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Curbed in ice - damaged track rod

PaddyWhack
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Just need some advice,

I lost control in ice on saturday and curbed the passenger front wheel. Bent a track rod/ steering arm end? (think thats what he said). had a new one fitted (£50 fitted). it's a non genuine ford part but does this really matter? Also, is the track rod end for the ST a special one for that car or is the same used on all MK7 fiestas? 

 

Cheers 

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    5 minutes ago, PaddyWhack said:

    Just need some advice,

    I lost control in ice on saturday and curbed the passenger front wheel. Bent a track rod/ steering arm end? (think thats what he said). had a new one fitted (£50 fitted). it's a non genuine ford part but does this really matter? Also, is the track rod end for the ST a special one for that car or is the same used on all MK7 fiestas? 

     

    Cheers 

    If its not a genuine ford part, doesn't it VOID warranty? (Depending if its within warranty still!) 

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    As a rule of thumb aftermarket parts are generally a lot cheaper for a reason. Although countering that argument would be the over-inflated main dealer prices for some genuine parts. I've found ford parts uk online to be the best of both worlds.

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    Cheers guys, had the part fitted and tracking sorted and it drives perfect again. Need some new rubber now. 

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