Taking care of your Ford keeps it running longer. Original equipment manufacturer or OEM parts are the best option for your vehicle and can be purchased from your Ford dealer. These are parts that come straight from Ford, and which are designed specifically to work with your vehicle. While sometimes third-party auto parts may advertise solid performance, these are always a risk and can be costly in the long run. Let’s take a look at why OEM parts are vital to maintaining your Ford car, truck, or SUV’s performance, and the benefits of getting them from your local Ford dealership.
Built for Your Ford
Replacing a part with anything other than OEM means it might not fit, and it may not work the way the original part did. An OEM part is not only made to fit your specific vehicle, it’s been made to function like the old part, too. It’s just like replacing the old part with a clone.
Aftermarket parts can be hit or miss. But with an OEM part, you know it’s been made to Ford’s standards, designed to work perfectly with your vehicle. It also includes a manufacturer’s warranty – typically for one year – to give you peace of mind.
Easier and Faster Repairs
When you contact us for a replacement part or bring your vehicle in for service, we may already have the part you need. This means you get your part sooner, and we do the repairs quicker. Either way, you’re not necessarily waiting for weeks for a part to come in only to find it doesn’t fit or work.
You’ll be back on the road sooner. This is especially important if the repairs are because of an accident. It’s already stressful enough to deal with the claims process. You shouldn’t have to stress about how long a repair will take at the same time.
Made for Safety
Each OEM part from Ford is individually tested to meet safety standards set by the government. They’re also tested with the other Ford parts they designed to work with. Some tests include material strength, failure tests, spring strength, tensile strength, and strength of connections between components.
Ford parts are also safer because you don’t have to worry about an aftermarket part causing damage while driving. In the best-case scenario, you have to repair something under the hood later. Worst case scenario, you have an accident because that aftermarket part failed.
Protect the Value of Your Ford
Using original equipment parts keeps you from voiding any existing warranties, which keeps future costs down. It also prevents future expensive repairs. Because an aftermarket part isn’t guaranteed to fit and function with currently installed parts, it might cause jams, wear and tear, breaks, and other damage. These issues, even if they’re only nagging ones, reduce the value of your vehicle. Repairing your Ford vehicle with original equipment manufacturer parts keeps it running longer and better. Importantly, repairs can be less complicated and expensive. Contact Auffenberg Ford North in O’Fallon, IL to order parts or schedule service for your Ford.
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