Description
Ford Transit Connect Steering Wheel Air Module Driver’s Side is an original driver’s airbag module from the Steering wheels and horn buttons category, designed for use in Ford vehicles. This component allows for maintaining the factory functionality of the safety system and a consistent interior appearance, which is particularly important during professional car repair or restoration. By using an original solution, you gain the certainty of a proper fit to the steering wheel and compatibility with the vehicle’s electrical system.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 6T16A042B85AAW-1
- Mark: Ford
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 6T16A042B85AAW-1
- Substitutable numbers: 6T16A042B85AAW, 6T16 A042B85 AAW, 6T16-A042B85-AAW
- Category: Steering Wheels & Horn Buttons
Technical characteristics of the steering wheel airbag module
The presented driver’s airbag module has been designed as a factory safety system component for the Ford Transit Connect. The module’s construction is adapted to a specific type of steering wheel, ensuring proper positioning, correct locking into the steering wheel rim, and proper cooperation with the clock spring and the safety system controller. Using an original component minimizes the risk of installation issues and eliminates the need for wiring modifications.
The module belongs to the group of elements responsible for protecting the driver during a collision, which is why maintaining compliance with factory vehicle parameters is crucial. Utilizing the correct airbag module allows for maintaining the integrity of the safety system while preserving the aesthetics of the cockpit – the shape, parting lines, and mounting method are matched to the original Ford steering wheel.
Purpose and application in the steering system
The driver’s airbag module is mounted centrally in the steering wheel rim, in the immediate vicinity of the horn buttons and any functional buttons. As an element from the Steering wheels and horn buttons category, it is responsible for both safety and vehicle ergonomics – a properly installed module ensures the correct operation of the horn and maintains the appropriate rigidity and stability of the entire steering wheel assembly.
In practice, this means that when replacing a damaged airbag module in a Ford Transit Connect, it is worth choosing an original element to avoid problems with fitment, mounting play, or improper adhesion to the steering wheel rim. Using the correct module also facilitates subsequent safety system diagnostics, as the controller recognizes the component as compliant with the factory configuration.
Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing an original used element
The offered driver’s airbag module is a used item, sourced from a dismantled Ford vehicle. This type of solution is often chosen by workshops and individual users who expect factory quality and fitment while reducing repair costs compared to purchasing a new part. An original component from dismantling retains the construction and materials consistent with the manufacturer’s design, which translates into predictable behavior in the steering system.
Choosing a used OEM module allows for maintaining visual consistency of the interior – the plastic texture, the shape of the embossments, and the integration method with the steering wheel correspond to the factory finish of the Ford Transit Connect. For many users, this is important not only from the point of view of safety but also the aesthetics and ergonomics of daily vehicle operation.
Why it is worth choosing an original Ford steering wheel airbag module
By using an original driver’s airbag module, you gain several significant benefits:
- factory fitment to the Ford Transit Connect steering wheel and electrical installation,
- maintaining the integrity of the vehicle’s safety system,
- consistent cockpit appearance due to the shape and finish compliance with the original steering wheel,
- reduction of repair costs while maintaining high component quality.
For workshops specializing in the Ford brand and users who care about the technical correctness of repairs, using an original airbag module is a solution that facilitates keeping the vehicle in a state consistent with the manufacturer’s assumptions. This is especially important in the case of safety-related elements, where not only the price counts, but above all the proper operation of the entire system.
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the steering zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as steering wheel rims, horn buttons, or central covers, check the available parts in the Ford Steering wheels and horn buttons category.
For those who want to improve the quality of their car’s interior while optimizing costs, a guide describing the selection of used cabin equipment elements – from seats and steering wheels to multimedia – may be particularly helpful. Practical tips regarding compatibility, installation, and cost-effectiveness can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.
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