Ford Transit MK8 Rear Bumper Guide Holder Bracket Mount Left N/S BK31-17A882-AE

Description

Ford Transit MK8 Rear Bumper Guide Holder Bracket Mount Left N/S is a precision mounting component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed specifically for the rear left side of the vehicle body. The original design ensures stable bumper seating, proper guidance of its edges, and repeatable fitment with the factory body line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: BK31-17A882-AE
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: BK31-17A882-AE
• Substitutable numbers: BK31-17A882-AE, BK3117A882AE, 1848025
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Bumper Rail Reinforcement
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The presented bracket is part of the rear bumper mounting system in the Ford Transit MK8 on the left side. It is responsible for:

• guiding and supporting the bumper edge in the rear part of the vehicle,
• maintaining the correct geometry and body lines in the corner area,
• reducing bumper play and vibrations during operation.

Thanks to its fitment to the specific body model, the bracket allows for installation without modifications, while maintaining factory mounting points.

Construction and fitment for Ford Transit MK8

The bracket has been developed as a component dedicated to the Ford Transit MK8 series, which translates into compatibility with the original rear bumper and other brackets in this area. Placement on the vehicle: rear – left side facilitates clear identification of the part when planning repairs or replacement.

The arrangement of mounting holes and the shape of the bumper contact surface are adapted to the factory body structure, which helps to achieve an even gap between the bumper and the side and rear panels.

Condition and service application

The item is offered as a used part, which makes it a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, assembly corrections, or restoring factory bumper fitment. In practice, it will work well both when replacing a damaged bracket and when completing missing mounts after bumper disassembly.

Choosing an original mounting bracket reduces the risk of fitment problems, shortens service time, and makes it easier to achieve a stable, repeatable installation of the rear bumper.

Benefits of using the original bracket

Using a dedicated bracket in the Ford Transit MK8 brings a number of practical benefits:

• Stable bumper mounting – reduction of vibrations and movement of the component on uneven surfaces.
• Better visual fitment – even gaps and correct body line flow.
• Easier service installation – use of factory mounting points without “forced” adjustments.
• Possibility of economical repair – a used component allows for lower costs while maintaining proper function.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as beams, supports, or additional brackets, check the available parts in the Ford Bumpers and reinforcements category.

For a comparison of design solutions used in other popular models and inspiration when planning broader body and component upgrades, it is worth reading the article Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts, which discusses, among other things, the practical aspects of using used parts.