Ford Transit Connect Sliding Side Door Striker 8C16-V264A08-AA

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Ford Transit Connect Sliding Side Door Striker is an original component from the Locks and Latches group, designed for guiding and locking the sliding side door in the Ford Transit Connect. The precisely selected geometry of the striker ensures stable door closure, reduces play, and improves the comfort of daily vehicle operation. Thanks to its factory origin, the part maintains proper mounting parameters and is matched to the body structure on the left side.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8C16-V264A08-AA
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8C16-V264A08-AA
• Substitutable numbers: 8C16-V264A08-AA, 8C16V264A08AA
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and technical function

The presented sliding door striker is responsible for the final closing phase and stably holding the door leaf in the closed position. The component works with the lock mechanism and the guide rail, creating a cohesive system responsible for:

• secure locking of the side door while driving,
• reduction of vibrations and rattling resulting from play at the closure,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the gap between the door and the body,
• trouble-free operation of the sliding mechanism in daily use.

The placement on the left side of the vehicle allows for direct replacement of a damaged or worn striker without interfering with other system components.

Construction and fitment for Ford Transit Connect

The striker was designed by the vehicle manufacturer, which translates into factory-perfect fitment for the Ford Transit Connect body. This means maintaining the correct mounting points, the appropriate shape of surfaces interacting with the lock, and compatibility with original sliding door guides.

In practice, installation comes down to removing the old component and installing the new one in the same points, without the need for bodywork modifications or adaptations. Such a solution is particularly beneficial in commercial vehicles, where a quick return of the vehicle to work is essential.

Benefits of using an original side door striker

Using an original component from the Locks and Latches group in the Ford Transit Connect allows for restoring the proper operation of the sliding door on the left side. Key advantages include:

• maintaining factory clearances and gaps between the door and the bodywork,
• reduction of noise and vibration originating from improperly closed doors,
• consistent cooperation with the existing lock and guides,
• maintaining an appropriate level of passive safety in the side zone.

Thanks to this, the vehicle retains predictable body behavior, and the user avoids problems typical of non-original replacements, such as difficulties with closing or accelerated wear of other mechanism components.

Application in service and maintenance repairs

The component will work well both for typical replacement of a worn striker and for post-accident repairs in the side zone. It can be used in:

• repairs after collisions involving damage to the sliding door,
• maintenance service after years of operation of a delivery vehicle,
• restoring full door functionality after hinge and guide adjustments.

Thanks to the preservation of the original design, it is possible to quickly align the door to the body and achieve a repeatable adjustment effect.

Expansion of the Ford locks and latches system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side sliding door zone in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as locks, strikers, or additional latches, check the available parts in the Ford Locks and Latches category.

More about the use of used parts

If you want to better understand how to effectively use used components when retrofitting and repairing vehicles, it is worth reading the guide on retrofitting and selecting parts from higher equipment versions: professional retrofitting with used parts.