Ford Transit Custom Spare Wheel Carrier Release Cable BK21-1513-AC

Ford Transit Custom Spare Wheel Carrier Release Cable is an original Ford component designed for securing and safely lowering the spare wheel under the vehicle's chassis. The cable and carrier design ensures stable support for the wheel while allowing for efficient maintenance, which is important both in daily operation and in emergency situations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2549337
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2549337
• Substitutable numbers: 2549337, BK21-1513-AC, BK211513AC
• Part type: Wheel Lock
• Category: Wheel Nuts, Bolts & Studs

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented spare wheel carrier release cable has been designed specifically for the Ford Transit Custom model, taking into account its frame construction and the method of mounting the wheel under the cargo floor. The component is responsible for:

• keeping the spare wheel in a stable position under the vehicle,
• the ability to controlledly lower and raise the wheel during replacement,
• maintaining proper ground clearance and safety when driving with a full load.

Thanks to the use of a solution consistent with Ford's factory standards, the spare wheel mounting system remains consistent with the vehicle's original design concept, which reduces the risk of incorrect installation.

Construction and fitment for Ford Transit Custom

The cable and carrier have been developed as part of the Wheel locks, bolts, nuts and pins group, which means that its geometry and the way it interacts with other wheel mounting components are adapted to the specific requirements of the axles and rims used in the Ford Transit Custom. The design provides for:

• routing the cable in a way that minimizes the risk of rubbing against chassis components,
• a carrier adapted to the diameter and shape of the spare wheel rim,
• cooperation with the factory wheel lowering mechanism.

Such a solution facilitates installation in place of a worn or damaged component without the need to modify other subassemblies.

Condition, origin and benefits of using a used part

The offered spare wheel carrier cable is a used component, sourced from vehicle dismantling. In practice, this means that the part retains the manufacturer's original specifications while providing an economical solution compared to new replacements. For the Ford Transit Custom user, this translates into:

• maintaining the factory method of mounting the spare wheel,
• reducing the costs of repairing or renovating the mounting system,
• the possibility of quickly replacing a damaged cable without interfering with the body structure.

Choosing an original component from dismantling is particularly beneficial in intensively used vehicles, where assembly repeatability and predictable component behavior are important.

Operational safety and service aspects

A functional spare wheel carrier and cable have a direct impact on driving safety – an improperly secured wheel can generate noise, vibrations, and in extreme cases, pose a road hazard. Using an original Ford solution allows you to maintain:

• proper pressure of the wheel against the supporting structure,
• mounting stability across the full range of vehicle loads,
• easy service access when changing a wheel in road conditions.

For workshops and services maintaining a Ford Transit Custom fleet, this is a component that allows restoring the factory mounting standard without the need for substitute solutions.

Complementary Ford wheel mounting components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel mounting area in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as bolts, nuts, or pins, check the available parts in the Ford wheel locks, bolts, nuts and pins category.

Additional information and technical inspiration

If you are interested in a broader context of using parts from dismantling, optimizing service costs, and the possibilities of vehicle modification while maintaining safety standards, it is worth reading the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using components from dismantling, which shows a practical approach to selecting used OEM components.