This is Why I Never Use Aftermarket Auto Parts!

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@sparkyobrian6417 2 жыл бұрын

the problem with Esp Ford, and many other makes, is past the 7 year mandate for parts availability, when these parts are no longer available from ford, and the vehicle becomes unusable. Excessively complicated electronic systems are their own worst enemy, filling the junk yards with cars that are only partially recyclable do to the materials content, to expensive to separate. In a time of supposed concern for the planet we are making throw away equipment by the giga-ton.

@averyalexander2303 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, I recently went through that with my neighbor's Ford Fusion when the factory alternator died after 200K miles. He tried to get a new one from Ford but couldn't. Got new one from auto parts store, died 2 weeks later. Tried another one from same store, died a month later. Found a new OEM Motorcraft online and it's been working perfectly for the last 2 months. And that's not an easy alternator to change, it requires removing the AC compressor and lowering the subframe and is still nearly impossible to get in or out through the wheel well.

@samholdsworth420 2 жыл бұрын

@@averyalexander2303 why would you not get the stock one rebuilt if aftermarket is so trash. Lol Also it's Hit or Miss sometimes you get really crappy aftermarket parts and sometimes they work forever. (AutoZone duralast starters lol)

@308hit 2 жыл бұрын

Sparky absolutely well said. And 100% true.

@encinobalboa 2 жыл бұрын

Green nut jobs do not realize that existing cars have a tremendous amount of carbon investment and should be used to the end of service life.

@averyalexander2303 2 жыл бұрын

@@samholdsworth420 It wasn't my car, I was helping my neighbor who needed his car back as soon as possible. I agree that rebuilding the stock alternator would have been a better option, it probably just had a bad internal voltage regulator or something. Even though that alternator is in the most ridiculous place I have ever seen, I gotta give the OEM one credit for lasting 200K miles.

@jamesengland7461 Жыл бұрын

We had a Pontiac LeMans which went through a speed sensor every year/10k miles. Right before the extended warranty expired, we took it in one more time. They didn't have oem sensor available, so they offered an aftermarket part, since we both knew the warranty was going out. Aftermarket part worked flawlessly for 70k miles and more, until we sold the car.

@timothyoneill3154 2 жыл бұрын

Your new kid is going to learn a ton of info that usually takes decades to learn. I'm happy for him.

@brianneal9204 2 жыл бұрын

I try to use only Ford or Motorcraft parts when possible, but sometimes Ford discontinues a part and we have no choice but to use aftermarket. Good info and thanks for always making great content

@joecostantino3684 2 жыл бұрын

That's one of the biggest problems with trying to maintain an older vehicle. Its part of planned obsolescence, the manufacturers (some are worse than others) want you to spend money on a new vehicle after 7 years pretty much after you finally get it paid off in some cases. If you got a 10+ year old vehicle like alot of folks do these days the aftermarket is your only option for most parts. Just need to hope they step up with better quality parts or that not all aftermarket makes are bad. Alot of times I find myself rooting around junk yards for OEM Parts when I can.

@goldentrichomeshydro4260 2 жыл бұрын

When factory is unavailable I always use napa for electronics.

@joecostantino3684 2 жыл бұрын

@@goldentrichomeshydro4260 I used to do that too but i've found that alot of Napa stuff is just rebadged versions of other makes (ie Dorman), only you're paying more because of the Napa name.

@caterpillar6nz310 2 жыл бұрын

@@joecostantino3684 yep its the same ....are made in taiwan or china junk

@Silent_Shadow 2 жыл бұрын

@@caterpillar6nz310 unfortunately accurate. We deal with this at my Dealer service. Ever since I started working on Fords at a dealer it frustrates me so much.

@WatchWesWork 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a scope signal on the controller. According to the wiring diagram it just uses a PWM signal from the HVAC module to control the blower motor ground. Is it back feeding power to the module? I wish I could use all OEM parts...

@D2O2 2 жыл бұрын

Would be interesting, but at the end of the day you get paid to fix it, not experiment with a scope and then end up replacing the same part anyway as you will likely not be able to fix the problem with the faulty part.

@Mountainbaseddweller 2 жыл бұрын

@@D2O2 lighten up francis...he is asking a question.

@D2O2 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mountainbaseddweller OK Sgt. Hulka.

