Certified Ford service centers, like the one at Gene Messer Ford of Amarillo, are proud to say we only use genuine Ford OEM parts for your repairs and maintenance. But, when it comes to Ford parts, why does the OEM designation matter so much? Learn more about how genuine OEM parts can protect the performance of your vehicle on the roads of Amarillo and Canyon, below.
OEM is the acronym for Original Equipment Manufacturer. In other words, the OEM is the automaker that made your vehicle. So, in our case, Ford OEM parts are parts that are manufactured at a Ford facility, specifically for Ford vehicles.
Vehicle parts that are not OEM are called aftermarket parts. The problem with aftermarket parts is that they are produced by third parties that have no affiliation with the OEM. How does this affect consumers? Even though many aftermarket parts will claim to be compatible with your Ford, the reality is that they’re made to work with as many makes and models as possible, so they will never truly fit any one vehicle perfectly. Not only that, but the quality standards are not up to par with Ford OEM standards, which can affect the performance and reliability of your vehicle in the long run. What’s more, an ill-fitting aftermarket part can cause damage to your vehicle’s most important systems.
The allure of aftermarket parts for many car owners near Clovis, NM is that they’re usually cheaper than OEM parts, but the value you get from OEM parts can’t be overstated. When you purchase your Ford parts from a certified dealership parts center, you can feel 100% assured that you’re getting real OEM components that were made for your Ford by Ford engineers, meaning you’ll enjoy all of these benefits:
Whether you need an oil filter, new wiper blades, or brake pads, you can find all types of Ford OEM parts for sale at Gene Messer Ford of Amarillo! Fill out a parts order form to get started and we’ll let you know if we have it in stock or will need to order it from the factory.