Ford Transit Connect Mk1 Door Window Lifter Regulator Front Left N/S 5182968

Ford Transit Connect Mk1 Door Window Lifter Regulator Front Left N/S is an original component from the Window regulators and motors group, designed for operation in the front left door. It ensures stable window guidance, proper power transmission, and reliable cooperation with the factory control mechanism in your Ford.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5182968
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5182968
• Substitutable numbers: 5182968, 2T14-V23201-AK, 2T14V23201AK
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Window Regulator
• Category: Window Motors & Regulators

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The window regulator is responsible for the precise raising and lowering of the window in the front left door, working in conjunction with the factory electric control system. Its location in the driver's door area makes it a heavily used component, which is why its efficiency has a direct impact on daily driving comfort and vehicle safety. Thanks to its fitment for a specific mounting position in the body, the component maintains the correct window guidance geometry, reduces the risk of jamming, and minimizes the loads acting on the mechanism.

Why choose an original Ford component

The regulator comes from the Ford range, which means maintaining factory manufacturing standards and compatibility with the Transit Connect Mk1 body. The original design ensures:

• consistency with the factory mounting system in the door,
• proper window guidance throughout the entire range of operation,
• correct cooperation with the control motor and electrical installation. As an item from the Window regulators and motors category, it has been designed for many years of operation in variable conditions – including body vibrations, temperature changes, and exposure to moisture inside the door.

Condition, fitment, and installation aspects

The offered regulator is a used part, which allows for a favorable cost-to-functionality ratio while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This is a practical solution for maintenance repairs when you want to preserve the factory door construction without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment. Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard check of the condition of the guides, mounting points, and cooperating door elements to ensure smooth window operation after replacement. Proper alignment and tightening of the mounts are crucial for avoiding play, noise, and excessive load on the mechanism.

How to choose the right window regulator

To ensure you are selecting the correct part for your Ford, it is worth verifying the part's compatibility with the vehicle's equipment, model year, and body version. Comparing the design of the mounts and the shape of the guides with the element currently installed in the door is helpful. If you want to streamline the selection process and avoid mistakes, use the practical tips described in the guide how to choose the right car part by VIN and OEM number, where you will find a step-by-step procedure and a list of questions helpful in verifying compatibility.

Repair expansion and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and window area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as guides, lifting mechanisms, or control drives, check the available parts in the Ford window regulators and motors category. For larger service work involving drive and control systems in the vehicle, it is also worth paying attention to the selection of used sub-assemblies. This topic is discussed in more detail in the article Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths, which organizes the most important principles for assessing the technical condition and cost-effectiveness of purchasing used components.