@calholli 2 жыл бұрын

@@D2O2 The point is to learn exactly how it works and where it's going wrong, and why. Next time it might have a different symptom, but since you understand exactly how it works, you can still troubleshoot the issue... Pulling bad scope signals and also known goods and posting them online is a huge help for everyone; and if we all do it, then that's all the more resources that you or YOUR tech can use next time and save you money. There's nothing wrong with learning

@calholli 2 жыл бұрын

Just a shot in the dark: PWM fans should be changing speeds with a duty cycle.. but they also will typically have a speed signal that feeds back to the model.. and maybe Ford allows that signal to affect whether it turns on the compressor or not... So maybe it wants to SEE that the fan is spinning, and then the AC kicks on; Or vise versa, it wants to cut off the compressor if the fan dies, or stops spinning at least on a low setting-- as a failsafe. Also, maybe the Model wants to see the speed as a feed back loop to self adjust the duty cycle in some way, and since it's not seeing that feedback, it doesn't know what to do and that's why it keeps kicking on full blast, and then cutting out; (not likely this- it's probably just pre-set levels of duty cycle for a simple fan like this). But I don't have a clue-- just thinking out loud. Maybe it's 3 phase with hall effect sensors/ they're all the rage these days. It would be nice to see it on the scope.

@JohnnyReb2000 Жыл бұрын

When I originally replaced the neutral safety switch on my 2001, I bought an Autozone brand replacement. Didn't have any issues until I decided to test the 4×4 and it would not let the transfer case shift to 4L. Bought a Motorcraft replacement, and everything worked as it should. Lesson learned.

@kellyconstenius676 2 жыл бұрын

My Rule is. ( on my own vehicles) If it is easy to get too and replace. I shoot the Chicom cannon at it. Have had to replace bad parts about 29% of the time. That is high actually, but when you factor in a $15 switch compared to a $80 switch. That adds up over time. Now if it is a pain in the rear to get at the part. I only want to get in there once. Cost is not the problem. That goes for the work too. Sometimes I look at the work. " Yea, no I am not messing with that." FORD garage bound. Seems like there is a lot more of that on my Late Model F150 compared to my old ones. " Yea... No... I am not doing that."

@dons8365 2 жыл бұрын

Ran into this same problem two years ago. I was contacted after another shop pulled their hair out over this. I did same thing with my F150 controller and it confirmed what I diagnosed.

@drewmurray2583 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen around a 50% bad out of the box rate for dorman ICP sensors and IPR valves for 6.0 powerstroke. I agree, used oem parts are better than new ones made by whoever.

@georgevue8175 2 жыл бұрын

I tried dorman replacement parts on my 2002 Mercury Sable and they failed everytime. Since then I have used nothing but authentic Ford Motorcraft parts with 100% success rate except the time Amazon sold me cheap China knock-off parts.

@ericgunter45 Жыл бұрын

Dormans moto is "We make parts so nice you have to do the job twice or more"

@Derek8487 Жыл бұрын

Hope is Dorman still in business with such poor quality?

@jeffro221 Жыл бұрын

@@Derek8487 Because cheap stupid people will take the risk to save a few bucks, and they don't believe Dorman is the crap that it often is.

@bassiclymike 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen so many instances where an aftermarket part causes issues but the Motorcraft part solves them. Latest was a worked over 5.0L early 90's Mustang. A lot of modifications. Sorted some electrical issues but couldn't get rid of an intermittent misfire over 3k rpm. Swapped out the MSD TFI module for a Motorcraft one. Ran perfectly. Same on my '98 BMW, the "official BMW" parts are pricey, but you can get the OEM part (a good vendor will let you know) without the branding for far less. There are usually cheaper brands, but they don't work as good.

@jiggidyjam 2 жыл бұрын

Alex the knowledge that your getting is so valuable. I hope you learn as much as possible so you can keep it going to teach someone else in the future. The world needs great mechanics

@sleathers1551 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@HemiChrysler Жыл бұрын

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@arthurfricchione8119 2 жыл бұрын

Brian thanks for sharing. I personally never use aftermarket parts especially electronics. Your son is very fortunate to have you as his instructor. Thanks again for the info. Artie😊

@clarenceclark8592 Жыл бұрын

Omg I’m glad you covered this I’ve not had these problems thanks to using certain ford parts electronics for sure

@edthompsom9368 2 жыл бұрын

I learned this lesson with a Dodge Ram oil pressure sensor. The $10 ebay one lasted 3 months and had to go back in and remove wheel well liner to hook up oil pressure gauge (to be sure) and plug in the new $50 OEM sensor. OEM only since then.

