What are some good places to buy discounted OEM Ford parts?

[davidg4781]

I know there's Levittown Ford Parts but are there any other discounted Ford parts dealerships?

When I owned my Honda, there were 4 or 5 different places to buy not only maintenance parts (wiper inserts, filters, brake pads) but add ons (splash guards, cargo nets) and actual parts (oil cap, clips, sensors).

I need to get some wipers and I think air filters and want to get the best price. With those Honda ones, it came out cheaper to buy through them, even with shipping, than buying from a local dealership.

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[Dude]

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/what-are-some-good-sites-to-order-parts-from.8667/post-152168

 

[davidg4781]

I thought this topic sounded familiar!

 

[Dude]

I thought this topic sounded familiar!

@davidg4781 if you purchase wipers and air filters etc. can you please provide the links, part #s and prices?

I’m finding different sizes for wipers and the 2022 owners manual has incorrect info. (The driver and passenger side wipers are different but I’m finding different places spec different sizes for the driver side for example. I have measured mine.)

 

[Deleted member 12075]

I know there's Levittown Ford Parts but are there any other discounted Ford parts dealerships?

When I owned my Honda, there were 4 or 5 different places to buy not only maintenance parts (wiper inserts, filters, brake pads) but add ons (splash guards, cargo nets) and actual parts (oil cap, clips, sensors).

I need to get some wipers and I think air filters and want to get the best price. With those Honda ones, it came out cheaper to buy through them, even with shipping, than buying from a local dealership.

I use Lakeland Ford or Tasca Parts. If you "google" a part number, those are among the first to show

 

[davidg4781]

Here are part numbers. On the blades, there are alternate part numbers. While I understand things change, I wonder if I'll end up receiving an older version when ordering online.

Driver side wiper blade - M1PZ-17528-E
Passenger side wiper blade - M1PZ-17528-D
Rear wiper blade - M1PZ-17528-FA
Cabin air filter - LX6Z-19N619-CA
Engine air filter - JX6Z-9601-A

At Levittown Ford, all in, it comes out to $126.03. Really, that was the easiest site to do this. I tried a few others and there wasn't a maintenance section. I had to search for each item number. I gave up after looking for a couple since the prices were very similar.

 

[Dude]

SSM 50200 2021 Bronco Sport Front Wiper Arm(s) Or Wiper Blade(s) Replacement
Service Procedure Tips Damage to the wiper motors may occur unless these steps are followed prior to using the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure in Section 501-16. To remove the wiper blades:

1. Place key fob inside the vehicle, press the Start-Stop button without applying the brake pedal.
2. Activate the wipers using the stalk switch. Do not manually rotate the wiper arms and blades. Damage to the wiper motor may occur.
3. When the wipers are at mid travel, press the Start-Stop button again to leave the wipers in a service position.
4. Service the wiper blades once the wiper arms are at the mid travel position using the procedure in the Owner's Manual.

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/important-tsb-regarding-changing-the-wiper-blades.4298/

 

[Deleted member 12075]

Here are part numbers. On the blades, there are alternate part numbers. While I understand things change, I wonder if I'll end up receiving an older version when ordering online.

Driver side wiper blade - M1PZ-17528-E
Passenger side wiper blade - M1PZ-17528-D
Rear wiper blade - M1PZ-17528-FA
Cabin air filter - LX6Z-19N619-CA
Engine air filter - JX6Z-9601-A

At Levittown Ford, all in, it comes out to $126.03. Really, that was the easiest site to do this. I tried a few others and there wasn't a maintenance section. I had to search for each item number. I gave up after looking for a couple since the prices were very similar.

People actually use OEM parts? haha

 

[davidg4781]

People actually use OEM parts? haha

With my last car, OEM was usually superior and the price difference was negligible.

The last time I had a Ford, I really liked Goodyear or Michelin wipers but my last two Ford wipers seemed to do well.

For the filters, I don't see a reason to go to an aftermarket to maybe save a couple of bucks or pay 50% more for one that might be better.

 

[cprcubed]

People actually use OEM parts? haha

Absolutely for engine/trans sensors (unless OEM is no longer available). Too many subpar/counterfeit aftermarket parts out there. Also, get them from reputable sources and avoid ebay/Amazon. We deal with this all the time on 7.3L Ford Powerstroke engines and I'm sure it's no different on these. Cheers!

 

[Glamdring70]

I've found some things are more easily found at a dealership and still competitively priced, like coolant. I just threw a Wix WA10981 engine air filter in at 30,000. I defy someone to find a difference between the OEM and the Wix without markings or visual clues. Filters are a huge racket even beyond autos; practically modern quackery. They sell you cabin air filters as if it will improve your health. You can put a MERV 20 cartridge in there and I guarantee you'll breathe dust and spores while in your car. If they could sell you $25/gallon cucumber water for the radiator, they would.

