Don't Get Burned Buying Counterfeit Ford Motorcraft Parts!

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@FordTechMakuloco 4 жыл бұрын

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@chrislore2681 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video....... I've been buying motorcraft parts of my 6 liter powerstroke online......... I thought the new packaging looked weird..........I lucked out those were the style packages I was getting but then again a good point like you said it might be old stock that people getting rid of I'm going to start looking closely now thank you

@macjaxjax2604 4 жыл бұрын

There is an amazon seller named MOTORCRAFT do you think they are ok?

@cireson 4 жыл бұрын

The real problem with counterfeit items on Amazon is if a seller uses Amazon FBA they can ship in hundreds of counterfeit parts Amazon will add them to inventory in the warehouse and ship it as Amazon itself or any other FBA seller

@claudesmoot1880 4 жыл бұрын

Can you check out Pensacola Fuel Injection Inc, specifically their early 04 F250 6.0 injector wire harness? Please!

@55RickyRicardo55 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing👍

@darkerbinding6933 Жыл бұрын

With Chinese knockoffs so common now, it's hard to know who will have real parts. I just ordered Motorcraft plugs from RockAuto figuring at least they are the actual seller (vs Amazon) and they have a bigger investment in their reputation. Thanks for posting this info. At least we have a shot at figuring out if something is fake. Update 7/16/2023 FWIW, the Motorcraft plugs from Rock Auto were genuine. I really appreciate your instruction on how to recognize fakes.

@jza80king 2 жыл бұрын

If OEM parts from the dealer weren't outrageously marked up, people wouldn't shop around and get scammed too. Just like a new truck, markups are insane sometimes.

@AleksandrIlchenko-vw3py Жыл бұрын

some not OEM parts are much better. for example, mevotech hard terrain ball joints have a grease port, much better quality, instead of motorcraft with same price

@perjian1697 11 ай бұрын

Many of the more common, oem maintenance items are nearly the same price and in some cases cheaper than aftermarket. I see it every week when I order fleet parts. Always calling for 3 prices before submitting orders. Dealer, oreilly, and advance auto. Ford usually wins.

@jza80king 11 ай бұрын

@@perjian1697 maybe for Ford. Not for Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, etc. My neighbor works for a Chevy dealer locally and there are some parts that are well over 100% markup for no damn reason other than because they can.

@traindad77 10 ай бұрын

Many good dealership parts desks will discount the OEM price if you ask them to meet you halfway to the online discount price.

@Knuckleduster7.3L 8 ай бұрын

Sooo, are you justifying basically standing up for the pirates that are out there trying to sell you and everyone else fake parts?🙄 Quality costs money. Its a fact. Fake pirated sales effect economics. Your post doesnt mention that…🤔

@1FelixTheCat 4 жыл бұрын

My dad used to say "you get what you pay for". I'm a pilot, and there is an issue with counterfeit aircraft parts as well. The difference is, when your airplane engine quits, you can't just roll onto the shoulder and call a tow truck. This is becoming a serious issue. Thank you!

@wildestcowboy2668 2 жыл бұрын

Going to be worse now that sleepy Joe Biden is fixing everything......

@arthouston7361 Жыл бұрын

You know it’s funny that you mentioned that …..because just last night I was reviewing that accident with the Bonanza in Pembroke Pines Florida. Clearly that guy failed to push the nose over for best glide speed. If he had done so, he probably could’ve landed that aircraft and he and his friend and that child in the SUV would all be alive today. Dan Gryder makes a big point about this on his KZfaq channel, and every pilot needs to be aware of how counterintuitive it is to push the nose down when your engine quits….but it’s something you have to do if you want to survive and not get into a stall spin at low altitude.

@infotechsailor Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine pulling back at slow speed. It was drilled into me, when slow flying you always pitch for airspeed, throttle for altitude.

@onlythewise1 Жыл бұрын

just figured that out been a problem for 50 years

@manmeetworld Жыл бұрын

😮oshit

@flowersfam3462 4 жыл бұрын

Saved this video so I can pull it up whenever I look at Ford Motorcraft parts to buy so I can examine them carefully before any installation. This industry already thinks women are clueless about fixing our vehicles but thanks to KZfaqrs like you we can fix our own vehicle.

@wildestcowboy2668 2 жыл бұрын

You go girl, and you can always call Dr you tube to save the day!

@flowersfam3462 2 жыл бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668 😊

@smokeu600 4 жыл бұрын

I bet the counterfeit guys are going to take pointers from this video 🤣

@johnmccallum8512 4 жыл бұрын

They are usualy too lazy to do that

@jerryhocutt3174 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking

@YoungWildCatter 4 жыл бұрын

You already know they will lol

@luisamoa2500 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@cluelessblamer518 4 жыл бұрын

Well at least it will cost them more time, money or both. If someone's going to rip me off they better be working their ass off to get away with it!