@snoopdogie187 Жыл бұрын

You;re issue might be the "$10 ebay" part of your sentence. There is proper aftermarket and then just cheap junk.

@xeutoniumnyborg1192 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and a shining example of why going OEM for electronic parts is the only way. If my local dealer doesn't have an electronic part I need, I'll scour the Internet to find a reliable OEM replacement. There's been a couple of times I went to the local pick a part for a discontinued part rather than go aftermarket.

@nickayivor8432 2 жыл бұрын

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@BigBoyNowYT 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using mainly aftermarket parts for 15 years and first another shop and now my own shop and it is super rare we run into issues, normally it’s dodge sensors that tend to be crappy.

@flowerchild777 Жыл бұрын

THE best channel for Ford, in my opinion. Thank you so much for making your channel available to us, sir👍👍👍👍

@embalmers Жыл бұрын

Because I watched this video, I saved my sanity. We replaced the resistor with a new aftermarket, then the blower motor, then the HVAC head unit. After this video I went to the junkyard and a $13 sensor has everything working again.

@seancounts6232 2 жыл бұрын

Said it time an again. Watching a master at their craft is always entertaining. I learned a long time ago. Those aftermarket parts are always substandard. Used to be wells and American standard was the parts to watch out for. That list has expanded dramatically.

@donho3617 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on who is making the aftermarket part. I have seen some aftermarket part manufacturers that redesign the part to be better than the OEM part. I work on many German cars and use aftermarket parts that are an OEM supplier. Many of the parts are OEM with the OEM logo ground off. I see this especially with parts for Mercedes. I steer clear of a part made in China that is aftermarket.

@kellyc2425 Жыл бұрын

I don't think you'll ever find that to be the case with Motorcraft parts. Ford headhunts the best engineers to work on their team.

@donho3617 Жыл бұрын

@@kellyc2425 you have to be careful where you source Motorcraft parts. I have seen Motorcraft spark plugs on Amazon and Ebay that were below my cost for sale and they were counterfeit parts. I have also seen this on Mercedes parts also. If the price is too low, I would suspect it to be counterfeit. I will agree that Motorcraft parts are quality parts if genuine.

@scrappy93 Жыл бұрын

This channel has been extremely helpful over the years. Im still driving my 04 Expedition and my wife has the 2014 fusion. However I think my next vehicle will not be a ford.

@matt8863 2 жыл бұрын

100% facts...I bought new NAPA front suspension parts (control arms - stab links - tie rod ends) for a 12 Fusion, and it now clunks like a railcar...wtf.

@PCFithian Жыл бұрын

Agreed! I wasted a lot of my time with 3 aftermarket clock springs on a 2007 Sport Trac that were defective as received. Easily fixed by installation of a Ford clock spring

@06MoeJoe 2 жыл бұрын

The home style wire caps....YIKES

@lobo0122002 2 жыл бұрын

Well done sir, definitely a master of your craft. Wish we had more technicians like you, especially on the West Coast.

@kellyc2425 Жыл бұрын

Yep. I lived in Washington state for 30 + years, and I couldn't find a single Ford dealer that was even half way competent. I moved to the east coast, and found Jerry's Ford right off the bat, and they are absolutely the BEST!!

@mechanicmike2858 2 жыл бұрын

every time I tell someone to ONLY use Ford parts on a Ford and then they go buy "sometimes more expensive" aftermarket parts and they don't work or shortly go bad again they come back to me and say ..I should have listened to you in the first place ..😂😂 happens time and time again!!!

@greasee.monkey7224 Жыл бұрын

I learned my lesson long ago using aftermarket phasers on a 5.4 timing job. Since then I stick to Motorcraft as often as possible.👍👍

@kellyc2425 Жыл бұрын

When I had a 2014 Cadillac CTS4, the dealer installed aftermarket rotors (which REALLY pissed me off!!!) and within 2 days, the brakes did the shimmy-wobble! Of course I took the car back and told them if they get these POS rotors off and replaced with OEM's in 2 hours, I won't dog them via Google reviews or the BBB. They had them done in an hour and a half.

