Ford Transit Connect Rear Door Left N/S Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Shadow Black G1

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Ford Transit Connect Rear Door Left N/S Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Shadow Black G1 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Shadow Black - G1 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent repair of the trunk area without the need for aesthetic compromises.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2431232-SHA
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2431232
• Substitutable numbers: 2431232, PDT11-V40011-AJ, PDT11V40011AJ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Shadow Black - G1
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The presented tailgate serves as the rear left door wing in the Ford Transit Connect, responsible for closing the cargo space and properly sealing the body. Its placement on the vehicle in the rear area on the driver's side ensures compatibility with the factory hinge, lock, and seal design, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment.

The component belongs to the Doors and door panels category, making it crucial for accident repairs, corrosion corrections, or restoring the original body geometry in the trunk area.

Color and visual fit

The factory Shadow Black - G1 color allows for maintaining paint consistency with the remaining body panels if the vehicle has the same color code. In many cases, this enables limiting the scope of paint work to local touch-ups and polishing, which shortens repair time and reduces service costs.

The uniform surface finish also facilitates matching the component to existing bumpers, moldings, and windows, which is important in both fleet and commercial vehicles, where aesthetics and clear visual identification of the company matter.

Technical characteristics and installation

The rear left door has been designed as a part structurally compliant with the factory Ford body, which translates into proper fitment with the frame, hinges, and locking mechanism. Placement in the rear area on the left side means the component works with original mounting points, without the need for structural modifications.

As a product in Used condition, the tailgate is a practical solution for maintenance repairs where the priority is maintaining correct body geometry and door functionality while optimizing costs. Proper preparation for installation (cleaning, checking mounts, potential paint matching) allows for efficient integration of the component into the existing vehicle structure.

Application in service and body renovation

This rear left door model will work particularly well in situations where mechanical damage or corrosion has occurred within the tailgate area, as well as during the reconstruction of commercial vehicles operating in difficult conditions. Using an original body component helps maintain the correct body line, panel gaps, and proper door closing, which is important for both user comfort and cargo protection.

Choosing a used component from the Doors and door panels group is often preferred in professional body and paint shops, where dimensional compliance with the factory design and the ability to quickly replace parts without long-term fitting of aftermarket replacements with uncertain geometry are valued.

Repair expansion and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear-side body area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or door frame structures, check out the available parts in the Ford Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in deepening their knowledge about vehicle control elements, diagnostics, and selecting used components, the guide article Steering system and power steering – how it works and what fails? may be helpful, where practical aspects of operation and part replacement in passenger and commercial vehicles are discussed.