.

Component condition and service application

The buckle comes from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which is a reasonable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where:

• mechanical damage to the existing buckle has occurred (cracked housing, damaged latch),
• replacement of seat belt system components is necessary after a collision,
• you want to restore full functionality of the passenger seat in the front zone.

Choosing an original Ford buckle allows you to maintain the technical consistency of the entire system, which is important both from the point of view of safety and subsequent vehicle diagnostics.

Complementary Ford safety elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the safety zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as tensioners, retractors, or additional buckles, check the available parts in the Ford seat belts and parts category.

Technical knowledge and part selection

When planning repairs to safety systems, it is also worth considering the characteristics of the entire vehicle, including the type of drive and usage. For a better understanding of how different design solutions affect the operation of components in cars of various brands, an article comparing all-wheel-drive systems may be helpful – you can find it here: xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD systems. Although it mainly concerns drivetrain systems, it well illustrates the manufacturers' approach to designing key vehicle systems, which facilitates informed selection of spare parts.