Ford Transit Connect Sliding Door Striker Lock Catch Right O/S 9T16-V44163-AB

Ford Transit Connect Sliding Door Striker Lock Catch Right O/S is an original component from the Locks and Latches group, designed for the right side of the vehicle body. It enables secure locking of the sliding door, ensuring stable closure and proper operation with the locking mechanism in your Ford.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9T16V44162AB
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9T16V44162AB
• Substitutable numbers: 9T16V44162AB, 9T16-V44162-AB
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and function of the component

The presented striker is dedicated to the right side of the vehicle, which guarantees a proper fit to the guides and the structure of the sliding door in the Transit Connect model. It is responsible for the precise positioning of the door leaf and locking it securely in the closed position, which is important for both the safety of the cargo and the comfort of using the vehicle.

Thanks to the factory geometry and appropriately selected mounting points, the component works with the original lock and guides, reducing the risk of play, rattling, or the door not closing properly during the operation of the commercial vehicle.

Original Ford part – fitment and quality

As a Ford brand product, the lock striker has been designed with full compatibility with the Transit Connect body in mind. Original manufacturing translates into proper fitment with the bodywork, maintenance of factory assembly clearances, and correct cooperation with other elements of the door mechanism.

The used nature of the part allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original design, which is particularly important in fleet and commercial vehicles, where both durability and rational service costs are essential.

Benefits of using the sliding door lock striker

Using this component in the right sliding door of the Ford Transit Connect allows for restoring the proper operation of the locking mechanism. In practice, this means:

• stable closing of the sliding door on the passenger or cargo side,
• reduction of noise and vibrations resulting from play in the lock,
• reduction of the risk of the door opening spontaneously while driving,
• maintenance of the factory body line in the side zone.

For workshops and fleet users, this is a solution that allows for an efficient, technically correct repair without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment.

Application in service practice

The component will prove useful both for a typical replacement of a worn or damaged striker and for larger repairs of the side body zone, including sliding door adjustment. Installation on the right side of the vehicle allows for restoring the correct closing geometry, which facilitates the daily operation of the commercial vehicle in intensive working conditions.

By choosing an original lock striker, you minimize the risk of adjustment problems and the need for repeat service visits resulting from inaccurate component fitment.

Repair expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sliding door locking zone in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as bolts, catches, or lock mechanisms, check the available parts in the Ford Locks and Latches category.

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