Ford Focus Mk3 Crossmember Bracket Holder Support Right O/S AV61-101A80-AE

Ford Focus Mk3 Crossmember Bracket Holder Support Right O/S is a precision structural component from the Brackets, mounts and mounting parts group, designed for use on the right side of the vehicle. Engineered as a genuine Ford part, it provides stable support for the crossmember and ensures proper load distribution within the body, which translates into safe and predictable performance of the vehicle's entire structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: AV61-101A80-AE
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: AV61-101A80-AE
• Substitutable numbers: AV61-101A80-AE, AV61101A80AE
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Bracket
• Category: Mounts, Brackets & Hardware

Purpose and function of the bracket

The offered bracket is dedicated to the third-generation Ford Focus construction and operates on the right side of the vehicle. Its task is to provide stable mounting for the crossmember, which helps maintain the correct geometry of load-bearing elements and reduce unwanted stress in the body. A properly selected and installed bracket supports structural rigidity, which is important for both ride comfort and the durability of adjacent components.

Design, fitment and installation

As a component from the Brackets, mounts and mounting parts group, the bracket has been designed for factory mounting points in the Ford Focus Mk3. This allows a mechanic or an experienced user to perform the replacement in an orderly manner, without the need for structural modifications. The specific shaping of the part for the right side of the vehicle facilitates correct positioning relative to the crossmember and adjacent load-bearing elements.

Benefits of using a genuine Ford component

Using a bracket sourced from the Ford brand promotes the maintenance of material and structural consistency within the body. The original solution:

• supports correct load transfer from the crossmember to the body structure,
• reduces the risk of improper fitment with other brackets and mounts,
• facilitates diagnostics and potential future repairs in the mounting area. Thanks to this, the bracket can be used both for standard post-collision repairs and for restoring factory structural rigidity in vehicles used intensively.

Application in service practice

The right-side crossmember bracket is particularly important during repairs following mechanical damage to the front of the body or when replacing the crossmember itself. In service practice, it is used when:

• deformation or cracking of the existing mount is detected,
• it is necessary to restore factory crossmember support points,
• a comprehensive reconstruction of the load-bearing structure in a given area is being carried out. Selecting a component from the same mounting group allows for maintaining the consistency of structural solutions and facilitates quality control of the performed repair.

Related Ford mounting components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the crossmember and bracket mounting area in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as additional holders, brackets, or mounting hardware, check the available parts in the Ford Brackets, mounts and mounting parts category.

Additional technical support

For major work on the body structure and drivetrain, it is worth paying attention to the relationships between mounting elements and drivetrain components. Helpful information on diagnostics and the selection of service parts can be found in the article Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of parts for the drivetrain, which discusses practical aspects of servicing and selecting components in a way that is consistent with the rest of the subassemblies.