@willfoster9715 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta go take my plugs out at 3 am in the morning after watching this video.. My wife's going to think I'm crazy, but I aint takin no chances.

@alexrosado3890 3 жыл бұрын

Its 3 am as I read this lol luckily I have no plugs to take out

@user-ut6ji8my2h Ай бұрын

Your wife is right. The reason OEM parts are so expensive is because they go through 4 or five levels of markup before you buy them. Every damned thing is made in China today. A few years ago I bought an Olympus E3 camera, I was shocked when I saw "Made In China" on it. Not a cheap camera.

@nordicpride9708 4 жыл бұрын

The age old adage of “if it seems too good to be true, it usually is” definitely applies here. The price is typically the first dead giveaway. Don’t be cheap!

@MrSloika 3 жыл бұрын

That's true for current production. If you're working on something old, it's not uncommon to find very good deals on genuine NOS parts.

@jimmyj5035 4 жыл бұрын

Brian is the Guru of All Ford Engines. FordTechMakuloco is the Obi-Wan Kenobi of Ford Techs... "May the Ford Be With You!"

@johnmorell2663 3 жыл бұрын

The best mechanic love his video. I can say the same thing about Ford Brakes Pads & Shoes over the shit AutoZone & Pep Boys & others. My Original Ford Escape Brakes I changed the front at 75,000 miles Still had 35 % left . Put AutoZone lifetime on they lasted about 8 thousand I threw them in the trash. Purchased Ford's they have over 35 thousand miles on them they got at least 80 % left that's the difference. I learned my lesson.

@TheOzthewiz 4 жыл бұрын

Performance comparisons between the "fakes" and OEM parts would be the REAL TEST of these parts!

@cabinbills6743 4 жыл бұрын

ojars zvaigzne Exactly because the fake plugs almost looked better and cleaner

@David-hm9ic 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t matter. If I’m buying parts that I expect to be genuine that is the ONLY issue.

@cabinbills6743 4 жыл бұрын

David Dale well the fact is that the genuine parts are made in China . So if you end up with a Chinese knockoff you may quite possibly be getting the same part . Idk it’s the world we live in .

@cabinbills6743 4 жыл бұрын

David Dale it’s like buying a motorcraft filter thinking your getting a real ford filter . But it’s not because purolator makes all of ford’s filters so why not just buy a purolator .

@markmartinez5627 4 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be as bad if they would come out and say that they are cheaper made, something to get you by until you can afford to invest in the whole quality set. Gotta get to work.

@TroySR71 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Unfortunately, I will not remember what to look for in about 30 minutes from now.

@marcsongaudin8429 3 жыл бұрын

True I am trying to get some ignition coil for my 2007 too. That's why I am here I am living in Naples Florida, one costs $80 .

@FoxNewsNewYork 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@hubert-williams3379 3 жыл бұрын

Take a pic with your phone

@jessewoody5772 3 жыл бұрын

Put the crack pipe down

@nathanstander1493 2 жыл бұрын

Thats why u just save the video. Then u can always go back and watch.

@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын

I just released a video on this same problem for Toyota/Lexus/Honda counterfeit parts. This a HUGE issue, they are ripping us off everywhere. Great video as always!

@steadyeddie7453 3 жыл бұрын

Where can we find your video on Toyo/Lex/ Honda?

@JH-tb7ws 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful and informative as always. Sometimes I rewatch your other videos as a nice refresher because of how well you articulate certain issues, repairs, and even little side notes from your experience, that have helped me more times than I can count with both my 2nd Gen 5.0 Explorer and especially my 05 5.4 3v Expedition. Thank you for taking the time to teach all of us, and have a blessed day. 👍

@stevennelson209 4 жыл бұрын

My Mustang is put away for winter; but I think I’ll be popping the hood this weekend to check all of the coils that I replaced last year and wondered why it felt down on power. The clues like the paint stripe are key! Thank you so much for sharing this.

@jonfonts4050 Жыл бұрын

I bought an "AC Delco" water pump off Amazon a few years ago. Installed it and forgot about it. A couple years late the pump went out to my surprise. I ended up checking the cast part number on it and found out it was actually an Eastern Industries (Indian company) pump re-packaged as AC Delco. I got counterfeited. What really pissed me off is when I posted the review with photos as proof on Amazon, Amazon deleted it...

@anothersomebody8195 4 ай бұрын

Amazon sucks. It's the walmart we all use.

@Betobilletes 3 ай бұрын

The same happened to me but with a drive belt.

@timschmidt3784 4 жыл бұрын

I priced a Timken hub and bearing assembly on Rock Auto at $86.79. I checked the same part number on Amazon at $47.90. Knowing that Rock Auto is very competitive on prices, I believed the part on Amazon to be counterfeit. I visited Timken's website and they discuss countetfeit Timken parts. I paid more and bought the assemblies on Rock Auto.

