Ford Transit Connect Front Door Handle Right O/S Moondust Silver Metallic ZJ

The Ford Transit Connect Front Right Door Handle Silver is an original door handle designed for the front right door, in the factory Moondust Silver Metallic color. This component ensures proper door opening ergonomics and a consistent exterior appearance, in line with the manufacturer's standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1738727-MDS
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1738727
• Substitutable numbers: 1738727
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door Handle
• Color: Moondust Silver Metallic - ZJ
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and Fitment

The handle has been specifically designed for the front right door of the Ford Transit Connect, maintaining factory mounting points and geometry. This ensures predictable installation without the need for bodywork modifications or part adjustments.

The original handle design guarantees:

• proper alignment with the door panel, without unsightly gaps,
• stable operation of the opening mechanism during daily use,
• compatibility with the factory lock and linkages used in the driver's or right-side passenger door.

Body Color and Aesthetics

The handle is finished in Moondust Silver Metallic – ZJ, allowing for a uniform paint appearance across the entire side of the vehicle. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs or the replacement of individual body parts where visual consistency is key.

Using the original color offers tangible benefits:

• reduces the need for additional painting or blending of adjacent parts,
• maintains the car's factory character, which is important for resale value,
• minimizes shade differences visible in daylight and artificial light.

Door Handle Functional Characteristics

As a component in the door handles category, this product is responsible for daily door operation and the comfort of the driver and passengers. The handle's construction is adapted for the intensive use typical of commercial vehicles like the Ford Transit Connect.

Key functional features include:

• ergonomic grip shape, facilitating a secure hold even with work gloves,
• stable force transfer to the lock mechanism, supporting repetitive door opening and closing,
• compatibility with the factory locking system, without interfering with the vehicle's installation.

Item Condition and Service Application

This is a used part, making it a sensible choice for operational repairs and budget-conscious post-accident repairs. It allows for the restoration of full door functionality while maintaining a favorable cost-to-quality ratio.

The product is particularly suitable for situations where:

• the original handle has suffered mechanical damage (e.g., cracking, breaking off),
• replacement is necessary after a collision while maintaining the factory color,
• it is important to maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork without investing in new, unpainted parts.

Complementary Ford Door Handles

If you also need other door handles for this model, check our offer for Ford door handles to select complete body equipment within a single product line.

Safety in Selecting Used Parts

When replacing body and vehicle system components, it's important to pay attention to the procedures for selecting used parts. For more critical components, such as brakes, a guide on how to responsibly choose parts from the aftermarket may be helpful – you can find it in the article Used Brake System: How to Safely Choose Discs, Calipers, and ABS?.