Ford Fiesta Mk7 Window Crank Handle Front Rear is an original part from the window cranks, door handles and mounts group, designed for manual operation of windows in the front and rear doors. The product comes from a Ford vehicle, ensuring a proper fit with the window regulator mechanism and stable operation in daily use.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 1197838
- Mark: Ford
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 1197838
- Substitutable numbers: 1197838, 97KG-A23342-AB, 97KGA23342AB
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear
- Part type: Window Crank
- Category: Window Cranks, Grab Handles & Door Pulls
Intended Use and Fit for Ford Fiesta Mk7
The presented window crank handle has been specifically designed for the Ford Fiesta Mk7 model. The crank's construction is adapted to the door geometry and the regulator shaft, allowing for a secure fit on the splines and reducing the risk of play during operation.
The part is suitable for installation on both front doors and rear doors, which simplifies part standardization in the vehicle and allows for the use of a single type of handle in multiple mounting positions. This enables consistent visual and functional window operation in all doors equipped with manual regulators.
Construction and Functionality of the Crank Handle
The window crank handle for Ford Fiesta Mk7 belongs to the window cranks, door handles and mounts category, meaning it is responsible for transferring the motion of the driver's or passenger's hand to the window regulator mechanism. The shape of the crank is optimized for grip ergonomics, enabling smooth raising and lowering of the window while maintaining appropriate leverage.
The mechanical solution used in this type of handle ensures:
- stable connection to the regulator shaft, limiting slippage of the crank during operation,
- controlled rotation range, matched to the window mechanism's travel,
- repeatable performance with repeated use under typical operating conditions.
Characteristics of a Used Product
The offered window crank handle is a used part, sourced from a dismantled Ford vehicle. This type of part is a good choice when the existing crank has suffered mechanical damage, cracking, or excessive wear and tear, and the user expects a solution that matches the vehicle's factory specifications.
Using an original used part allows for maintaining:
- factory fit with the window regulator mechanism,
- consistent interior appearance within the door panel,
- proper operating ergonomics compared to aftermarket replacements with different geometry.
Installation and Service Application
The window crank handle for Ford Fiesta Mk7 is designed for direct installation in place of the original crank. In a typical service scenario, replacement involves removing the worn part and fitting the new handle onto the regulator shaft, maintaining the correct position relative to the door trim.
This solution is particularly useful in cases of:
- post-accident repairs to the door area,
- interior refurbishment of the vehicle after intensive use,
- restoring full window functionality after damage to the original crank.
Related Ford Window Cranks
If you need other parts from the Ford Window Cranks, Door Handles and Mounts category for Ford vehicles, check out the Ford Window Cranks, Door Handles and Mounts available in our assortment to select the appropriate handle for your specific model and body version.
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