The Ford Transit Connect from 2014 to 2021 combines compact vehicle dimensions with a practical cargo area. For trades, service work and everyday deliveries, this often means working directly from the rear of the van: toolboxes are taken out, boxes are unloaded and materials move straight from the cargo area to the next job.
With all these small loading operations, the rear bumper sits directly between the vehicle and the working environment. The vehicle-specific aluminium rear bumper protector for the Ford Transit Connect provides an additional cover for this frequently used area. It can be fitted as preventative protection or retrofitted when scratches and other signs of use are already present and can be concealed within the area covered by the protector.
Six different surface finishes are available. All versions are made from 1.5 mm aluminium, feature a folded edge and are attached using the special adhesive tape applied to the rear.
Which bumper protector fits the Ford Transit Connect 2014–2021?
In short: This aluminium rear bumper protector is designed for the Ford Transit Connect from 2014 to 2021. All six available surface finishes are made from 1.5 mm aluminium and feature a folded edge. Installation is carried out using special adhesive tape on the rear of the protector, so no drilling or screws are required.
When the rear of the van becomes part of the workplace
In a compact commercial vehicle such as the Ford Transit Connect, the cargo area is often used differently from that of a large panel van. Many items can be reached directly from the rear and are loaded or unloaded without having to enter the cargo area.
It might be a toolbox needed for the next service call, a box of spare parts, a parcel or materials for the job site. When items are lifted out, put down, repositioned or loaded back into the van, many of these movements take place directly above the rear bumper.
A single loading operation may leave no noticeable mark at all. But on a working van, many small contacts can add up over months and years. The bumper protector provides an additional aluminium cover for this frequently used area.
Protect it early or retrofit it later
There is no need to wait until the bumper already shows obvious signs of use. On a well-preserved Transit Connect, the aluminium protector can be fitted early to provide additional protection for this area during future loading and unloading.
Retrofitting can also be useful on a vehicle that has already spent several years in service. If existing scratches and signs of use are located within the area covered by the bumper protector, they can be concealed underneath it after installation.
Typical uses of the Ford Transit Connect
| Everyday use |
Purpose of the additional cover |
| Tools and materials |
The frequently used bumper area receives additional coverage during loading and unloading. |
| Service work |
With multiple stops during the day, the same rear loading area is used again and again. |
| Parcels and transport boxes |
The aluminium protector provides an additional cover between the cargo and the bumper area underneath. |
| Existing signs of use |
Marks within the covered area can be concealed underneath the bumper protector. |
Six finishes in 1.5 mm aluminium
Six different surface finishes are available for the Ford Transit Connect. All versions are made from 1.5 mm aluminium. This means the choice can primarily be based on the appearance you prefer for your van.
Available aluminium surface finishes
| Version |
Surface finish |
Thickness |
| Aluminium chequer plate |
Classic chequer plate surface |
1.5 mm |
| Silver anodised chequer plate |
Silver anodised aluminium chequer plate |
1.5 mm |
| Black anodised chequer plate |
Black anodised aluminium chequer plate |
1.5 mm |
| Aluminium stainless-steel look |
Brushed aluminium with a stainless-steel appearance |
1.5 mm |
| Matt silver anodised |
Aluminium with machined grooves |
1.5 mm |
| Black anodised |
Aluminium with machined grooves |
1.5 mm |
Chequer plate, machined grooves or a brushed stainless-steel look?
The classic aluminium chequer plate provides a distinctive technical appearance and is also available in silver anodised and black anodised versions.
For a more understated appearance, there is brushed aluminium with a stainless-steel look. This version is also made entirely from aluminium – “stainless-steel look” refers only to the appearance of the surface.
The range is completed by matt silver anodised and black anodised aluminium versions with machined grooves.
Folded edge for additional protection
The aluminium bumper protector for the Ford Transit Connect features a folded edge for additional protection around the loading edge.
This complements the aluminium cover in an area of the vehicle that is regularly involved in everyday loading and unloading.
Self-adhesive installation without drilling or screws
A high-quality self-adhesive special tape is applied to the rear of the bumper protector. This is used to attach the aluminium cover to the intended area of the rear bumper.
No drilling or screws are required.
Important before installation:
Please read the installation instructions under “Technical Details” completely before fitting the protector and follow the specified requirements.
Technical specifications
Aluminium rear bumper protector for Ford Transit Connect
| Feature |
Specification |
| Vehicle |
Ford Transit Connect |
| Model years |
2014–2021 |
| Material |
Aluminium |
| Material thickness |
1.5 mm |
| Surface finishes |
6 versions |
| Design |
With folded edge |
| Attachment |
Self-adhesive special tape on the rear |
| Drilling / screws |
Not required |
Practical tip: Do not underestimate frequent small loads
With a compact van such as the Transit Connect, it is often not large or bulky cargo that defines everyday use. Toolboxes, spare parts, parcels and smaller quantities of materials may be loaded and unloaded several times during a working day.
It therefore makes sense to consider more than just the weight or size of the cargo. Many small loading operations repeatedly use the same area of the rear bumper. This is precisely where the bumper protector provides its additional cover.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Transit Connect does the bumper protector fit?
The bumper protector is designed for the Ford Transit Connect from 2014 to 2021.
How thick is the aluminium bumper protector?
All six available surface finishes are made from 1.5 mm aluminium.
Can the bumper protector conceal existing scratches?
Yes. Existing scratches and signs of use can be concealed if they are located within the area covered by the bumper protector.
Is the stainless-steel-look version made from stainless steel?
No. This version is also made from aluminium. “Stainless-steel look” refers only to the appearance of the brushed surface.
Does the bumper protector need to be screwed into place?
No. It is attached using the special adhesive tape applied to the rear. No drilling or screws are required. Please follow the installation instructions under “Technical Details” before fitting.
The rear loading area as part of the everyday workplace
With the Ford Transit Connect from 2014 to 2021, the workplace often extends beyond the cargo area itself. Tools, materials and other loads move through the rear of the van between the vehicle and the job site – often several times a day.
The 1.5 mm aluminium rear bumper protector provides an additional cover for this frequently used bumper area and can conceal existing signs of use within the covered section. Six different surface finishes also allow you to choose the appearance that best suits the vehicle.
Installation is carried out using the special adhesive tape applied to the rear – without drilling or screws.
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