@officer3054 22 күн бұрын

I agree! I have changed my blower resister on a 2005 f150 twice with so called oem brand from big auto chain store, and had them last for 2 years max! I switch to motor craft blower resister and have been working for 4 years now with no problems!

@coldfusion112002 Жыл бұрын

Such a great video! Been saying this for years. It was nice to see this suspicious activity live on screen. I avoid aftermarket parts as much as I possibly can. The wiring work that was done there by the previous owner is absolutely horrible, I can't believe they did that. Also was just dealing with a similar issue on my wifes 2013 Ford Flex. The factory ground wire on the plug for the speed controller, was getting very hot and the connector and wire was starting to melt. The blower fan would cut off intermittently. Sometimes come back on with a power cycle of the HVAC system, or tapping on the blower fan. I bought a new Ford wire harness pigtail and soldered it in. Working great now! Wires aren't hot and its been working flawlessly without cutting out. Ford Part # 3U2Z-14S411-ZEB

@flowerchild777 Жыл бұрын

I love this comment section💖💖💖💖

@regthebackyardjackofalltrades 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I purchased a Doorman intake manifold for my 4.6L Explorer. I removed it a week later, installed the original manifold and waited 4 months for Ford parts to ship during supply chain issues. OEM Is the way to go

@yqwgjsg 2 жыл бұрын

I’m usually an OEM person. I use OEM filters and parts. However I too installed a Doorman intake on my 4.6 Towncar. The OEM that was supposed to be the fix for the plastic coolant runner began leaking from the runner gasket where the aluminum runner meets the plastic manifold and leaking into the 5th and 6th plugs, causing misfires. I didn’t want to pay three times the price for an OEM with the exact design of the failed one. I took a chance on a Doorman. 150,000 miles later and still no leaks. I never use aftermarket electronics.

@davidgallegos5323 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to leave a THANK YOU !!!

@oby-1607 2 жыл бұрын

This is so absolutely true. I replaced an alternator on my van a while back and lo and behold we were driving down the street and smoke started coming out of the hood. The alternator had caught fire. Luckily a kid on a skateboard was going by and doused the fire with his water bottle. It was a Napa alternator.

@MarioDallaRiva 2 жыл бұрын

Brian, it wasn’t your “favourite” aftermarket brand, was it?! 😝 Time flies. I remember you taking the kids on your fix it tour and now Alex is right in there with pops 💪🏼

@FordTechMakuloco 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, it was a real cheap one, no name at all lol.

@vivillager 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, just experienced something similar. Last week, Dodge Ram 4.7, installed a cheap, but brand new crank sensor. Ran for 5 minutes and then quit. If I restart it, it would go for 10 seconds and then quit, restart, 10 seconds and then quit, regardless if at idle or if the RPM was elevated from me stepping on the gas. Went to a junk yard and got a used OEM, and it went back to normal. Odd thing... No diagnostic trouble codes, no cam/crank correlation code, nothing. Only thing was that the crank variance value would begin to climb for a few seconds until the engine quit. The cam variance value would remain almost at zero, but stable.

@mph5896 2 жыл бұрын

Dodge products don't like aftermarket engine sensors.

@JoeZasada 2 жыл бұрын

I had an issue with an aftermarket mixer door actuator. Put in a ford one, problem solved. That said, there are some really good aftermarket high volume oil pumps to use...

@jakeostler6110 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe even better than the original...🧐

@littlechicago7482 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 F150 5.0 with trouble code P2007. Lots of forum discussion on this manifold runner control problem and that there seems to be no fix or replacement parts available. Your channel is great, and I sure would like you to do a repot on this headache!

@yoster77 Жыл бұрын

Problem is during "early covid," Ford was out of these OEM blower motor resistors for over 12 months solid. Many of us (myself included) were forced to go aftermarket. Knock on wood it's still working. Well, the first one (autozone) didn't - but the Napa one did. The OEM's have since come back in stock and I grabbed one just in case.

@flowerchild777 Жыл бұрын

Smart👍

@michaelmurray121 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Brian that’s another masterpiece video have a blessed day 💪🏿

@michaelpence468 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the splice job!

@jrcll7856 2 жыл бұрын

The only time I ever heard you endorse an aftermarket part was the Melling high volume oil pump for the 5.4 3v.... which I did install

@rdkng06 Жыл бұрын

How true,my wife has a 2016 Ford Escape,I’ve replaced three blower motor resistors from standard,since the ford one went bad,the aftermarket standard ignition parts I always though were a good brand ,I sold them back in the eighties,but now I wished I had bout a motorcraft one instead ,no more aftermarket electronic parts for me.

