Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Looking for part

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 3
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 3 template Next
  • #1

    Looking for part

    Just received this request for a part. Anyone out there that can locate one, just give me a hollar and I can put you in touch with the shop.

    I am praying that you can help me. I am a repair shop in New York trying desprately to find a Rear Electric Module for a 2003 T Bird ... The part# is 3w6t13b524aa. This module is located under the rear cover behind the seats. This part is on an undetermined back order from Ford. Salvage yards can't even come up with a used part. This car has been in our shop since July 17, 2010. Any guidance you can give will be appreciated.
    Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
    ......

    Porthole Authority


    .
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Re: Looking for part

    Would something from a Lincoln LS work?
    Life without passion is no life at all.
    Sean Combs

    Comment

    • #3
      Re: Looking for part

      I don't think so. This is the computer that controls the soft top and hardtop electronics and lights and trunk release on the Thunderbird.
      Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
      ......

      Porthole Authority


      .

      Comment

      • #4
        Re: Looking for part

        It is scary when the lack of part for a 2003 car has kept it out of service for 90 days. I thought the manufacturers were supposed to support discontinued models with parts for 10 years. Am I right or wrong?
        sigpic
        2010 Jaguar XK coupe
        1995 Lexus SC300 (aka Toyota Soarer)
        1985 Honda Nighhawk "S"
        2013 Lexus RX350 - wife's
        2013 Mercedes E-350 coupe


        Comment

        • #5
          Re: Looking for part

          I think their only obligation is for safety related parts on a working car and even that is iffy. hmm - lights not working? that would be safety related. Don't know anything about the circumstances on this car other than that email.

          Ford probably needs a minimum number of requests before they'll have a part remade.
          Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
          ......

          Porthole Authority


          .

          Comment

          • #6
            Re: Looking for part

            The early-on information about the current retroBirds was that they were to be mechanical twins of the LS.....I guess that doesn't apply to electronics.

            Pretty sad that our autos can be sidelined by a lack of parts because insufficient spares have been created. I guess that's part of the price of owning a relatively limited production machine.

            Comment

            • #7
              Re: Looking for part

              In the end that is part of the reasoning behind the eventual mega price appreciation of the car. People (soon) will start buying "parts cars". A few years ago, I was going to buy an Allante as a toy. But they were already in parts distress.......
              sigpic
              Invoice $38,457 - Sold new 9/15/2003
              One of twenty two built like this
              She was a good one. Sold 12/30/2014.
              Replaced with 2013 Infiniti G37 Coupe.
              A lot better car and even more exclusive, but doesn't have the Cachet the Thunderbird had. Adios, mi Amigo.

              Comment

              • #8
                Re: Looking for part

                Wait until they see the price. I had mine replaced in the Spring of this year. The only symptom was that the passenger side power door lock didn't work. That module alone was $625 from Ford. I also needed a new lock actuator. Total was over $800 for a door lock! Since this has been my only problem, I can't complain too much.

                Comment

                • #9
                  Re: Looking for part

                  I wonder if Ford supplies their own dealer service departments with parts first.

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Re: Looking for part

                    It is intersting to note since I own both classic and retro birds that the classics have an abundants of parts available from numerous vendors and when comparing to the retro birds inexpensive parts at that. I can repair or replace 95% of the classic bird parts/systems; however, the retro it not so. IMHO it just a matter of time before some retro vendors start up a business to support our needs.
                    Last edited by Bill Brown; Oct 18, 2010, 06:40 AM.
                    T-Bird Obsessive Compulsive (TOC)
                    2002 Blue/Full Accent Blue/Blue/White
                    1956 Black/Red and White/White
                    1955 T-bird Blue/Blue and White/White

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Re: Looking for part

                      ...No luck in Canada....to order through a dealer would be a vendor referral...which may take forever or at least until the vendor descides to manufacture a batch...if the vendor is still in business....Vendor parts supply has been in turmoil since the collapse of the auto industry....I was quoted $549.00 to $587.00 cdn. for this phantom part by the way....

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Re: Looking for part

                        according to my Dealer here in Norfolk Va. as of today they are due to come off back order Nov. 8, they have two on order and will be priced at $610.04
                        _______________________________________
                        TBN Badge and Lots of "TLC"

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Re: Looking for part

                          Bill, I agree. As time goes by the aftermarket people will get into this as demand will be there. I'm not too worred about it right now.
                          They are Here. Scotty, beam me up!
                          IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
                          Visit the TBN Store

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            Re: Looking for part

                            I wonder if that part would be covered under a Premium Care Ford Warranty? Leroy

                            \ \ \ \ \____________________________________

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              Re: Looking for part

                              Originally posted by 007Cruiser View Post
                              I wonder if Ford supplies their own dealer service departments with parts first.
                              I bet you are right on this.
                              sigpic
                              2010 Jaguar XK coupe
                              1995 Lexus SC300 (aka Toyota Soarer)
                              1985 Honda Nighhawk "S"
                              2013 Lexus RX350 - wife's
                              2013 Mercedes E-350 coupe


                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 3 template Next
                              Working...
                              X