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I always keep reading/hearing about counterfeit parts being peddled on Ebay, Amazon, and elsewhere (often oil filters, but other things too), so I've always tried to buy from retail establishments when possible...
So I bought this heater control valve for a '98 Ranger 4.0L from a local O'Reilly Auto for $29.99.
The box label says "Majority content made in USA", but on the valve itself is a sticker that says "Made in Mexico", and the valve lacks any Ford or Motorcraft markings (it does have an apparent Ford pt# embossed on it that (almost) matches the # on the box label).
The "Motorcraft" font on the box also seems slightly different than what I remember (but I also know things like that can be revised over time).
The part does seem to be made decently enough, but I was looking for genuine Motorcraft...
Was I duped?
So I bought this heater control valve for a '98 Ranger 4.0L from a local O'Reilly Auto for $29.99.
The box label says "Majority content made in USA", but on the valve itself is a sticker that says "Made in Mexico", and the valve lacks any Ford or Motorcraft markings (it does have an apparent Ford pt# embossed on it that (almost) matches the # on the box label).
The "Motorcraft" font on the box also seems slightly different than what I remember (but I also know things like that can be revised over time).
The part does seem to be made decently enough, but I was looking for genuine Motorcraft...
Was I duped?