Ford B-Max Boot Lid Tailgate Cable Rear Wiring Loom Harness AV1T-17K400-GAF

Ford B-Max Boot Lid Tailgate Cable Rear Wiring Loom Harness is an original electrical installation component for the boot lid, belonging to the Locks and latches group. Designed specifically for this Ford model, the wiring harness ensures proper routing of signals and power in the rear part of the body, which translates into stable operation of the lock, latch, and other components in the tailgate.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: AV1T-17K400-GAF
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: AV1T-17K400-GAF
• Substitutable numbers: AV1T-17K400-GAF, AV1T17K400GAF
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and placement in the vehicle

The presented wiring harness is intended for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in the area of the Ford B-Max boot lid. It is responsible for connecting the tailgate equipment to the main vehicle electrical system, which is crucial for the correct operation of mechanisms from the Locks and latches group and their associated electrical functions. Thanks to the dedicated cable routing and factory connectors, the harness allows for maintaining the proper geometry of cable runs in the rear of the body, reducing the risk of abrasion, kinking, and improper mechanical stress during the opening and closing of the boot lid.

Construction and technical function

The boot lid wiring harness in the Ford B-Max is constructed as a complete, ready-to-install solution, including signal and power cables routed to components located in the tailgate. The connectors used are matched to factory sockets, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of installation errors. The layout of the wires in this harness is optimized for operation in the moving area of the tailgate – appropriate flexible sections and mounting points are provided to ensure the stability of electrical connections during repeated opening and closing of the boot. Such a solution helps maintain the correct operation of the latch, lock, and associated sensors over a long period of use.

Benefits of using an original wiring harness

Using an original boot lid wiring harness in the Ford B-Max allows you to maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory technical documentation. This means:

• a secure fit of cable lengths and cross-sections to the rear of the body,
• compatibility with factory lock and latch connectors,
• consistency with the vehicle's original electrical diagram. As a result, you reduce the need for system modifications, soldering, or creating additional cable sections, which positively affects the reliability of the system and facilitates subsequent diagnostics of any potential faults.

Condition of the component and service application

The offered wiring harness comes from dismantling and is intended for service applications in Ford B-Max vehicles where the installation within the boot lid has been damaged, e.g., as a result of wire abrasion in the tailgate hinge or bodywork repairs in the rear of the vehicle. Replacing the complete harness is the preferred solution over ad-hoc repairs of individual wires, as it restores the factory installation routing and eliminates accidental connections.

Related components from the Ford Locks and latches group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as lock mechanisms, latches, or additional cables, check the available parts in the Ford Locks and latches category.

Support for car restoration using used parts

A wiring harness from dismantling can be a valuable element in a project for the economical restoration of a daily-driven car. If you want to better plan the scope of work, learn the principles of safely selecting original components from the secondary market, and understand how to combine electrical system repairs with other service tasks, read the article Garage project: how to cheaply rebuild your "daily" using proven parts from dismantling.