Ford Transit Custom Mk1 Rear Back Door Central Weatherstrip Seal BK21-V42265-AF

Ford Transit Custom Mk1 Rear Tailgate Seal Rear BK21-V42265-AF is an original part from the window seals and trims category, designed for installation on the rear of the body. Its carefully selected profile ensures a tight seal against the tailgate, improving cabin acoustics and reducing moisture and dirt ingress. This is a practical solution for users looking to restore proper protection to the cargo area and maintain factory finish standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2094979
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2094979
• Substitutable numbers: 2094979, BK21-V42265-AF, BK21V42265AF
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Window Seals, Gaskets & Trims

Intended Use and Fitment

This seal has been specifically designed for the rear of the first-generation Transit Custom, taking into account the characteristic geometry of the tailgate. Its appropriate vehicle placement – rear allows for effective sealing of the cargo area, which is important for both commercial vehicles and specialized conversions.

As a part from the Ford brand, this seal retains the original shape and flexibility parameters, facilitating installation in the original mounting points without the need for modifications or adjustments of universal alternatives.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The seal's profile has been designed to ensure stable contact with the edges of the rear tailgate and the body frame. The material's appropriate elasticity supports:

• limiting the ingress of water and moisture into the vehicle's interior,
• reducing external noise,
• minimizing tailgate vibrations and rattles during driving,
• maintaining even pressure around the entire perimeter.

By preserving the correct shape and cross-section, the seal helps protect body components from accelerated wear caused by leaks, which is crucial for intensive use of a commercial vehicle.

Item Condition and Benefits of Use

The offered seal is a used original part, meaning it comes from a dismantled vehicle and retains the factory geometry and mounting method intended by the vehicle manufacturer. For the user, this means:

• easier installation in place of a worn or damaged seal,
• maintaining a consistent appearance of the tailgate edges and body frame,
• more predictable material behavior compared to random aftermarket replacements.

Using an original rear seal helps restore proper tailgate closure, reduce air drafts, and improve the overall comfort of using the vehicle in daily work.

Application in Service and Operation

Replacement of the rear tailgate seal is recommended in situations where leaks, visible cracks, deformations, or closure problems occur. In a vehicle like the Transit Custom, which often operates in varying weather conditions, a functional seal impacts:

• protection of the transported cargo from moisture,
• reduction of corrosion in the sill and tailgate edge areas,
• maintenance of stable acoustic conditions in the cabin and cargo area.

For workshops and service centers specializing in commercial vehicle maintenance, this is a practical part that allows for quick restoration of the rear body functionality without the need for makeshift solutions.

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