Ford Transit Connect Boot Lid Spacer Cover Cap Trim Housing ET76-A431F98-AC

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Ford Transit Connect Boot Lid Spacer Cover Cap Trim Housing is a component from the Linings, decorative strips and trims group, designed as a factory finish for the boot area. It is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the lid, masking the structural elements of the tailgate and improving the visual consistency of the cargo space interior. This used OEM Ford part ensures proper fitment and secure mounting without the need for modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: ET76A431F99
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: ET76A431F99
• Substitutable numbers: ET76A431F99, ET76-A431F99-AE, ET76A431F99AE
• Part type: Trim Strip
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The described boot lid spacer cover cap is intended for use in the Ford Transit Connect model, in the rear part of the body. Its tasks include:

• covering the internal structure of the boot lid,
• visual organization of the loading zone,
• protecting structural elements against accidental impacts from cargo,
• reducing the formation of scratches and abrasions on the surface of the tailgate. Thanks to its factory design, the cover works with the original mounting points, which facilitates installation and ensures stable seating in the lid.

Construction and fitment for Ford Transit Connect

As a part from the Linings, decorative strips and trims group, the cover has been designed for a consistent finish of the boot lid interior. The shape and profile correspond to the geometry of the lid, which allows for:

• precise fitment with sheet metal embossments,
• proper edge guidance relative to seals and other linings,
• maintaining the factory finish line of the boot interior. Original mounts allow for removal and reinstallation if service is required, without the risk of damaging the tailgate structure.

Benefits of using the original cover

Using this cover in a Ford Transit Connect allows you to restore the factory look of the rear part of the vehicle after body repairs or lid replacement. Key advantages include:

• Proper fit to the body – no need for modifications, drilling additional holes, or adjusting edges.
• Visual consistency with other boot interior trim elements.
• Improved comfort of using the cargo space by covering sharper structural edges.
• Possibility of aesthetically closing the build in commercial vehicles used professionally.

Part condition and practical application

The element is offered as a used original Ford part, which in practice means factory origin and maintenance of a structure consistent with the manufacturer's design. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, renovation of fleet vehicles, or restoring the completeness of the boot interior after previous modifications. The cover will work well both in cars intensively used in transport and in units used privately, where an orderly, neat appearance of the luggage space is important.

Related Ford trim elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the boot area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Ford Linings, decorative strips and trims category.

Support in choosing used components

When selecting used body and interior components, it is worth knowing good practices regarding the assessment of the condition of parts and the cost-effectiveness of the purchase. To better understand the differences between new and used OEM elements, see the practical comparison in the article New or used? Comparison of costs and quality of car parts. If you are also servicing the fuel system or other components in parallel, tips from the guide on safely choosing dismantled elements, available here, may be helpful: Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?.