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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 04-Apr-02 AT 08:31 PM (EST)]i found out that my truck needs a new starter safety switch in order for it to start but Ford discontinued the part, why would they discontinue a part for such a widley used tranny (C6), my truck isnt even that old, its an '87. it wouldnt really make me that mad but i just got my truck back from getting the tranny rebuilt so i could once again trust driving it and now i cant even get it started without jumping the solenoid. i wouldnt of even had to pay for it, i was getting it all done for my b-day present. ahhh
 
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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why discontinued???

Are you sure that it isn't available in the aftermarket? Maybe they changed the switch so that the number you're looking for is obsolete but replaced by another?

I wouldn't give up too fast.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 08:01 PM
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why discontinued???

Check out the junkyard/wreckers they might what yourlooking for.


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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 09:31 PM
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why would Ford discontinue a part like that, ive found that they have discontinued a bunch of parts that i have needed such as special parts for brakes, a thermostat housing, etc.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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why discontinued???

After a truck is a certin age old all of the manufactureing of that part gets shipped to Mexico and sold at NAPA
 
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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why discontinued???

Automakers are only required to make part 10 years after production.They want you to buy a new truck,not parts. Brian
 
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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wow that does make since but still...... hah i cant beleive it, i have the worst luck with stuff like that, i was looking forward to being able to drive it without problems. ooohhhh man cant wait till its fixed for good.
untill i brake it wheelin:-)
 
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 09:42 PM
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Hey Orange .
Have a look here.

http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/

http://www.greensalescompany.com/

http://www.motorcraft.com/default.asp


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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 09:50 PM
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thanks a bunch Dennis, you seem to be full of web addresses with all the right answers
 
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