Ordering Parts ?

Recently I had a bad experience trying to order parts from an online Ford parts dealer and would like to know who ya'll recommend or use for Ford OE parts. Do you go to the local dealer or try the online thing? I am a little nervous about trying the online thing again but don't really want pay what the local dealer wants to charge.

I use www.fordpartsonline.com exclusively

They offer a discount over the Ford price, but it's the same stuff without the Ford counter parts guy to deal with

what was your online problem?

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86 TC 3" Exhaust w/ Cat, 17 psi, 1.5" lower, Vovlo intercooler, Saab 900 cooling system
73 Austin Mini 1275

I detailed my story in the Vendor Issues of the board. I was a counterman at a locally owned parts store in Athens, Ohio for about 3 and a half years so I have some understanding of parts and parts departments. Talking to this man reminded me of many of those "countermen" at the discount chain stores. Not good.

And thanks for the recommendation of fordpartsonline.com. I'll check them out.

you can also try genuinefordparts.com. i have used them before and they seem pretty good.

I also have use fordpartsonline in the past. They been helpful with providing part numbers based on descriptions. Shipping to the Eastis a little pricey and it takes a little longer.
Gary Schweikert

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NATO Member
1987 Turbocoupe
150,000 Miles
5 Speed
Black w/Raven Interior
Gillis Valve
3" Downpipe
Dynomax Super Turbo Mufflers w/2 1/2" exhaust
Centerforce I Clutch and Pressure Plate
Polished upper intake, lower intake, throttle body, front of turbo, water pump, tensioner pulleys, IAC, EGR, intercooler and bracket, fuel rail. Chromed valve cover, top radiator cover, radiator brackets, alternator, air filter top, top of fan support, wheel centers (all courtesy of Dan Eaves polishing services and Tuff Stuff Performance).
http://www.turbotbird.com/showroom/GS_87TC.html

Thanks for the recommendations guys. I think that I'll give fordpartsonline a try tomorrow.