@d1sternagle 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, would love a video on forscan.

@jeremyanderson950 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that would be awesome. So much you can do with forscan. One thing I was able to do myself was activate remote start on my 2013 F150. Granted I had to buy an antenna and get two new keys cut. But the satisfaction of being able to do it myself was priceless. And it looks factory ..

@roberttaylor3373 2 жыл бұрын

I learned this lesson a long time ago myself spend the extra money for OEM parts and do the job one time! I love your videos and in dept details as they have helped me many times! Thank you for great content!

@Papawcanner 9 ай бұрын

After market window master switch caused a parasitic drain on my 2012 Nissan Altima . Lots of fun finding the cause . I went to the junk yard for a cheap fix . Nissan wanted two fortunes for OEM part . I remember the physical exertion of manual windows .

@gregbetts8057 Жыл бұрын

i never had problems with most name brand mechanical parts , but electronic parts always stick to oem , great vid thanks

@nealrehm6900 2 жыл бұрын

My F 150 (2005) had a no heat issue last winter. Turns out the blower motor was bad. But I also replaced the speed controller with a NAPA aftermarket part. My system is the automatic climate control. Good thing I kept the original Ford because the new 100$ part screwed the hole system up! The old ford part is still working just fine today!!

@anthonyray3358 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man love your videos . You have helped me install a drive shaft, 4x4 transfer case motor and starter (worst one to install because that top bolt ) in my 2010 f 150 fx4 5.4 liter. Question do you not recommend aftermarket stereos? I want to upgrade to a 7” touch screen stereo and upgrade my speakers. Do you have any car audio you recommend if so ? Like Pioneer , Alpine or Sony?

@howardriggins4010 2 жыл бұрын

I agree use oem whenever possible, especially electronics. Some exceptions just to name one the steering stabilizer on the super duties can seem to live up to the higher quality of fox, Icon and King just to name a few. Some after market brakes are just as good as oem. The way you’ll be able to tell is is the price is about the same or more than oem.

@mudwiser1391 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video about... The FORD BMS system, explained thoroughly in HD. Does the BMS hold the charge of the battery at 12.4 volts when in static state, rather than 12.6 (2.1volts per cell)? Does the BMS system really help save on gas? Can it be disconnected at the battery, with no consequence? Also.... Undercarriage rust on F-150's? It looks unsightly but it is in fact just surface rust? Can I use a one step rust paint? Can I use pain on the diff Cap?

@Johnny53kgb-nsa 2 жыл бұрын

Good information, thank you, John

@v4vauxhall498 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, could you show some wire repairs on some of your next videos ? I'm a vauxhall/gm tech and only use duraseal connectors and factory crimp tools for most of my repairs , and as you will probably know , you open a can of worms when it comes to repairs with the argument connectors over solder. I work in a similar fashion to you, so your input on this issue would be valued. Regards Joe

@mbrick 2 жыл бұрын

The OEM blower motor controller started to fail on my Frontier. Without knowing better I put in a Dorman. First time turning on the fan, immediately heard a pop and smelled burning electronics. Could see on the board where it burned a trace. Put in a new OEM part and it worked perfect again (and for many years after).

@stephanparis6085 2 жыл бұрын

That’s how Firestone makes their money lol, been there done that 20 years ago. Parts canon every few months then repeat. Now I watch this channel and do my own work when it’s within my knowledge limits.

@scottmansfield1486 2 жыл бұрын

My King Ranch F150 is 21 years old and as others have commented, some ford parts are "obsolete". Who makes the best aftermarket parts? I always try to use reputable brands when I can not get (or can not afford) Ford parts. (Some Ford parts, ie intake manifold, are 3-4 times aftermarket, but isworth the extra). Love your videos.

@John_Ridley 8 ай бұрын

Even OEM approved aftermarket parts can be a problem. Our Camry was in the body shop earlier this year, they put in a pair of Toyota approved aftermarket headlights (LED projectors). They couldn't get them to turn on. They're a very good shop so I am confident they know how to pair up new modules. They finally gave up and had to buy actual Toyota headlights at $1000 each I think.

