an electrical connector configured to be mated with a corresponding counter connector to establish an electrical connection is presented . the connector includes a connector housing having at least one terminal cavity for receiving at least one female contact terminal . the cavity defines a first cavity portion and a second cavity portion . a step is arranged between the first and the second cavity portion . a female contact terminal likewise comprises a step arranged between first and second terminal portions such that , in a mounted condition , the respective steps of terminal cavity and female contact terminal engage each other .