I don't know how many of you have had issues getting parts here and there but it has happened to me a few times with the Crown Vic.
Recently I stumbled upon a video on YouTube describing a brittle hose that's part of the emission system if I remember right. Anyways, the guy was discussing how it can affect your fuel economy etc and I thought well it's a $22 part so why not?
Then of course I tried to get one about 6 months ago both companies I tried sent responses back that it's on national back order. Then I called my local dealer about a week ago and of course they said no and I asked him if he could look it up for me in other dealers inventories. There was literally two of these hoses in the entire country, and no aftermarket equivalents that I could find. He told me I probably shouldn't bother because they won't let it go. However I did not let that deter me and I called a small dealership in Arkansas and he sold it to me!
Paid the $22 plus more than I would like for shipping but I consider it a win. Just sharing and a good reminder to look at other avenues and ask around if you can't find what you're looking for
Recently I stumbled upon a video on YouTube describing a brittle hose that's part of the emission system if I remember right. Anyways, the guy was discussing how it can affect your fuel economy etc and I thought well it's a $22 part so why not?
Then of course I tried to get one about 6 months ago both companies I tried sent responses back that it's on national back order. Then I called my local dealer about a week ago and of course they said no and I asked him if he could look it up for me in other dealers inventories. There was literally two of these hoses in the entire country, and no aftermarket equivalents that I could find. He told me I probably shouldn't bother because they won't let it go. However I did not let that deter me and I called a small dealership in Arkansas and he sold it to me!
Paid the $22 plus more than I would like for shipping but I consider it a win. Just sharing and a good reminder to look at other avenues and ask around if you can't find what you're looking for
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