@TonicofSonic Жыл бұрын

Shipped from and sold from amazon the parts are authentic and sometimes half the price of everyone else. I have never recieved a counterfeit buying this way, and saved thousands.

@timschmidt3784 Жыл бұрын

@@TonicofSonic Go make some price comparisons of auto parts between Amazon and Rock Auto and see who wins the price war. Amazon will not undersell Rock Auto by 50 percent on identical products. Guaranteed.

@cliffh8486 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who has complete faith In oem parts this makes me sick.

@omartinoco9930 4 жыл бұрын

as a graphic artist this makes me sick

@pbaker7160 4 жыл бұрын

China sucks. They are 99% of the problem for deep fake products.

@johnmorell2663 3 жыл бұрын

@@pbaker7160 like fake news ruining our country

@gphilpott7122 4 жыл бұрын

As a Ford owner always enjoy your DIY videos. Thanks for the heads up on fake parts.

@David-hm9ic 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. So many people repairing their own vehicles are the least able to afford damage caused by fake part failures. There’s also the issue of making a valid repair with a bad part and then continuing to chase the problem.

@jstephan03 4 жыл бұрын

I ran into this exact issue with Spark Plugs last year. I bought them on Amazon from FixaPart. I left a lengthy review with pictures comparing the 515's I pulled out, the 546's I bought from Amazon and the 546's I bought from the local AutoZone. There was a huge difference. I had a nasty misfire after installing the counterfeit's. I removed them and returned them. No questions asked.

@wildestcowboy2668 2 жыл бұрын

AutoZone sells junk....

@locknload9143 2 жыл бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668 .. wow you really like commenting don't you! I think you're on just about every single one!

@wildestcowboy2668 2 жыл бұрын

@@locknload9143 Did I tell a lie? Or did my facts offend the spinless Joe Biden loving gun banning clowns out there?

@trcs3079 2 жыл бұрын

@@locknload9143 that commentor only has 1o comments, you have roughly 38. Simples maths

@Betobilletes 3 ай бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668they do but sometimes you can’t find certain parts so you don’t have a choice but to go to AutoZone. I have an old Lincoln car that’s over 20 years old. Certain parts are discontinued by ford so I have to get them at AutoZone or oreillys

@Jeff-sc1df 4 жыл бұрын

Ground strap on real plug looks beefier. Thank you for this!

@garretthiggins9493 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, this video is a prototypical example of why I am subscribed and find value in pretty much everything posted on this channel about my car. I probably do not even remember to hit the "👍" button enough -- will try to more often. Five stars!

@CaseysOffRoadRecovery 4 жыл бұрын

I had several Ford Trucks in a fleet that had counterfeit plugs in them. We had all kinds of misfires and running issues. We changed them out to OEM and have had no more problems. Great Video.

@caa3117 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for your videos! Just double checked my Amazon order and it's from your recommended sellers. You're the man.

@kylewoodward7078 4 жыл бұрын

Brian is a damn walking ford genius..lol..BEST ford guy on KZfaq..imo

@handymanmaloy 2 жыл бұрын

Homie literally linked the fake ones for us to buy in a older video🤣

@snowinthetoes 4 жыл бұрын

If you shine a uv flashlight / black light on the genuine boxes, there is a Ford symbol and "ford parts" shown. But you can't see it otherwise.

@HETPEZB 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, also very easy way to find it out.

@brandonpeterman9964 4 жыл бұрын

Shared in all the ford groups i'm part of. Thanks for all the help you give the ford community

@kato223 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You have now answered why I don't buy parts online, especially spark plugs and coils. Now I can see fakes vs real ones! Thanks again!

@larrya703 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. I was a victim to NGK counterfeit spark plugs a couple years ago. They're everywhere, beware. I only buy important stuff from a reputable vendor now.

@TheEfrain7 4 жыл бұрын

As always, outstanding video, seeing this now I realize I was taken for a ride on Amazon. Many Thanks for the great info.

@gferryman1 4 жыл бұрын

I just looked at the box from my older car from a couple years ago and it's got the old style box, damn Auto Zone 😡😡😡😡😡

@blazer6809 4 жыл бұрын

My guy always helping out with important information. Can’t thank you enough

@joer9276 4 жыл бұрын

Bought my plugs at Advanced Auto Parts. They were less than the amazon ones by $2 each , dealer $5 each less; and much less likely to be fakes. Keep up the great videos.

@charlieparkhurst4694 2 жыл бұрын

The silver pen mark is know as "touch for quality" it's another confirmation that the operator has tested part (or a bolt has been torqued ) , its standard in most US assembly .

@DonziGT230 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I didn't know about this. A few months back a customer brought me his truck for a tune up and had bought the parts online. I thought the coils looked cheap, specifically the shiny plastic stood out to me, but they were in Ford bags so I figured I was judging them wrong or that Ford had changed to the cheaper plastic.

