Ford Transit Custom Front Bumper Towing Eye Cover Tow Hook Deep Impact Blue - J4

Ford Transit Custom Front Bumper Towing Eye Cover Tow Hook Deep Impact Blue is a precisely fitted component from the Bumper inserts and covers category, designed for installation in the front part of the bumper. The cover allows for the aesthetic closing of the towing eye opening, restoring the consistent look of the front fascia and improving protection for this area of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1778880-DIB
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1778880
• Substitutable numbers: BK21-17A989-AB5CND, BK2117A989AB5CND, BK21-17A989-AA, BK2117A989AA, 1778880, BK2117A989AB, BK21-17A989-AB
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bumper Insert
• Color: Deep Impact Blue Metallic - J4
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The towing eye cover mounted at the front of the vehicle is responsible for shielding the towing hook mounting socket in the bumper. Thanks to this:

• it limits the ingress of dirt into the interior of the bumper structure,
• it visually stabilizes the line of the front fascia,
• it reduces the risk of corrosion around the towing hook mounting hole.

The element is designed as a body part dedicated to a specific model, which translates into proper fitment with the bumper edges and repeatable mounting geometry.

Color and paint matching

The cover is finished in the Deep Impact Blue Metallic - J4 shade, characteristic of the factory Ford paint palette. Matching the color to the rest of the bodywork allows you to:

• maintain a uniform stylistic line of the vehicle's front,
• avoid shade differences visible at the junction of the bumper and the cover,
• reduce the need for additional painting during standard component replacement.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the bodywork, this is a particularly beneficial solution, as replacing a damaged cover does not require interference with other parts of the bumper.

Installation characteristics

The cover is intended for installation in the front part of the vehicle, in the place of the factory towing eye opening. The design of the element allows it to be seated in the bumper in a way consistent with the manufacturer's original design, which facilitates:

• correct positioning relative to the bumper surface,
• stable retention in the socket during operation,
• maintaining the proper geometry of the front fascia after body and paint repairs.

Such a solution is particularly important after collisions or bumper replacement, when it is necessary to restore the factory appearance of the vehicle.

Benefits of using an original Ford component

The cover comes from the Ford range, which means it has been designed with a specific model and its body parameters in mind. In practice, this translates into:

• dimensional compatibility with the factory bumper,
• repeatable quality of the paint surface finish,
• easier matching to existing mounting points.

The used element represents a reasonable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the original vehicle specification, especially in the case of local damage to the front of the bodywork.

Expanding bumper repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front bumper zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional inserts, covers, or grilles, check out the available parts in the Ford bumper inserts and covers category.

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