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[1942deluxe]

I run the service department in a small Ford dealership and you'd be surprised how many parts are on back order right now. Industry wide problem.

[51woodie]

The dealer needed to replace the windshield washer pump on my 2018 Ford Taurus. The pump is made in China, and covered on warranty, but none in Canada for a few weeks! I was told the same pump is used on late model F150's, but none in stock, except for a half dozen in the USA. I guess Drake, Carpenter and other EFV8 suppliers do pretty well in supplying a niche market.

[woodiewagon46]

Yes 51, it's not only a niche market, but a market with an aging customer base, with very few young people willing to "pick up the ball and run with it". I just read that Walker Radiator is closing shop. Drake and Carpenter have been the "go to" guy's for early Ford parts for years and if they close, I can't imagine who will fill the void.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by woodiewagon46

Drake and Carpenter have been the "go to" guy's for early Ford parts for years and if they close, I can't imagine who will fill the void.

This little kid and his charming bride seem to be doing a pretty damned good job of "filling the void"....as we speak! And I've never heard even ONE mention of 'them' regularly being "out of stock"!! Better yet, Michael is here on the forum helping with advice and answering questions daily. And these guys are just gettin' started GOOD! DD

[JSeery]

Second that on 3rd Gen!