Genuine Ford Crash Parts vs. Non-OEM

A comparison of genuine Ford OEM structural collision parts and select aftermarket copy structural parts.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• non-OEM parts
• structural parts
• original equipment
• genuine parts
• Ford test
• crash parts
• parts tests
• parts testing
• parts comparison
• aftermarket parts
• saw test

[walterbrob]

any idiot knows you can fake that sawsall test

[adamj546]

@MOSESJ1987

wow take it you have never replaced an air bag before. The actual bags are not as expensive as people think nor is it hard to install just the air bag. 99% of the vehicles are mandated by the manufacturer when a bag deploys that you replace the clock spring, both front sensors, diagnostic unit, and all seat belt tensioners. On top of that have the computer scanned for any other issues and have tem repalced as well. Patching a bag or covering its hole is something most shops wont do

[adamj546]

@MrSae3000

A quick correction A/M parts used by insurance companies are held to higher standerds and tighter specs than oem parts.

[adamj546]

@ArthurDent60

Who are you an adjuster for? I work for a GEICO and depending on what needs to be replaced depends on how it is handled. If it is a structural item or safety item we go with oem only. a/m is only used in apperance and convience items such as fascias or fenders. As far as rebar, absorbers, frame, and inner structure it is oem only.

[adamj546]

@MOSESJ1987

actually on most vehicles they can be replaced. Well the proper term would be sectioning. Must Convential frames is where you are going to see sectioning time set forth by the manufacturer. Unitized frames you wont see it as often due to the fact the cost of the part and replacing would cost about the same. Ask me how I know I am an Adjuster for a major insurance company and comuncate daily with manufatures to verify what is safe and unsafe as far as repairs.

[1meanPro]

Ford needs to do a nation wide tv add campaign like this video. Companies like Allstate,Geico,Progressive and others are cramming down there tv commericals 24/7 fooling the consumer.

[shotimes95]

@MrSae3000 Mr Bayley... I believe your still stuck in the 80's

[MrSae3000]

@lcoan1 Yes, I believe your right

[MrSae3000]

I'm sure the fact that you own a lincoln (your spelling ) excites everyone watching this video.

[James1toknow]

I buy OEM only for my Lincoln.