{"id":7432,"date":"2022-05-16T19:12:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T19:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=7432"},"modified":"2024-03-11T22:07:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T22:07:45","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-buying-ford-parts-and-motorcraft-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-buying-ford-parts-and-motorcraft-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the difference between buying Ford Parts and Motorcraft Parts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Best Ford vehicle parts available near Edmonton, AB<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you peruse our online parts and accessories shop<\/a>, you\u2019ll find that we have Ford Genuine Parts as well as Motorcraft vehicle parts for sale. Below, we\u2019ll compare these two options to help you understand the difference. You can get parts replaced on your Ford here at Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What type of car parts does Motorcraft make?<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Motorcraft makes both Ford OEM parts and aftermarket parts. OEM parts (Original Equipment Manufacturer parts) are the same parts found in a new Ford vehicle. Aftermarket parts are not made by Ford but are designed to be compatible with Ford vehicles. Motorcraft can make both because it is a division of Ford Motor Company.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What type of car parts does Ford Genuine Parts make?<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ford Genuine Parts makes exclusively OEM parts. That\u2019s what the \u201cGenuine\u201d part of \u201cFord Genuine Parts\u201d means. These parts are exact replicas of the ones that your new Ford vehicle comes with. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ford Genuine Parts vs Motorcraft parts<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The difference between Ford Genuine Parts and Motorcraft is that Motorcraft also makes aftermarket parts, while Ford Genuine Parts does not. This means that Motorcraft parts come in a wider variety. It also means that if you\u2019re looking for genuine OEM parts, you\u2019re always safe with Ford Genuine Parts, and you may have to double-check when you buy from our Motorcraft selection. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Should you buy Ford Genuine Parts or Motorcraft parts for your car?<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So far, we\u2019ve discussed the main difference between Ford Genuine Parts and Motorcraft, but it probably hasn\u2019t helped you choose between them. Since they are similar, you might be able to use either in most cases. Here are three things to consider when you\u2019re making a choice.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n