Curbed in ice - damaged track rod

[PaddyWhack]

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 

[JSMarsden]

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!) 

[dave_k]

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.

[PaddyWhack]

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