@venomizd93 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, Fords seem to be finicky to want Motorcraft parts. Learned this lesson on my SHO and a brand new Napa temp sensor.

@jaccoonderdijk1777 2 жыл бұрын

Or you can say, aftermarket parts fail to succeed in the only reason they exist.

@ericsherman4181 2 жыл бұрын

its everything. not just Ford. As soon as I open the hood and see a AZ battery I know what to look for LOL

@Terminxman 2 жыл бұрын

A temp sensor is typically nothing more than a thermocouple, you can test the resistance at certain temps and compare it to OEM specs and determine if it’s really an issue with the temp sensor. Usually things like that a decent aftermarket brand doesn’t scare me, more complex electronics they do

@audiophileman7047 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you about Ford parts, but sometimes Ford parts are not made well. For example, I have bought replacement Ford parts that failed in the same way as their previous parts. In the case of the cooling system hose that goes to the expansion tank, I had to buy an aftermarket part that essentially modifies that hose and uses band clamps (no quick connect). Since I've use that mod, I don't have a leaking expansion tank hose anymore. I had the same trouble with the fuel inlet valve; it was replaced by Ford under warranty and then about 60K miles later it failed again. I'm now using your WD-40 trick to clear the fuel inlet valve so it will seal as you demonstrated in another video. So you're right about Ford parts in general, but there are a few exceptions where aftermarket parts and mod's are better. I'd like to hear you talk about this in a future video. Thank you for your videos and help. I really appreciate it! 👍👍👍

@brandonb5069 Жыл бұрын

I’ve dealt with this at my dealer. Ppt for the code I had with the aftermarket control told me to replace the pcm. Switched to ford and ac worked fine

@weswest8666 Жыл бұрын

I went thru two aftermarket dpfe sensors for a mustang before I went to the junkyard and grabbed a factory fomoco part before my issue was solved!

@RA-lk1vz Жыл бұрын

You are bad-ass man… you know your stuff!

@halleffect1 2 жыл бұрын

I changed blend door actuator in a Grand Marquis, new part from NAPA. acted same as the old part. so I'm thinking the control head is bad. screwed around with that thing for hours, finally just bought another actuator at the Ford dealer and boom, fixed. This was years ago when I still thought "new" meant "good", definitely not so these days for chain store parts.

@volvo09 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, talk about crazy! I wonder why that's happening? The module must be one of many parts that have to confirm they are in a "ready" state before the ac compressor is commanded on. I don't even know how you could diagnose that without the OEM part. I could see that driving someone crazy. Anyways, with new vehicles all I trust is OEM parts. Perfect case of why.

@wayne-oo 2 жыл бұрын

Well done !

@dealerauctionnightmare4689 2 жыл бұрын

My buddy bought a 2012ish Escape with the variable speed blower control and it would work on the lower speeds, when you turned it up to high it would shut off and wouldn't turn back on for a few minutes or key off. Turned out to have a junky aftermarket controller.

@AnonYmous-yz9zq Жыл бұрын

On a 1989 mercury I bypassed the speed controller with a headlight bulb as a resistor. I had low and high ac fan without trying to unbury the old one. I'm a cheapskate who loves his ac.

@flowerchild777 Жыл бұрын

You can get away with that kinda stuff with an '89. But try it with a newer vehicle and you'll get all sorts of problems😒

@daveayerstdavies Жыл бұрын

Particularly with older vehicles, very often there is no alternative other than the non-OEM part. In my experience, although there is a lot of junk in the after market, if you buy name brand non-OEM you are most often perfectly OK. On the other hand I've bought expensive supposedly OEM parts that were DOA and although the replacement was free, it cost me hours of work and delays. Buying OEM is not a foolproof guarantee.

@mikegee4259 Жыл бұрын

i totally agree.

@warrenself Жыл бұрын

Precisely. There’s broken Motorcraft parts out of the box or soon after. Post-2020 it’s a crapshoot of whether any part is good.

@patmccullough2781 2 жыл бұрын

I ran in to this issue as well on a 2012 mustang.

@mmjaxstang 2 жыл бұрын

I’m currently having the same issue with my 2016 Explorer with dual climate control, however, I replaced my speed controller with an OEM controller from the dealer and I’m having the same issue. Any ideas?

@shanestrains2849 Жыл бұрын

Did a 11' f150 driver side temp actuator, the bad one, lol. Customer supplied a dorman unit, got it installed, worked for the sweep test and poof, let the smoke out lol.

