Start with a traceable supplier
Motorcraft directs suspected counterfeit reports to Ford’s brand-protection program. Buy from a supplier that can document the part and transaction. An attractive box or printed logo alone is not proof of authenticity.
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Preserve the evidence
Keep the invoice, seller details, packaging and part markings. Compare the current catalog application and part number before installation. If labeling or construction appears inconsistent, contact the supplier or manufacturer rather than installing it to see whether it works.
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Separate fitment from authenticity
A genuine part can still be the wrong application, and a matching number on a listing does not prove the supplied item is genuine. Resolve both questions before the old part is removed. Avoid publishing an accusation against a seller based solely on a packaging difference; legitimate packaging can change.
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