Ford Transit Connect Boot Trunk Edge Lock Trim Cover Panel ET76-R40352-CFW

Ford Transit Connect Boot Trunk Edge Lock Trim Cover Panel is an original trim component from the Linings, decorative strips and decorations group, designed for the protection and aesthetic finishing of the rear edge of the cargo area. This factory-made panel helps keep the loading zone organized, improves the visual appearance of the trunk, and provides practical protection against mechanical damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: ET76-R40352-CFW
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: ET76-R40352-CFW
• Substitutable numbers: ET76-R40352-CFW, ET76R40352CFW
• Part type: Trim Strip
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the trunk edge cover

The trunk edge cover panel in the Ford Transit Connect is responsible for protecting the critical area most prone to scuffs and impacts during loading and unloading. This component stabilizes the finish of the rear trunk floor, reduces the risk of damage to the lining, and helps maintain an orderly appearance of the cargo zone. Thanks to its factory fitment, the panel works well with other trim elements, which translates into even adhesion to the edge and reduces unwanted play or rattling while driving.

Construction and fitment for Ford Transit Connect

The cover has been designed specifically for the geometry of the Ford Transit Connect trunk edge, ensuring precise alignment with factory mounting points. The panel's construction is adapted for the intensive use typical of commercial vehicles, where the loading zone is particularly exposed to stress. As an element from the Linings, decorative strips and decorations group, the panel combines a protective function with an orderly look for the rear interior. Properly profiled edges facilitate installation and allow for maintaining a consistent line with the rest of the trunk linings.

Characteristics of the used component

The presented cover comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the functionality intended by the manufacturer. This type of part is a reasonable choice for maintenance repairs when the priority is to maintain the original construction and fitment while optimizing costs. Choosing an original panel from dismantling allows for maintaining the consistency of materials and geometry with other interior elements, which is important both in terms of durability and the comfort of using the vehicle in daily work.

Benefits of using the original cover

Using a factory trunk edge cover in the Ford Transit Connect provides a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the original finish line of the rear trunk area,
• protection of the floor edge against damage during loading,
• better stability of linings in the rear zone,
• visual consistency with other interior elements. Thanks to this, the vehicle maintains an orderly appearance of the cargo space, which is important both in daily operation and for the potential resale of the car.

Selection of trim elements and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the luggage area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Ford Linings, decorative strips and decorations category. When selecting used trim elements and other components, it is worth paying attention to their origin and verification method. For fuel system components, an article describing the safe selection of parts from dismantling may be helpful – more information can be found in the entry Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?.