@danielmcqueen1024 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching and learning about servicing newer Fords... All my Fords use Standard, non-metric tools and easy to work on. But been buying 2011 to 2016 Fords and it's whole different world on these cars and trucks :)

@sut2910 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I finished installing an ATK reman long block in my 97 ford this past fall. I had read other articles about fakes. All the plastic bags for the DG508s I got had the relief holes, so I think I got genuine DG508. The ones I took out of the old engine were all over the place with regards to markings. None had a paint mark across connector. They were all done by Ford dealer except 2 replacements that had been made later. 4 had a white epoxy fill with printed Motorcraft label also with numbers covering half of fill. Boot had Ford oval raised logo molded in on 2 of those. The other 4 were similar to 511 you showed in your video except 2 had the part number not engineering number. So who knows what they were. Can't complain about original engine though. 1 complete coil / plug replacement at 100k by dealer, subsequently 300k on all but 2 of those coils. And I think they all still function, but wasn't going to put them back in a new engine.

@ronaldhickman9953 4 жыл бұрын

Hey loco I actually had this exact same problem with AC Delco coil , plugs and parts from Amazon for the past two years.... great video,....

@jeffreydevoti8528 4 жыл бұрын

I think Advance Auto Parts have doing a good job lately. Been burned by AutoZone too many times. O'REILLY is ok, a little high unless you beat them down.

@jamespn 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten burned by buying aftermarket parts, it’s much easier to just get them from the dealer. We had a GM dealer in Houston who was the largest counterfeiter of GM parts.

@kengibson77 4 жыл бұрын

Another good video. As a tech myself you always keep the old part and compare the new one to the old one. I have seen the new part have updated design. However, keep and compare the two for mounting bolts and other issues. Another problem is the factory don't use grease when installing coil on plug boots. When you remove it for plug replacement the boot will tear causing misfire. Use spray lubricant and wait a while before removing coil on plug.

@rickyn1320 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Great PSA!! Your always helping the working man! Keep up your Great Videos!

@josephperry4344 3 жыл бұрын

My god! I never knew they went to that extent to deceive! thank you for taking the time to point this out.

@mariomolina5853 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, Thank you so much for sharing this video and informing us; The PCM in my truck recently went out cause of the Fake Ignition Coils, Bummer, Getting it Fixed. Thank you

@wildestcowboy2668 2 жыл бұрын

That's a lie pal.

@mariomolina5853 2 жыл бұрын

I Literally Bought Fake Motorcraft Ignition Coils, then I seen this Video, didn’t even know this Video Was out there.

@mariomolina5853 2 жыл бұрын

All I Know is when I put those Fake Ignition Coils on, my truck completely shut down; So I put the original Motorcraft coils back on, my truck started running again; Was it the Fake Coils? I don’t Know, all I know is what I told you.

@riodward 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing this to the surface, and for the suggestions.

@adammorin814 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff man, keep pumping out the quality material brother.

@mercedes-amgforlife3237 4 жыл бұрын

Bought some Bosch brand spark plugs for my Mercedes at $12 a piece from the auto parts store I use to work at. They had to request them from a "sister" store and 6 of the plugs had been used as someone re-glued the box. The lengths people will go to to scam amazes me.

@riverrat1149 4 жыл бұрын

I had this happen also. First, they sold me the wrong part and upon returning them they recognized the mistake and brought me the correct plugs that were reboxed used ones. The boxes were covered in grease and I open one to compare to a plug out of the scion iq. I hate that store not because of the parts quality but because they hire idiots

@carportshenanigans5918 4 жыл бұрын

I worked at a parts store some 15yrs ago and sold somebody a caliper, I opened the box to show him the part and much to our surprise, there was a brick inside. Some slacker counterman did NOT check the box when a previous customer returned it.

@timramich 4 жыл бұрын

This is why I loathe cheap people, because what usually starts out as a harmless quirk eventually turns into this obsessive behavior that is criminal.

@riverrat1149 4 жыл бұрын

Same-store now requires prepaid orders. Used to not but after the spark plug incident, I see why.

@BenzParts123 4 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing.

@ozzstars_cars 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent info Brian. Anywhere there is a demand, scammers will try to profit.

@TheOzthewiz 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the REAL WORLD!!!

@marlonalva 4 жыл бұрын

I needed to watch this video two months ago! Yep, I got scammed. Spark plugs and Coils. Great video!!

@JayCeeMax 4 жыл бұрын

I would have never been able to tell the difference. Thanks for this mate.

@rickl7024 4 жыл бұрын

This is wild! Never gave it much thought ,I do get my plugs and ing coils from internet sources

@michael.sierra 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Although, I must say, I work at a parts store and we have plenty of old-label Motorcraft parts. Personally I'm super obsessive about selling the old-box stuff first and/or stocking it so people that aren't paying attention grab the oldest stock, but most of my coworkers don't care and for some less common parts the warehouse even still sends parts with the previous packaging design.

