Part stores parts should be just as good as ford parts, I got a turn signal switch from autozone and it was EXACTLY the same as the stock part, which isn't the great of a part though, so I guess they both suck.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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