Ford Transit Connect Door Hinge Rear Left Right N/O/S White - Z2 DT11V42982AC

Ford Transit Connect Door Hinge Rear Left Right N/O/S White is an original body component designed for the rear door area of the popular Ford commercial model. The hinge ensures stable door leaf guidance, correct closing geometry, and safe operation of the opening system. Thanks to the factory finish in Frozen White - Z2, it fits perfectly into the body's paint line, reducing the need for additional finishing work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: DT11V42982AC-FW
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: DT11V42982AC
• Substitutable numbers: DT11V42982AC, DT11-V42982-AC
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Color: Frozen White - Z2
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented hinge is designed for installation in the rear part of the Ford Transit Connect body and can be used on both the left and right sides. This solution facilitates component selection during accident repairs or maintenance service when it is necessary to replace the element responsible for guiding the rear doors.

Placement in the rear zone means that the hinge carries significant loads resulting from frequent opening and closing of the doors, even when the cargo space is fully loaded. The appropriate design supports maintaining the correct axis of rotation for the door leaf, which translates into even closing and reduces the risk of excessive wear on locks and seals.

Color and visual fit

The element is finished in the factory color Frozen White - Z2, used as standard on Ford bodies. For the user, this means visual consistency with the bodywork without the need for immediate painting, which speeds up the repair process and lowers its cost. For fleet vehicles, maintaining a uniform body color is also important in terms of image and corporate visual identity.

The color matching of the hinge is particularly important in the rear zone, where the mounting elements are partially visible when the doors are open. Maintaining a uniform paint shade affects the vehicle's aesthetics and helps maintain a professional body appearance after repair.

Performance characteristics and installation advantages

As a part from the Gas springs, locks, hinges and other parts group, the rear door hinge is responsible for precise guidance of the door leaf and stable maintenance of its position during operation. A correctly selected element limits play in the door suspension, which reduces the loads acting on the locks and seals, thereby supporting the tightness of the cargo space.

Key benefits of using this hinge include:

• maintaining the correct geometry of opening and closing the rear doors,
• reduction of stress in the area where the door leaf is attached to the body,
• improvement of door operation comfort during daily vehicle use,
• reduction of the risk of premature wear of locks and seals.

The element comes from the Ford brand, which promotes proper fit to the body structure and compatibility with factory mounting points. As a result, installation can be carried out in an orderly manner, maintaining the hinge's working position as intended by the manufacturer.

Condition, origin, and service application

The offered hinge is a used part, which makes it an attractive solution for economic repairs, especially in vehicles used intensively in local transport and deliveries. A used original component allows for maintaining the correct operating parameters of the door mechanism while reducing costs compared to purchasing a new element.

This solution works well both for accident repairs and for replacing worn hinges resulting from many years of operation. Proper selection of parts for a specific Ford Transit Connect model is facilitated by the presence of the OEM number and interchangeable numbers in the product's technical specification.

Complementary elements and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door mounting area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, door locks, or tailgate gas springs, check the available parts in the Gas springs, locks, hinges and other parts Ford category.

When selecting used body parts and accessories, it is worth knowing the differences between equipment lines and factory specifications of individual models. It may be helpful to read material discussing the characteristics of components with enhanced parameters – for example, as in the case of BMW sports versions described in the article BMW M Performance: how do BMW M components differ from standard ones?, where it is explained how the design and purpose of parts affect their selection and application.