Bill Colwell Ford's Parts department maintains a comprehensive inventory of high quality genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and accessories. Our highly knowledgeable staff of three is here to answer any questions you may have. If we don't carry a part you need, we can always order it for you and receive most within a day.

Parts Team

Why use OEM parts instead of aftermarket parts on your Ford?

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, which means that every single Ford OEM part that you buy is guaranteed to be made by the same folks who built your car. Aftermarket Parts are manufactured by third party companies. These companies don't necessarily work on just one brand, so you can see a difference in specifications and quality.

Here are some reasons why you'd want to get OEM parts:

1. Quality

An important reason to always use OEM parts is that you know they will properly fit. Many aftermarket parts manufacturers develop parts that are designed to fit on multiple models of vehicles for ease of production. This often leads to poorly fitting parts that require some manipulation to get them to bolt on. Original Ford-manufactured products will always be made to fit your particular Ford vehicle.

2. Warranty & Support

Installation of a non-OEM part could void existing warranties. If your engine fails because someone changed a part that doesn't match the manufacturer's specifications, you may be on the hook for your repair costs. Plus, OEM parts themselves most likely have a better guarantee than those from aftermarket suppliers.

3. Durability

A car part is a car part, right? Except you have no idea what's in the material. The OEM can spend years formulating recipes for construction and coatings that resist corrosion and contribute to increased safety standards and wearability. Is that great deal online made of the same stuff? It's hard to know. You may save money up front but lose it later when the part doesn't hold up.

4. Selection

Having access to countless sources for auto parts can be overwhelming when trying to decide which part to choose. Working with our Ford parts department, however, means you'll get exactly what you need without any guesswork.

Have a specific part you are looking for? Fill out the form below and one of our Parts Professionals will reach out to help you find the exact part your vehicles needs.