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I wonder what would happen if a part bought legitimately (like an oil filter) caused a warranty failure, and was later determined to be a knock-off part? Who's on the hook?
FordTechMakuloco posted a video a while back about how to spot counterfeit Motorcraft products.
He recently posted a video (last week?) about engine rebuilds and went on a quick tangent....new oil filters from Ford appear to be counterfeit. Ford now slaps on a sticker to the oil filter instead of having them printed like they have traditionally been. I suppose that may be more difficult to spot a counterfeit.
I guess the only advice is, if a person really cares, they can purchase from a reputable local reseller like the auto parts store at the corner, or the Ford Parts department.
Fearing a counterfeit filter and gambling to save a few dollars over the Ford cost shouldn't come to a surprise if some catastrophic thing were to occur as a result of the lubrication system.
Install counterfeit spark plugs may produce a misfire.....what can a faulty oil filter cause. LOL
FordTechMakuloco was the genius that told the world early on how big a problem the Ecoboost were going to be concerning coking. A problem that never happened. Unfortunately that video is still out there spewing wrong info. He has no credibility.
I'd rather counterfeit Prada, Gucci or Nike apparel.
Why do oil filters that cost $5 each in bulk?
This follows with what happens in a "3rd shift" production run. These are most likely "official" counterfeits. Meaning they are 100% identical to the non-counterfeits, just not authorized nor does Ford get a cut of the profits.
Maybe someone can explain this. Original factory filter on the left and Ford replacement filter on the right. 2020 2.7 Ecoboost. I called the dealership parts department and they said the part numbers check out but I’m wondering about the size difference.
Maybe someone can explain this. Original factory filter on the left and Ford replacement filter on the right. 2020 2.7 Ecoboost. I called the dealership parts department and they said the part numbers check out but I’m wondering about the size difference.
Looks like the all-paper one just has more "spring" in it allowing it to compress to the same height as the other one. Perhaps Ford had a minor design change in these.
Maybe someone can explain this. Original factory filter on the left and Ford replacement filter on the right. 2020 2.7 Ecoboost. I called the dealership parts department and they said the part numbers check out but I’m wondering about the size difference.
The one on the right superseded the one on the left, maybe a year or so ago. The part number has a -A on it now. So, that difference in part style & part number is legit. As to whether the part itself is a knock-off or not, who knows?
FordTechMakuloco was the genius that told the world early on how big a problem the Ecoboost were going to be concerning coking. A problem that never happened. Unfortunately that video is still out there spewing wrong info. He has no credibility.
his credibility really doesnt have anything to do with him saying..."Hey guys, watch out for fake parts in Ford packaging ...heres how to tell the difference." Because with the fake parts, he's 100 percent right. You are allowed to be right and wrong in your lifetime.
