Ford Mondeo Mk5 Door Window Control Switch Trim Left Rear N/S DS73-14A568-B

Ford Mondeo Mk5 Door Window Control Switch Trim Left Rear N/S is a factory interior component from the Switches, control elements and ignition switches group, designed for installation in the rear left door. Designed by Ford as an original equipment part, it ensures a consistent look for the window control panel and a secure fit of the switch in the door trim.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: DS73-14A568-B
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: DS73-14A568-B
• Substitutable numbers: DS73-14A568-B, DS7314A568B, 2252139, GS73-14A568-FE3UAW
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Trim Strip
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function in the Ford Mondeo Mk5

The window control switch trim in the rear left door is responsible for the aesthetic and functional finish of the passenger window control zone. This element stabilizes the switch body, masks the edges of the mounting hole, and helps maintain a uniform stylistic line of the door trim throughout the interior of the Ford Mondeo Mk5.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific mounting location in the rear left door, the trim reduces play, squeaking, and unwanted movement of the switch during vehicle operation.

Construction and mounting fit

As an element from the Switches, control elements and ignition switches group, the trim has been designed for close cooperation with the factory window control switch. The geometry of the mounts, clips, and guides is adapted to the door structure of the Ford Mondeo Mk5, which facilitates assembly and service disassembly without the need for modifications.

The properly profiled outer surface allows for a smooth transition between the panel and the trim, which improves the ergonomics of operating the switch and reduces the risk of accidentally catching on the edges when entering and exiting the vehicle.

Benefits of using the original trim

Using an original window control switch trim in the rear left door offers a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining a consistent interior design in line with Ford's original project,
• proper support and guidance of the window switch in the door panel,
• reduction of play and vibrations of control elements while driving,
• easier service access to the switch in case of replacement or diagnostics.

For users who care about the visual condition of the cabin, it is also important that the original trim allows you to restore the factory look of the door panel after damage or wear of the previous element.

Characteristics of the used product

The presented trim is a secondary market item, which means it comes from vehicle dismantling. Such components are often chosen for interior repairs because they allow for maintaining the original Ford specification while optimizing costs. The used part retains the construction and fit intended by the manufacturer, which facilitates installation in place of the factory element without additional modifications.

Expanding the control zone in the Ford

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the window and lock control zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as button panels, mounting frames, or additional trims, check out the available parts in the Ford switches, control elements and ignition switches category.

When performing service work on the vehicle's interior, it is also worth taking care of the efficiency of the braking system – especially if the car is used intensively. Practical tips on the safe selection of used brake components can be found in the article Second-hand braking system: how to safely choose discs, calipers, and ABS?, which helps to organize the process of verifying secondary market parts.