block heater
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They all have them. From 2005 on not all of them had a cord. If yours has a cord it will be tucked way up behind the passenger side tow hook. If you look in at the motor through the passenger side wheel well, you should see the block heater and cord, if the cord is there.
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In case you're blind like me, I found it easier to slide underneath and look up at the block, right side near the rear. Of course, that was how I realized the cord is no longer attached...so maybe it's easier to see from the side if the cord is actually there! 
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Since we're on the block heater subject, I read somewhere that dealers rake you over the coals for a new cord but they're available cheaper from International. Any confirmations and direct buy sources known?
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Don't know about International part number, but I did get one from my local O'Reilly's for $20.64. Item number 3600008
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International # z3500043
Find them on e-bay also. Last I had read, Ford wants $70+ for theirs.
(found the International # in the Tech-Folder)
Find them on e-bay also. Last I had read, Ford wants $70+ for theirs.
(found the International # in the Tech-Folder)
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Thanks, I'll be checking the dealer. If that's all they are that's not so horrible. What I read led me to believe the dealer was $70-80 above the international price. Now that I think about it, I think there's an International dealer not too far from me. The ones I've found on ebay or auto parts stores that list specs all seem a little light in the wattage rating. I'd rather pay $70 for one that convinces me it's not a fire waiting to happen.
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Thanks, I'll be checking the dealer. If that's all they are that's not so horrible. What I read led me to believe the dealer was $70-80 above the international price. Now that I think about it, I think there's an International dealer not too far from me. The ones I've found on ebay or auto parts stores that list specs all seem a little light in the wattage rating. I'd rather pay $70 for one that convinces me it's not a fire waiting to happen.
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