Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Third Stoplamp Centre Brake Light DT11-13R601-AE

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Third Stoplamp Centre Brake Light is an original component from the Main and centre brake lights group, designed for installation in the upper part of the tailgate. It provides clear, highly visible braking signaling, supporting driving safety and vehicle compliance with road requirements. Using an OEM component allows for maintaining the factory lighting characteristics and proper fitment to the Transit Connect Mk2 body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: DT11-13R601-AE
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: DT11-13R601-AE
• Substitutable numbers: DT11-13R601-AE, DT1113R601AE
• Part type: Third Brake Light Assembly
• Category: Centre & Third Brake Light Assemblies

Purpose and function of the third brake light

The third brake light in the Ford Transit Connect Mk2 plays a crucial role in communicating with drivers behind, increasing the readability of the braking signal beyond standard tail lamps. Positioned centrally and high up, it improves vehicle visibility in city traffic, on the road, and during intensive delivery operations. Using an original module from the same design group allows for maintaining the correct beam angle and consistency with the vehicle's electrical system.

Benefits of using an original Ford brake light

Using a factory lighting component in a Ford translates into:

• secure fitment to the mounting hole in the tailgate, without the need for modifications,
• stable connection with the electrical harness, reducing the risk of installation errors,
• maintaining uniform color and lighting characteristics relative to other lamps,
• maintaining compliance with factory safety and homologation standards. Thanks to this, replacing a damaged or faulty module with an original third brake light allows for restoring the proper operation of the lighting system without quality compromises.

Condition of the component and service application

The offered third brake light is a used component, which makes it an attractive service solution while maintaining factory specifications. This type of component works well both for standard repairs after mechanical damage and for replacements resulting from electrical failure. Choosing an original used module allows for reducing vehicle maintenance costs while maintaining consistency with the factory design of the Ford Transit Connect Mk2.

Integration with the vehicle's lighting system

The third brake light works with the existing braking system and the vehicle's electrical installation, activating in parallel with the main brake lamps. A properly selected element from the Main and centre brake lights group minimizes the risk of error messages on the instrument cluster and ensures stable operation in various operating conditions – from city driving to intensive delivery use. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brake modules, central signaling lamps, or supplementary brake lights, check the available parts in the Ford main and centre brake lights category. To compare manufacturers' approaches to the quality of original components and the benefits of choosing parts from dismantling, it is worth reading an article describing the service strategy of another premium brand: Mercedes – comfort, prestige, and durability. Why is it worth choosing original used parts?.