 

[Dude]

MERV rating scale ranges from 1 to 16, with 1 being the lowest efficiency and 16 being the highest (I’m sure you were just making your point by referring to MERV 20). If a filter is tested to the MERV standard you could be assured it meets the standard. I use MERV 13 filters in the house, my HVAC is not sped’d to use anything higher than MERV 13.

(Then again.. I do not trust any Chinese made cabin air filter which uses HEPA or MERV in the product description - very unlikely is tested to any standard)

The MERV standard, or Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, is an industry standard that measures how well an air filter reduces the amount of particles in the air:

What it measures
The MERV rating measures how well an air filter captures particles between 0.3 and 10 microns in size.

How it's calculated
The MERV rating is calculated by testing a filter with dirt particles of different sizes. The filter's efficiency against each size range is compared to a MERV chart, and the highest value where the filter meets all three requirements is the MERV rating.

What it means
A higher MERV rating means the filter is better at capturing smaller particles. The MERV rating scale ranges from 1 to 16, with 1 being the lowest efficiency and 16 being the highest.

Who developed it
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) developed the MERV rating and testing standard in 1999. It's periodically updated, most recently in 2017.

You can use the MERV rating to compare the performance of different filters.

 

[Deleted member 12075]

With my last car, OEM was usually superior and the price difference was negligible.

The last time I had a Ford, I really liked Goodyear or Michelin wipers but my last two Ford wipers seemed to do well.

For the filters, I don't see a reason to go to an aftermarket to maybe save a couple of bucks or pay 50% more for one that might be better.

Absolutely for engine/trans sensors (unless OEM is no longer available). Too many subpar/counterfeit aftermarket parts out there. Also, get them from reputable sources and avoid ebay/Amazon. We deal with this all the time on 7.3L Ford Powerstroke engines and I'm sure it's no different on these. Cheers!

I've been lucky with the "jungle website", I generally snag the part numbers from the various manufacturers then search Amazon. Many jobbers have both eBay & Amazon "stores" and offer discounted prices. Sensors, I'm strictly OEM but for say the turbo outlet elbow that I'm installing a fitting for my boost gauge, I wasn't thrilled with the dealer's $275 price, the $100 on eBay I was okay with.

 

[Glamdring70]

(Then again.. I do not trust any Chinese made cabin air filter which uses HEPA or MERV in the product description - very unlikely is tested to any standard)

A bunch of internet sites and sellers seem to use HEPA and MERV 20 interchangeably. I'm not an HVAC guy so I don't know which is true, but you made me look, and the EPA website only lists HEPA above MERV 16.

I do trust the Wix filter to perform the same as a Motorcraft. The material looks and feels the same. The pleats are the same spacing and they are reinforced in the same places in the same way. There probably is a space to operate in the counterfeit filter material game, but I doubt any established brand has a reason to do it, Fram, Napa, STP or whatever. I might not trust "YourLife☆Up"* brand stuff from certain websites.

* I just made up this brand right now.

 

[Dude]

A bunch of internet sites and sellers seem to use HEPA and MERV 20 interchangeably. I'm not an HVAC guy so I don't know which is true, but you made me look, and the EPA website only lists HEPA above MERV 16.

I was referring to home use (up to MERV 16) (and automotive use) but yes clean rooms for semiconductor manufacturing and hospitals etc do require clean air. Many air filtering technologies are employed in these kinds of applications.

Your home HVAC will specify the maximum MERV that can be used. Some HVACs do use several other air filtering systems which does include HEPA.

I use stand alone air HEPA filters at home because with pets and where I live there is plenty of dust and fine particulates. PM 2.5* particulates is not something you want to be breathing.

Here’s some quick background on HEPA Vs MERV:

HEPA filters are more effective at removing air particles than MERV filters:

HEPA stands for
High Efficiency Particulate Air. HEPA filters trap 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns in diameter. They are often used in hospitals, laboratories, and other critical settings.

MERV stands for
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. MERV filters are rated on a scale of 1 to 16, with higher ratings indicating finer filtration. MERV 13 filters trap at least 85% of particles 1.0 microns and larger, and at least 50% of particles in the 0.3–1.0 micron range. MERV filters are often used in commercial and industrial settings.

Here are some other differences between HEPA and MERV filters:

Cost: HEPA filters are usually more expensive than MERV filters.

Lifespan: HEPA filters have a shorter lifespan than MERV filters because they capture more particles and clog up more quickly.

Airflow restriction: MERV filters with higher MERV ratings can reduce airflow, which can strain your HVAC system. HEPA filters offer less airflow restriction.

*PM 2.5 is well-known in the air pollution control world. PM stands for particulate matter and PM 2.5 refers to very fine dust particles in the air that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter and includes inhalable particles small enough to penetrate the thoracic region of the respiratory system. In the way of reference, fine beach sand is roughly 90 microns in diameter, human hair is 50-70 microns in diameter, and particles of dust, pollen and mold are typically under 10 microns. While particulate matter 2.5 is inhalable, it is also invisible except with use of an electron microscope.

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