Ford Mondeo Mk5 Rear Spare Wheel Carrier Mount Bracket Holder DS73-012200-AA

Ford Mondeo Mk5 Rear Spare Wheel Carrier Mount Bracket Holder is an original trunk structural component, designed specifically for installation in the rear part of the vehicle body. This factory bracket ensures stable seating for the spare wheel, keeping it in the position intended by the manufacturer and protecting it from unwanted vibrations while driving. As a result, the trunk remains organized, and the wheel is securely fastened and easily accessible when needed.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1865773
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1865773
• Substitutable numbers: 1865773, DS73-012200-AA, DS73012200AA
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Parcel Shelves

Purpose and function of the bracket

The presented bracket is a component from the Trunk shelves and covers group, responsible for the secure mounting of the spare wheel in the rear of the Ford Mondeo Mk5. The design has been developed for a specific body type, which allows for maintaining the correct mounting geometry, proper load distribution, and safe guidance of mounting elements within the trunk area. The placement in the rear zone of the vehicle facilitates convenient access to the wheel while not interfering with the functionality of the cargo space. The properly selected geometry of the bracket limits the risk of looseness, rattling, and unwanted noises that may occur with makeshift mounting solutions.

Construction and fitment for Ford Mondeo Mk5

The bracket has been designed as a component dedicated to Ford, which translates into precise fitment to the factory mounting points in the trunk floor. The original design ensures compatibility with the factory spare wheel mounting system, without the need for modifications or additional adjustments. The OEM solution allows for maintaining the connection rigidity intended by the manufacturer, as well as proper force distribution in the event of sudden braking or driving on uneven surfaces. This is particularly important for components responsible for holding heavier items, such as a spare wheel.

Benefits of using the original bracket

Using the factory rear spare wheel bracket in the Ford Mondeo Mk5 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the original functionality of the trunk and the intended space for the spare wheel,
• stable wheel mounting, reducing vibrations and noise while driving,
• no need for modifications to the body or trunk floor,
• consistency with other trunk interior elements from the same group. Thanks to this solution, the driver receives a technically correct method of mounting the spare wheel, in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications, which is important for both comfort and safety.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bracket comes from disassembly, which means it is an original Ford component that previously operated in a vehicle. Such structural elements, while maintaining correct geometry and mounting points, retain their functional properties for a long time. In practice, this allows for combining a reasonable purchase cost with maintaining the factory standard of fitment and installation. In the case of trunk load-bearing and mounting elements, choosing an original bracket from disassembly is often more beneficial than using random replacements with uncertain geometry, as it minimizes the risk of installation problems and unwanted stresses on the bodywork.

Related Ford trunk components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the trunk area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brackets, mounts, or cargo space covers, check the available parts in the Ford trunk shelves and covers category.

More about the advantages of original used parts

When choosing trunk structural elements, it is worth considering the differences between factory components and cheap replacements. If you want to better understand why original used OEM parts from disassembly often provide better fitment and longer service life, read the article Why do original parts from disassembly fit better (and last longer) than cheap equivalents?.