@macsloan58 4 жыл бұрын

Very very well done! I appreciate the magnification which really helps tell the tale between real and fake. Thanks.

@tracysmith9934 4 ай бұрын

And deep fakes

@tobization 2 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on this. Superb job with a well laid out analysis.

@lh98 10 ай бұрын

Amazon and eBay owe it to their customers to have a task force that removes sellers of fakes too! Really wish you went into some discussion about that mercon lv case you show in the beginning. Need to know what to look for on faked fluids as well!

@donniev8181 9 ай бұрын

Yeah but the customer has to use their head as well. I just bought some fake NGK spark plugs from ebay but watched a real vs fake video prior to installation. I should've known that 4 spark plugs that normally go for $10-$12 a piece should of never been for sale at $15 for a 4 pack. These companies all have legitimate stores on Amazon and Ebay but the temptation to get the best deal is sometimes too strong.

@lh98 9 ай бұрын

@@donniev8181 sure but if Amazon and eBay told their sellers if they get caught selling fakes they’re going to be removed as a seller and made some effort there would be less of that temptation. Or at least require them to state “not authentic” but Amazon and eBay only care about 1 thing and that’s items being sold so they get a cut. Amazon is nothing like it used to be when it comes to their customer service and guarantees. I think they’re almost happy to join in on the rip offs versus customer satisfaction.

@zackzittel7683 9 ай бұрын

@@donniev8181 it’s a big issue with fake oil/fuel filters especially 6.0 powerstroke. It’s like $75 for the two fuel filters and $30 for the oil filter. It’s hard to tell them apart online because the prices will be good, but comparable. I’ve bought fake filters that had a perfect box and design but experience told me that the materials were slightly off. I installed them anyway because I’d already pulled the old ones and figured they’d work until new ones came. It threw a code and went into limp mode like 80 miles later. The 6.0 is super picky about what filters it uses.

@terrystroble8657 4 жыл бұрын

Fake actually looks better in appearance: Threads, weld, machining...

@cabinbills6743 4 жыл бұрын

My question would be on the plugs regardless of who made it which one is actually better ?

@cabinbills6743 4 жыл бұрын

Mike41 yeah i was thinking the same thing . I mean if they’re decent quality parts then what’s the problem other than i’m sure ford doesn’t like it .

@cabinbills6743 4 жыл бұрын

A new pickup can be over 70K and ford buys it’s parts from the lowest bidder

@BurbSK-bi2wh 4 жыл бұрын

@@cabinbills6743 I was fixing my 98 Ranger , bought parts from local dealership , chinese made . Go figure .

@cabinbills6743 4 жыл бұрын

2018Burb SK well thank god you didn’t get any of those cheap Chinese knockoffs on amazon

@kennyburkhart3543 4 жыл бұрын

It just amazes me that you don't have more subscribers than you do. You know Ford vehicles better than most Ford employees. I wish you were closer, because you would be my go to mechanic. Thanks for all the informative videos. Please keep it up.

@Titantramp4u 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...what a great video....I do all my own work and this has been a great eye opener...Thanks!

@GIGABACHI 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the warning. You're a saver. 👍💓🙂

@claytonpegram8868 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this info. Anymore info on the 5.0v8 would help. As in counterfeit parts

@mnmmedia8058 3 жыл бұрын

Nice for you to show and tell all the counterfeiters what they are doing wrong so they can fix the issues.

@Bruel111 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing with this video, been meaning to order new plugs!

@D3thM3tal 4 жыл бұрын

I killed a coil on my 08 Focus and went shopping for a replacement to find them to be fairly expensive. I decided to take a chance and buy a four pack of obvious fakes for $27 figuring if I even get 3 months out of one of the fakes I would still be ahead. Well, 107K later and they are still flawless. It's a cheap daily beater, would I do this on a performance or towing application, hell no. Thanks for this video though, I've never trusted Ebay parts and just got a fuel filter kit for my 19` 6.7 PSD and I'm happy to report that it came from Auto Parts Wholesale (what a great price too!)

@randr10 4 жыл бұрын

I had to do coils on my V10 Ford when I first bought it. I went with the cheapo 10 pack on Amazon (not knock offs, just off brand). It's been 2+ years and about 20k miles. I did have one coil fail recently after a cross country trip through 100+ heat while towing maxed out. All that heat puts a lot of strain on electronics. The rest work fine though. I figure that's about par for coils in my experience. I remember back in the late '90s when the COP's first came out they were a maintenance item that would need replacing pretty often, and with 10 the chances of failure are higher. Proof positive of that is that there was a mishmash of different brand coils on the truck when I bought it, so I know the premium and OEM ones don't last forever either. Plugs are a different story. I find wild variability in performance from one plug brand to the next. I like to use the OEM Motorcraft plugs on any of the later model Fords. By later model I mean anything since they went to the modular engines in the pickups. The old pushrod engines didn't seem to be quite as fussy.

