Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Front Right Door O/S Trim Strip Black DT11-V20938-BFW

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Front Right Door O/S Trim Strip is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the right, front side of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the door edge and additional paint protection during daily use, especially in urban conditions and when opening doors frequently. The Racing Red - ZJ finish allows for a consistent match with Ford's factory paint palette.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: DT11-V20938-BFW-1
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: DT11-V20938-BFW
• Substitutable numbers: DT11-V20938-BFW, DT11V20938BFW
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Racing Red - ZJ
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and body fitment

The presented trim strip is dedicated to the Ford Transit Connect Mk2 model and is mounted on the front right door. Its profile is matched to the shape of the door skin, which facilitates correct alignment with the edges of the sheet metal and seals. As a result, the vehicle's factory side line is maintained after installation, without unwanted gaps or protruding elements. Placement on the passenger side of the vehicle allows for the replacement of a damaged or worn strip without interfering with other body components. This is a practical solution for local repairs after minor collisions, parking scrapes, or after replacing the door itself.

Protective function and visual appeal

The trim strip serves a dual role: it protects the door surface against minor impacts and scratches and improves the visual consistency of the side of the body. The protection primarily covers:

• the area most exposed to contact with other vehicles and obstacles,
• the door edge when opening in tight parking spaces,
• the paint surface in the lower part of the door. The Racing Red - ZJ color allows for maintaining a uniform appearance of the vehicle without the need for additional painting, provided the car has the same color specification. This is particularly beneficial for quick fleet and service repairs, where the time to return the vehicle to work is critical.

Characteristics of the used component

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the original geometry and mounting method intended by the manufacturer. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs because they:

• ensure factory fitment for a specific model,
• allow for cost reduction compared to new elements,
• facilitate maintaining visual consistency with other body parts. For body shops and service centers handling commercial vehicles, this is a practical solution that shortens repair time and minimizes the risk of installation problems.

Benefits of using an original trim strip

Using an original door trim strip on a Ford Transit Connect Mk2 translates into several significant operational benefits:

• Stable mounting – construction designed for factory mounting points, without the need for modifications.
• Stylistic consistency – preservation of the side line and characteristic Ford body contours.
• Reduction of repair costs – the ability to replace just the trim strip instead of the entire door in case of minor damage. Thanks to this, the element is widely used both for individual car repairs and in larger fleets of commercial vehicles, where repeatability and predictability of the final result are important.

Ford protective strips – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side door area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Ford protective and decorative strips category.

Technical support and knowledge about used parts

When selecting parts from dismantling for technical systems, such as fuel supply, it is worth paying attention to specific requirements regarding the condition and operating parameters. Detailed tips on how to safely choose sensitive used components can be found in the article Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?. Although it concerns a different group of parts, it shows good practices that can also be applied to other areas of the vehicle. If you are interested in the ecological aspect of using parts from dismantling and want to better understand how it affects the reduction of the carbon footprint, it is worth reading the material Sustainable automotive: How buying original used parts reduces the carbon footprint and protects the environment?, which discusses the advantages of reusing original components.