Ford Transit Mk6 Exterior Door Tailgate Handle Rear Right O/S F37B-1022404-BA

Ford Transit Mk6 Exterior Door Tailgate Handle Rear Right O/S is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation in the rear right section of the vehicle. The design developed by Ford ensures a proper fit to the tailgate and reliable operation of the lock during the daily use of a commercial vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1494080
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1494080
• Substitutable numbers: 1494080, YC15-V22400-BB, YC15V22400BB, F37B-1022404-BA, F37B1022404BA
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Part type: Door Handle
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the handle

The exterior rear right tailgate handle in the Ford Transit Mk6 is responsible for the mechanical opening and closing of the cargo doors from the outside. A correctly selected component guarantees:

• a stable grip when opening the tailgate with a fully loaded cargo space,
• proper cooperation with the lock mechanism and rods,
• maintenance of the factory mounting geometry within the rear part of the body. Thanks to its dedicated placement on the vehicle on the rear right side, the handle maintains compatibility with the original door layout in the Transit Mk6 body.

Construction and fit for Ford Transit Mk6

The handle construction has been developed specifically for the requirements of the Ford Transit Mk6 body, which translates into precise fitting with the tailgate sheet metal and correct alignment relative to the lock. This means that:

• mounting points correspond to the factory holes in the tailgate,
• the shape of the housing is matched to the body lines and stampings,
• the working mechanism cooperates with the original rods and lock without the need for modifications. Such a fit reduces installation time and minimizes the risk of problems with closing or locking the doors after replacing the component.

Condition, origin, and service application

The offered handle comes from the Ford product line and is a used component, which in practice means a favorable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the original construction. It works well both for a typical replacement of a damaged handle after a collision or vandalism, and for the gradual renovation of a fleet vehicle body. Choosing an original door handle allows you to maintain the visual and technical consistency of the rear part of the body, and also reduces the risk of inaccurate operation of the opening mechanism, often encountered in the case of universal replacements.

Benefits of using an original door handle

By installing this handle in your Ford Transit Mk6, you gain a number of practical benefits in the daily operation of a commercial vehicle:

• Factory fit – compatibility with the original body design and lock mechanism.
• Stable mechanical operation – proper force transmission to the lock during frequent opening and closing of the tailgate.
• Reduction of service downtime – quick installation without the need for mounting modifications.
• Visual consistency – maintaining the original look of the rear part of the vehicle. This solution is particularly beneficial for fleet users, body repair shops, and owners who want to restore full functionality to the tailgate without interfering with the door structure. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body access zone in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as exterior handles, opening mechanisms, or additional door operation elements, check the available parts in the Ford Door handles category. To better plan the modernization of vehicle equipment and utilize the potential of dismantled parts, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on retrofitting cars – they are discussed in detail in the article Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars – how to cheaply retrofit a car using used parts.