@thingserik7269 4 жыл бұрын

Not all cars will operate and pass emissions with cheap coils. I wasted $125 on a set. Ended up getting 2 originals for $20 from a pick-n-pull . No check engine light passed emissions.

@Maples01 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, did not buy Motorcraft coils for my 5.4, I got cheap ebay coils, running fine.

@fargenvonwitbier 4 жыл бұрын

Lol the closed captions "hello and welcome back to the fort I'm a calico channel"

@brentonkurth7007 4 жыл бұрын

I had to turn captions on just so I could read that lol

@SwapPartLLC 4 жыл бұрын

Google has a lot of work to do on their captions.

@UmmYeahOk 4 жыл бұрын

Chinese knock off caption writers.

@exmotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian for the heads up video. Also for the contact for reporting a counterfeit too. I was just thinking I haven't seen any new content from you in a while then I just noticed my stupid Bell hasn't been checked. Should be notified now. 👍 Thanks Again. Cheers

@Knuckleduster7.3L 8 ай бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing the info and your experience. 👊🏻

@marks2254 2 жыл бұрын

Went to Arizona Automotive Institute in 1976/1977 then worked as a mechanic at a Ford Dealership from 1978 to about 1985. Was there during the start of electronic ignition and electronic fuel injection. Then for some reason I went to college. Really glad I stumbled onto your channel. Things have come a long way. Thanks got the great content.

@wildestcowboy2668 2 жыл бұрын

Wow mark I was born in 76 so you must be in your 80'$. Hope u have a few more years left my friend.

@dalebabbitt6185 4 жыл бұрын

Brian, I also noticed the radius on the bottom of the ground strap on the spark plugs is different. The OEM plug has a radius and the fake is much flatter. I'm guessing the OEM radius design is to give a little longer life by providing more equidistant spark paths along the radius as the ground strap gets arc gouged to death. On the coils I noticed the plastic parting lines are different. Also, the ejector pins in the plastic molds are also in different locations.

@rhyoliteaquacade 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, the OEM had a chamfered end of the tube and the counterfeit was ground flat and sharp. You don't want sharp hard edges in the combustion chamber or you will have a hot spot and pre-ignition engine knocking. Be careful SVT folks with superchargers and 900HP+ dyno pulls. Maybe that is why your engines fail?

@rodneyreed1027 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for all this information that you’ve given me about my engine! I own a 2004 Lincoln Navigator! 173000miles on it. Those sounds that it makes sometimes in the morning when you start it up! Never knew it was the intake roller followers! Thanks again. I plan to keep that vehicle! And I will continue to follow your channel!

@getdealtwithquick Жыл бұрын

What noise are you getting? I don't get any cobsistent ticking. Instead, I have had what sounds like a noisy valve that quieted down after 5-10 seconds. I was able to stop that noise by adding Marvel Mystery oil and it returned after the last oil change. This makes me think it's a sticky / dirty lifter. 163K miles on mine, timing chains and tensioners done, high output oil pump installed. Motorcraft oil filter.

@martyb4815 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that great info. I'll keep that in mind next time I look for these items online.

@Acidsurfr1 4 жыл бұрын

Also noticed on this example that the coil bags, one said "COIL" and one said "IGNITION COIL", not sure if it is always like that.

@jb1995 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I was just about to buy 16 spark plugs on eBay for 75 bucks. For my 2014 SVT raptor. You saved me once again

@TheOzthewiz 4 жыл бұрын

The SP 526 plugs on Ebay (now $81.81) look OEM to me. You can tell when you zoom in how rough the threads are compared to smooth threads of the fakes! Also, the printing on the plug looks OEM (faded).

@moonbounce 4 жыл бұрын

Did not know this! Thanks for taking the time to educate us.

@Slugg-O 4 жыл бұрын

I did not know this was a big thing. Your video just saved my ass because I've been searching for Motorcraft plugs on FleaBay. Props man! Thanks.

@davidlastoria3341 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. Tasca Ford on Ebay is very reputable to buy from. I do, however, have a great Ford dealer that gives me excellent prices, that I deal with on a regular basis. Coil packs? I really prefer MSD blaster coil packs which give me over 350k miles on my 5.4 without any problems. But all in all, genuine Ford Motorcraft is the way to go.

@atcguy2007 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, Tasca uses an authentic Ford supplier. I just ordered some stuff from them as well.

@ericheld4382 2 жыл бұрын

Tasca Ford has been in business for a very long time.

@xnotx2 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the vid! Can you please cut the plugs(like a plug chop) to compare?

@TheOzthewiz 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good suggestion for "Project Farm".

@BuckoWW2 4 жыл бұрын

That’s some great info! Thanks so much, finally know what to look for!

@bobbygarrett9588 4 жыл бұрын

Right On, Great Video, I have purchased aftermarket parts from Napa per customer request in the Elgin line that are clearly branded MotorCraft, and always thought it strange. Some work, most do not. Especially the blower motor resistors. Never Work.

