VickMacky

I try and buy Motorcraft whenever possible. I did a rear brake job yesterday and used MC drums and shoes and was surprised they were both made in China, probably shouldn't be though. Quality seemed fine but it got me thinking if I'm just paying for the name now. One of the bolts on my water pump is leaking so I'll be doing that very soon. After looking I can get a MC water pump for ~$70 shipped. Not bad but if the Airtex, ACDelco or Gates is the same quality (and also made in China) then why pay more. Cost isn't an issue, if MC is still the best then that's what I'll get but what is everyone using these days? MC or something else?

fltdriver

I use motorcraft for filters and sensors, what I consider "running" parts. Everything else I shop and compare etc...

I swapped my WP for a Murray one that I picked up from Oreilly's. It was $32 and I haven't had a single issue with it. I know one of the Asst Managers there and he has a 93 F150, he said that's what he used when he replaced his a few years before. He said he never tried their MasterPro pump but usually didn't get their cheapest option for anything.

I've used Murray WP's before, one in an S10 and one in a Firebird, both I had zero issues with and lasted until the vehicle was sold (over 4 years on each) so not sure if they are still working or not.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1398&ppt=C0331

LOCO LAPTOP

I try to get Motorcraft everything if I can and reasonably priced. Especially if it's electrical.

But for a waterpump, I put a Bosch water pump on mine. No issues with it.

Martian

I weigh the pros and cons... if it goes INSIDE the engine, I do what I can to get MC or what the forum has said time and time to be "better" than MC. If it goes OUTSIDE the engine and isn't too detrimental if it fails, I'll start with MC and also consider Gates and AC Delco. I also like Raybestos brake parts.

VickMacky

Thanks guys. Are there any that are 1 piece or do they all have the separate backing plate?

Martian

All separate to the best of my knowledge.

FUfarmtruck

ive had good luck with using the LMC catalogs and then crossrefrence every part distributor out there. you will find that sometime all you need is to check customer feedbacks, as far as this one or that one I try to stick with fomoco , and delco is more chevy based replacement. but 10 to one there all junk lmao if its leaking at a bolt its either bad gasketing or over tightened it and hairline cracked it. all hard parts I try for fomoco . do not hellicoil your waterpump bolts. if its stripped re tap it the hellicoils will rust away in any fluid resulting in a tension failure for that bolt

VickMacky

Good advise, thanks. I'm almost positive it's a bad gasket but if I'm taking the pump off its getting replaced.

Crownman

One thing I'll mention. A LOT of Motorcraft parts are made in China. The TPS, O2 sensor, temp sensor, temp sensor for the computer, dist cap, and rotor, ALL said made in china on the box.

Martian

Of Chevy, Dodge, and Ford, Ford was rated the "least American" of the American brands. Chevy was the most.

Edit: Correction. ^ That has changed. F150 holds the top spot again as of July 2015. Runner up is the Tundra. http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/t...-for-2015.html