@shawnmason5290 2 жыл бұрын

It makes sense to me now after seeing this video. My four-wheel-drive actuator went out one day before a trip to northern Wisconsin at New Year’s and the Ford dealer had closed for the holidays and I had to go buy an aftermarket. That actuators never been right, so I guess I need to throw the money in the trash and go buy a Ford one. I knew you had said only by the Ford part in your video but I had to get to northern Wisconsin. I bought NAPA lifetime brakes for my F150 and those suckers have been so hard that I don’t think they’re ever going to stop making noise. My Ford brakes lasted a very long time and never made a squeak. However, everyone can learn from this next one. I purchased Napa gold exhaust manifolds because I thought how could a metal exhaust manifold be any different? it’s just a cast iron part? Those things broke again in the first eight months. Luckily the shop I use is a Napa official parts and repair shop and I warranted the parts through him, did not install them, purchase FOMOCO exhaust manifolds, installed those on the truck. Went to my other mechanic in town and used his return credits and we swapped out some labor on another car to get some of the value of the brand new Napa gold manifolds back. No problem since. So yes, three situation‘s were Fordtech Malco appears right with all his experience.

@antonepatterson2514 2 жыл бұрын

The plastic thermostat housing on my 2008 Ford Explore 4.0 is leaking. was going to replace it with a aftermarket metal on that I saw on Rock Auto. This will be the second time I am replacing it. What do you think?

@dm7097 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% My philosophy is anything electronics or very hard to get to, I go oem.

@cosmedic Жыл бұрын

Master tech here, this is 100% true. Aftermarket are almost never worth the hassle.

@georgeeno_2815 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. I have a 04 F150 with the 5.4 3 valve. It has 226k miles and have been running 5w-30 since owner ship and even the last owner. It doesnt have a phaser rattle but I hear a tick and goes away when I step on it a little bit to like 2500-3k rpms for about 5 seconds and then the ticking goes away at idle and stay really quiet and sounds like it should sound. Was thinking maybe my lifters?

@oububba Жыл бұрын

Recently bought a 2013 F150 Platinum that the blower motor would not turn off. Changed out the resistor with one from O'Reillys like your aftermarket one. Since if I turn off the hvac while driving it won't turn the blower back on when switching the system on till after I restart the truck.

@flowerchild777 Жыл бұрын

Wow😞 Sooo, this guy is right?

@luismarty1685 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@agoodneighborautorepair2176 2 жыл бұрын

Wow very nice explanation.

@alb12345672 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 f150 w/6.2. It is like this truck. I bought those Amazon Coils because it had a ton of great reviews, usually don't buy aftermarket coils. In 200 miles I had terrible torque converter shudder. Then a blinking light and a P0305. The good part is the boots and resistors were a perfect fit for the old coils. The set did not cost much more than a set of boots :lol:. Feel bad I put that crap in my 6.2 perfectly running motor :lol:

@encinobalboa 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon/ebay coils, lol.

@jonmccormick8683 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of fake MotorCraft parts that look legit now also.

@dougjones9493 2 жыл бұрын

I understand aftermarket electronics can not use the exact circuit design or program software as OEM so they tweek it slightly, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. I think the bigger question is, why can aftermarket make and sell for 1/4 of the OEM cost.

@Sjackson2369 2 жыл бұрын

I think the more appropriate question is how do OEMs get away with selling at 4x the cost

@dougjones9493 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sjackson2369 Because they can. As long as there is no good alternative they will charge what they want.

@bogus696996 2 жыл бұрын

they can't use the exact same everything because copyright infringement, so they have to make it a little different.

@bradnoyes7955 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sjackson2369 The reason is 4 fold. 1) The OEM has the initial cost of development, testing, debugging etc (This could be the auto maker or a 3rd party supplier) 2) The parts are manufactured by a 3rd party and sold to the OE (ie Ford does not actually make Ford branded blower motor controllers, they contract it out to a supplier) so there is a markup (vs the supplier selling it directly, as some will even sell you a rebadged OEM part under their name) 3) Quality, the OEM parts are typically higher quality (with a few exceptions in the form of 'upgraded' aftermarket parts 4) You are paying for the name, Just like any other brand name.

@johnds6621 2 жыл бұрын

I always skip aftermarket parts but some mechanics use them to keep cost down.

