Ford spare parts prices..... OMG!!!

XR6 Hulk · 31-01-2008, 09:23 AM

Hi,

I changed thermostat on EL Fairmont 5.0, tightened too much and cracked thermostat housing..

All the spare parts places said they didnt list aftermarket housings for this car. So I winced and then rang ford for a genuine part....

The guy cockily says $480 bucks mate, I got one left. It was like someone punched me square on the nose. He confirmed that its the same price and part for EB-AU.

So I called back Bursen auto parts and said I know you said you dont list it but what about an EB V8 housing. (maybe their catalogue is old). They said "you sitting down" yeah, got one, but its $90. He thought I was gonna scream but I ran as fast as I could to Grab it. On the package it says EB-AU so obviously he didnt check the first time round.

Can you beleive it $480 for a genuine thermostat housing for EL 5.0... Any other ridiculous prices for genuine ford parts??

apolloxbgt · 31-01-2008, 09:35 AM

Water pump for the 5l windsor from ford is abut 900 retail.

Trade price ftw.

**ebxr8240** · 31-01-2008, 09:42 AM

Put them in same category as petrol companies and lawyers....

muppet · 31-01-2008, 10:00 AM

You should be thankful you don't own a Mitsubishi magna , $780 for an electric aerial.

Werd. · 31-01-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by muppet

You should be thankful you don't own a Mitsubishi magna , $780 for an electric aerial.

It's like $50 for a TL/TW elec aerial. Fits all te-tj.

Homer · 31-01-2008, 05:19 PM

Standard EF 5.0L Maf sensor $1500 from Ford around 5 years ago

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Bossxr8 · 31-01-2008, 05:21 PM

EL XR8 starter motor $2000, distributor cap $250, rotor button $50. Small piece of rubber coolant hose that goes into the inlet manifold $60. All after employee discount.

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muppet · 31-01-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Werd.

It's like $50 for a TL/TW elec aerial. Fits all te-tj.

Thats the funny part an after market one was less than $100 (this was a few years ago now). We just rang Mitsubishi for a laugh , and what a laugh we had . The guy looking it up couldnt even believe it.

XR6 Hulk · 01-02-2008, 02:52 PM

All I know is that ford asked me $480 for a thermostat housing and I bought the same part from Bursen for $90. When I went home I realised a small hose that hooks onto it was split. this time Bursen couldnt help me so I has to return to ford, the same guy who quoted me $480 for the thermostat started licking his lips... (they can smell blood when you return) ahhh ya want the thermostat. No just the hose. He still hit me up for $36. I was frothing at the mouth, a small rubber hose maybe 3 inchs long $36.

FordACE · 01-02-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Hulk

All I know is that ford asked me $480 for a thermostat housing and I bought the same part from Bursen for $90. When I went home I realised a small hose that hooks onto it was split. this time Bursen couldnt help me so I has to return to ford, the same guy who quoted me $480 for the thermostat started licking his lips... (they can smell blood when you return) ahhh ya want the thermostat. No just the hose. He still hit me up for $36. I was frothing at the mouth, a small rubber hose maybe 3 inchs long $36.

you could have probably got a meter of that hose from autobarn for about $6

irish2 · 04-01-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Hulk

All I know is that ford asked me $480 for a thermostat housing and I bought the same part from Bursen for $90. When I went home I realised a small hose that hooks onto it was split. this time Bursen couldnt help me so I has to return to ford, the same guy who quoted me $480 for the thermostat started licking his lips... (they can smell blood when you return) ahhh ya want the thermostat. No just the hose. He still hit me up for $36. I was frothing at the mouth, a small rubber hose maybe 3 inchs long $36.

For the same hose I went to super cheap and found a torana bypass hose of the same size. Had a very similar 90 degree bend so bought it for $10 and cut it down. That was 4 years ago and it is fine.

**TUF_302** · 04-01-2010, 06:08 PM

Thats a monster rip off!, Its no wonder i've never brought anything of Ford, bunch of daylight robbers!

Sam_Boss260 · 31-01-2008, 10:08 AM

Forget Ford, forget Mitsubishi..... try Lexus prices.....

**ebxr8240** · 31-01-2008, 10:12 AM

Making it easier for Chinese copies...Chances are they are made there anyway ???

