Originally Posted by
ktprtygal
What I fail to understand is why they don't authorize after-market parts. Seems to be a simple solution to their dillema. They come with their own manufacturer's warranty, so they wouldn't be liable for the part if it failed.
It amazes me how Ford has done as well as it has with mistakes like this. So, instead of finding an alternate part, it spends $3-5K on one vehicle when a $99 part could have sufficed.