@rosiemckinzie8608 3 жыл бұрын

I work in a aftermarket parts store ( won’t say what chain, probably all the same.) Pulled boxes of Motorcraft plugs off the shelf. Half looked real and half looked counterfeit right out of the warehouse. Go figure, never know what you are buying. Buyer beware.

@MindsMouth Жыл бұрын

I was getting a bunch of crap parts at Napa auto parts, stopped using them years ago...

@jonkreiser7757 4 жыл бұрын

I've been wondering and fearing this for years. I had even asked my Ford Parts guy and he said if its got the Motorcraft Parts label on it I should be good to go! And he said to bad for him as he couldn't come close to matching some of the prices.

@406Steven 4 жыл бұрын

Working in Subaru parts I get the "I can get it online for cheaper" BS all day long, some people are quoting prices below dealer cost--take that risk if you care about saving a few $ but harassing your parts people over it isn't going to win any favors. I've even told people "wow, if that's actually genuine then that's a great price because that's less than our cost on it. If they can prove it's real then you should totally order that." Hopefully these people looked up the right stuff because it would suck to wait a week to get it only to find out it's wrong, then have to pay to ship it back (potentially paying a restock fee), and wait for the right stuff to show up. Running a business costs money, that's why buying local costs a little extra but you're talking to an actual, English-speaking human just a few miles away rather than some faceless seller on the internet.

@howtowithelizabeth7513 4 жыл бұрын

Jon Kreiser shoe the dude this video

@BurbSK-bi2wh 4 жыл бұрын

@@406Steven I was looking for rack and pinion for my 98 Ranger . Sacramento dealers quoted me $430 - $475 . Searched dealer's part number online , found one available 100 miles away for $257 . Paid online , drove to the dealership , picked up my part .

@406Steven 4 жыл бұрын

@@BurbSK-bi2wh Most dealers that sell parts online also have shipping attached to it, chances are you caught a novice parts manager or a new website. We used to have accessory parts listed at cost +20% and had people calling all of the time asking about them. Then b*tching about how our website had them listed for less. That was a good lesson in how to change price levels for certain parts classes. Especially with what it costs to even run the parts website we set everything at list -5% plus shipping, take a risk buying your trash online or keep your money in the community to get it right the first time.

@nigelgoodwood4651 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Very Much; as someone who retired from Ford Motor Co. I am grateful for the info.

@unclemarksdiyauto 4 жыл бұрын

Nice back drop / wall logo! Also great info and video. Thanks again.

@dustin9035 4 жыл бұрын

Counterfeiters know how to improve their game after this video.

@SuperJhuffman 4 жыл бұрын

Of course counterfeiters know the differences. They study the Ford parts and copy what they can while keeping manufacturing cost low. In reality, they can watch this video and giggle at all the differences he failed to point out or missed.

@brentonkurth7007 4 жыл бұрын

It would cost the counterfeit manufacturers shit tons of money to adjust for everything they screwed up. Right now they're at a "close enough" point and won't bother to adjust their process.

@PROFITDYNE 4 жыл бұрын

Me and FoMoCo THANK YOU !

@lyfandeth 4 жыл бұрын

Problem is at least 40 years old, not just Ford. Guy rolls up to a store, says "I bought a bankruptcy sale, I can sell you this stuff cheap" and some shops are dumb enough to do it. Oil filters, inkjet cartridges, cell phone batteries, lots of things.

@sandypringle8208 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Valuable Information here I’m definitely using this for a reference

@Michael-kh1nu 4 жыл бұрын

Another thing that might help is that they don’t put the accented “I” in Bujías. Instead they put Bujias

@VortexVibe634 4 жыл бұрын

Michael yeah but that will be only more noticeable for us bilingual people, los americanos no saben que es una tilde o acento 😅

@BurbSK-bi2wh 4 жыл бұрын

@@VortexVibe634 Я тоже это заметил

@OffGridInvestor 4 жыл бұрын

ANYTHING where chinese write English or another language is A MESS because they are too tight to use a genuine native speaker, just some local hack who was asleep thru half the English class. Instead you get misspelt words and they screw up using capitals in the wrong place or none at all. I saw guys who copied famous paintings for a living. When they finally decided to paint something THEMSELVES, they couldn't even get the sizes right for things further in the background. Things further away were the same size as close up and although they had been "painting" for 15 years, they had no clue how to do ANYTHING except copy.

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 4 жыл бұрын

How about those companies whose products are being attacked with fakes start selling through specified outlets instead of anyone who has a business licence? It's their own damn fault. Anyone who is set on genuine parts will go to the people who carry them and pay the price. Buying pistons from Alli Bubba online is just retarded.