Hoops · 31-01-2008, 10:19 AM

I had to replace the starter motor on my old AUII XR8 and was quoted $1600 by Ford, ended up getting and after market Bosch one (its the same as Fords apparently) for $350 fitted

XR6 Hulk · 31-01-2008, 10:33 AM

its almost criminal. Is ford in the Wedding business? they would charge $3000 for some flowers, $3000 for hire cars.

MOTIV8 · 31-01-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Hulk

its almost criminal. Is ford in the Wedding business? they would charge $3000 for some flowers,

Hey speaking of which and I know it is a little off topic but go to a florist today and buy a dozen roses then go to the same florist in 2 weeks time for Valentines "American bullsh!t" Day (BTW - somthing that the missus is not happy about as I dont support it) and then see what price you get charged for the same dozen roses................

: then you will see the meaning of criminal

XR6 Hulk · 31-01-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTIV8

Hey speaking of which and I know it is a little off topic but go to a florist today and buy a dozen roses then go to the same florist in 2 weeks time for Valentines "American bullsh!t" Day (BTW - somthing that the missus is not happy about as I dont support it) and then see what price you get charged for the same dozen roses................

: then you will see the meaning of criminal

lets all go to the florest abnd get a written quote today and then return just before valentines

Fev · 31-01-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTIV8

Hey speaking of which and I know it is a little off topic but go to a florist today and buy a dozen roses then go to the same florist in 2 weeks time for Valentines "American bullsh!t" Day (BTW - somthing that the missus is not happy about as I dont support it) and then see what price you get charged for the same dozen roses................

: then you will see the meaning of criminal

If you are getting married NEVER EVER tell the florist, carhire etc that you are getting married, say its for a birthday or work party, whatever.. it will halve the price!

fmc351 · 31-01-2008, 06:56 PM

Its not always true though, Ford have been cheaper on parts than aftermarket, a front caliper kit for both sides from Ford, $37, while aftermarket only did one caliper, and was a couple of dollars dearer. Ford also only charged me $6 for a blank to suit an E series console, the same item went for $14 on ebay.

Same with some Mazda/Ford parts, its pays to check both, usually Ford is cheaper.

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Originally Posted by MOTIV8

... for Valentines "American bullsh!t" Day (BTW - somthing that the missus is not happy about as I dont support it) a...

Theres a day set aside the following month, surprisingly the 14th also. Tell her youll support Valentines day when she supports the next one, it involves you getting a cooked steak and ummm, lots of 'blowing'.

xe351 · 31-01-2008, 10:30 AM

yeah Ford and spare parts........

when i worked in the panel shop at nrma a laser came thru with hail damage, needed a new plastic lip spoiler on the back window, sat like 3" high, genuine ford i kid you not $2000.00 (according to the shop owner) so they were waiting for a second hand one to come up. Jaw hit the ground almost.

KBBossedXR · 31-01-2008, 10:37 AM

This is the reason why there is such a thing as the Aftermarket Industry, and thank god there is.

rick'o · 31-01-2008, 10:45 AM

Mitsu, Holden, Ford....I've been ripped off by all of them.

My daily driver is a Audi A3T and it's the cheapest car, by far, to maintain out of the dozen or so I've had.

As a example, I had the cam belt changed, and was under $500 including labour.

I remember once, on a Mitsu Galant V6 24v, being charged over $1000 for the same thing.

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XR6 Hulk · 31-01-2008, 11:38 AM

imagine if you went to ford and said I like the new orion falcon XT but i wanna put it together myself, saves the cost of assembly. Give me one of everything. the car would cost $10,000,000. Plus you have to put it together still.

Fev · 31-01-2008, 12:01 PM

most probably.. thats where alot of car companies make thier moolah.. from service, repairs etc(usually warranty runs out first)

svo347 · 31-01-2008, 12:09 PM

ED V8 alternator 1016 trade price.

irlewy86 · 31-01-2008, 12:48 PM

4016614 - DIPSTICK, CUMMINS ENGINE $675.54

Light vehicles are so expensive

irlewy86 · 31-01-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by svo347

ED V8 alternator 1016 trade price.

4249186 ALTERNATOR, NIEHOFF DETROIT $14,037.71

apolloxbgt · 31-01-2008, 12:38 PM

Try Chrysler parts,stinky old nean rear bar$1600+gst - taillights $800+gst ea,even door mirrors are around the $7-800,US parts make everything else look cheap.

XR Martin · 31-01-2008, 05:37 PM

Just buy the parts from the US if its for the 5.0L
Here ya go $10

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrom...2em118Q2el1247