@rondail5675 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see your son working with you.

@robertkarl5753 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking of aftermarket parts, I purchased a 1997 F250 Super Duty with the 7.3L Powerstoke standard transmission. Owners widow did not have keys for it so I dragged it on my trailer and brought her home. After installing a new key cylinder I could not get the engine to turn over, then noticed the IDM was missing from the truck so obviously her late husband had been doing some work on it. Question, what information do I need in order to purchase the correct aftermarket IDM since I don’t have the old one to provide type, model # and other pertinent information? Appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks!

@williamserver4332 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@peppi7777 9 ай бұрын

For a 2009 platinum 150 what are the symptoms of air blowing like a heartbeat mode. That's with AC and heat. Goes up and down gently the air flow and the lights also follow suit dimming up and down gently . Thank you.

@jdigitalseven7 2 жыл бұрын

I had the "joy" of replacing one of these on my mother's 2016 Escape. Just have to contort yourself and goes in after a struggle, even with the removed gas peddle.

@rogeliodoton2621 Жыл бұрын

hello there, i've been watching your video's for years already and you've been a great help for me. thank you so much for that! but i have a question, its been weeks already, and i told myselp your the only one who can help me. if you dont mind letting me know how to delete DRL on ford Escape 2008? pls and thank you. it is much appreciated.

@billyfox384 2 жыл бұрын

I've run into this exact problem. What a nightmare, the worst part was my top of the line Snap on scanner showed no codes in any module. I checked all the inputs multiple times even measured the evap temp sensor resistance. Finally tried an Autel scanner and what do you know a code for the blower controller. Even then I was unsure that the part could cause the compressor to not turn on. As a last resort I got a motorcraft controller. Worked perfect.

@tommyambrose4733 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 ford 4x4 f150 Lariat and the blower motor doesn’t seem to blow as hard on high as it use to do you the i need to change out the blower controller like you did on this one?

@robertcross7418 2 жыл бұрын

I can't seem to be able to find the cap screws that you recommended to replace the hold down bolts for the Escape 3.0 V6.

@jimmyjohnston1083 2 жыл бұрын

Can you comment on the AC system itself? I have a 2014 and I have a very difficult time cooling off the inside because the air coming out of the vents just doesn't seem cold enough. With a thermometer in the vent during the hot part of the day, I get 44-50 degree air. My wife's 2018 Explorer will freeze you out, though. Dealership says the AC system is working as designed.

@shipfaceknucklehead8524 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 Ford Focus that needed a front bumper cover for it. I bought it off eBay. The bumper when I took it out of the box and it was folded in half. Can you tell me how to get the crease out? Thank you Larry Ennis

@Twobarpsi 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!!

@nebraskaman8247 2 жыл бұрын

I learned my lesson long ago. Put an aftermarket heater core in a F150. Was a complete pain to install, and lasted 10 months. Sold the truck lol

@garyvanremortel5218 2 жыл бұрын

I'm inclined to agree, but I have have found SMP aftermarket parts to be among the best, so when I can use them, I will.

@kellyc2425 Жыл бұрын

I try telling my brothers and friends to only use OEM parts, but ohhhhh no. And when they bitch about them lasting only a week, I just laugh. It's ONLY 100% OEM parts for my 2016 F-150 King Ranch. And I mean EVERY part. (I did use Mobil1 full synthetic twice because I got it for free) I also ONLY allow Jerry's Ford in Leesburg, VA to work on it. However, I would make ONE exception... and that's Ford Tech Makuloco's shop if I lived in Chicago.

@truthsearcherforever3211 9 ай бұрын

I had parasitic draw on the stock radio on my 2004 4.6 F150. I just have the stereo complete shut off pulling out fuse. In your experience what causes internally inside stereo to drain the battery in just a couple of days? Can I open it n fix it my self. If I could what should I look for? If you can share knowledge with me so I could become a better mechanic I will greatly appreciate it.

@douglascarmichael7822 2 жыл бұрын

Love your knowledge on ford's f150. Needing mine worked on timing chain and a few other things by a reliable mechanic. Are you available and what is your location?

@FordTechMakuloco 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, please submit a service request at bsgautomotive.com/

@alpinestar1123 2 жыл бұрын

I got a question. Is there a way to reset the lower blend door motor. I replace mine with a brand new Ford part but the damn thing still ticks lol. Do I have to do something special