@aarontuplin 4 жыл бұрын

Great how motorcraft even calls you Bougie for buying OEM sparkplugs

@tadniemi7658 3 жыл бұрын

I found your website a few days ago will looking for tips on my 2006 e250 with a 5.4. really enjoy and appreciate your knowledge 🙏

@randiruge1265 4 жыл бұрын

Thank God I ordered my spark plugs from one of your recommended sellers on Amazon. I would have never known. Thanks for the video. I will be on the lookout.

@robertkeefer1552 4 жыл бұрын

When in doubt, always go for genuine OEM.

@lh98 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Keefer that's the problem we think we're buying OEM and it's not. Who hasn't had a busy day doing something and realize oh I've got to order that part jump online order it don't give it much thought and it comes in and you think everything is good and do we really know what's what

@danlevesque5437 4 жыл бұрын

Dealership sales are fakes too I just rebuild a motorcycle motor last summer and I was sold fake plugs over the counter

@shantor100 4 жыл бұрын

Were you paying attention

@tamaninja03 4 жыл бұрын

On the coils, the Ford one said "Ignition Coil". The counterfeit just said "Coil"

@JasonW. 4 жыл бұрын

@@pantherplatform E3: We hate your ignition coils, and soon you will too Those blew out every coil on a Dodge I put them in years ago.

@TheOzthewiz 4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonW. Do you mean the SPARK PLUGS blew out your ignition coils OR the "fake" coils blew out your OEM coils?

@JasonW. 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOzthewiz all factory coils failed, one by one, after putting in the E3 (edit: E3 spark plugs). New OEM coils then started to fail after replacing failed ones. Replaced E3 spark plugs with Champion and replaced last failed OEM coil, no problems since for years.

@RX7GSLSEowner 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was wondering if anyone else noticed the lack of "ignition" in the fake offering. I was surprised that he didn't mention that.

@bryanmartinez6600 4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonW. I've always hated E3 POS plugs ever since I tried it on a Flathead Briggs. Ran like shit with one of those and lugged in some thicker grass than normal. I now just use NGK in everything.

@kirstenspencer3630 2 жыл бұрын

As an old retired mechanic let me say we saw counterfeit tune up parts in the early 1970's. I walk into my local ford dealership for my parts needs to ensure service life. Stay safe all......

@rcsix3rd 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap this is the best video ive seen. Super informative, thank you for this!!

@ddkm82 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could attach a picture. Im in the middle of doing the timing on my 2014 3.5 and am using all Ford parts. When I received the rtv (ta-357 i believe) there was literally a sticker over top of a tube of loctite. The loctite sells for something like $8 and I paid almost $50 for the Ford brand. Unbelievable. Keep up the great videos.

@TheOzthewiz 4 жыл бұрын

When I buy genuine Ford 'orange' coolant at my Ford Dealer, I make sure to buy GENUINE FORD WATER (orange) also from my Friendly Local Ford Dealer. Don't want to VOID the warranty!

@Brandonpowerstroke 4 жыл бұрын

ojars zvaigzne Orange gatoraid works great if you’re selling the vehicle.

@johnnyfigueroa4690 4 жыл бұрын

Damn it's almost like the OE is the fake with the faded letter and discoloration on welds lol

@DmanLucky_98 4 жыл бұрын

OEM: Uno reverse card They use "fake" looks to make themselves look genuine.

@williammayfield1207 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. Since I own a Ford vehicle, I will look out for these fakes.

@Oldtimecarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for something I would have never known! I guess some people think it’s a good idea to scam the hell out of us out of our hard earned money! I really appreciate the information and all the fantastic videos you do for us!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

@wildestcowboy2668 2 жыл бұрын

Settle down Peter and let your hero sleepy Joe Biden fix this mess.

@Oldtimecarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668 you’re just 2 years late on your reply, maybe you should take a nap with sleepy joe

@steventenney8797 4 жыл бұрын

I've had good luck with rock auto and kmans parts . I've found that denso coils appear to be OEM

@alb12345672 4 жыл бұрын

I called Denso and they told me if you want to be 100% ONLY buy from Toyota/Lexus, Advance and Autozone. They are the only authorized retailers. For Ford parts I look for a brick and mortar dealer selling on ebay.

@joehyundaitech7961 4 жыл бұрын

@@alb12345672 steven hi I use rock auto all the time for motorcraft parts and i just looked at the spark plug box and it looks just like the fake box brian showed in the video

@ricardojaramillojr5071 4 жыл бұрын

What about spark plugs from advance auto or oriely and autozone ?

@robertstonebreaker8394 4 жыл бұрын

Stay away or should I say run away !!

@CRAPO2011 4 жыл бұрын

Az is overpriced but should be legit

@mikew495 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for taking the time making it.

@marksmith6091 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! I went to a Ford dealership to be sure I got the real thing....$488 for the 8 plugs and coil packs. Wow! Wish I had never seen the Amazon fakes....can’t sleep at night thinking about the difference in price! LOL! Thanks for your expertise and advice!