Ford Focus Mk3 Gearstick Lever Mount Bracket Holder Support F1FR-7C453-DKD

Ford Focus Mk3 Gearstick Lever Mount Bracket Holder Support is an original structural component designed to provide stable support and guidance for the gear selector mechanism. Thanks to its factory origin from Ford, it ensures the correct mounting geometry, which translates into more precise gear lever operation and proper functioning of the gear shifting system. This is a practical solution for users looking for a proven, used component for professional repair or replacement.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-2113336
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2113336
• Substitutable numbers: F1FR-7C453-DKD, F1FR7C453DKD, 2113336
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The presented gearstick lever mount bracket is dedicated to the third-generation Ford Focus model. Its task is to provide stable support and guidance for the gear lever assembly within the center tunnel, ensuring that the forces applied by the driver's hand are correctly transmitted to the gear shifting mechanism. A properly selected, original bracket reduces unwanted play, minimizes vibrations, and helps maintain repeatable, predictable gear selector operation.

As a part of the Trims, decorative strips and decorations group, the bracket works in conjunction with the surrounding panels and center tunnel covers, ensuring correct visual and mechanical fitment. Proper positioning of the gear lever relative to the center console affects both operating ergonomics and interior aesthetics.

Benefits of using the original bracket

Using the factory gearstick lever mount bracket in a Ford Focus Mk3 allows you to maintain the parameters specified by the vehicle manufacturer. In practice, this means:

• maintaining the correct position of the gear lever relative to the driver's seat and center tunnel,
• reducing excessive play in the gear selector mechanism,
• better guidance of the gear stick during shifting,
• consistent fitment with factory trims and decorative strips in the console.

For workshops and individual users, this means easier installation and a lower risk of fitment issues compared to aftermarket replacements with uncertain geometry. A used, original component is often a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining factory mounting parameters.

Condition and service application

The offered bracket comes from disassembly and is classified as a used product, which allows for economical repair without sacrificing the original Ford design. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where mechanical damage to the mount has occurred (e.g., cracks, deformations) or when previous repairs using non-original solutions have caused issues with the gear lever position.

Replacement of the bracket is recommended, among other things, in case of:

• noticeable displacement of the gear lever position relative to the console,
• excessive vibrations or noises in the center tunnel area,
• confirmed structural damage to the mount during an inspection.

Integration with the interior and finishing elements

As a part associated with the Trims, decorative strips and decorations group, the bracket works with tunnel covers, gear lever gaiters, and console decorative elements. A correctly selected bracket facilitates maintaining even gaps between panels, stable seating of the gear lever frame, and an aesthetic appearance of the central cabin zone. This is important both for standard repairs and for work related to refreshing the vehicle's interior.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the center tunnel zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, frames, or decorative strips, check the available parts in the Ford Trims, decorative strips and decorations category.

Additional information and technical support

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the compatibility of the bracket with the specific equipment version of the Ford Focus Mk3 and to check the condition of the cooperating gear shifting mechanism components. In case of doubts regarding the cost-effectiveness of repairs or part selection, specialized service guides and operating cost analyses can be helpful. A good reference point when assessing the risk of expensive repairs is the article dedicated to problematic power units, available at the link BMW E90 problematic engines – a practical guide to costly failures, which shows how important an informed decision is when investing in car repairs.