BCM Ford VS. Standard Brand for replacement

[jaywish]

HI,

It seems my BCM (blower control) has quit after 32,000miles and 13 yrs.

Rock has the ford units for $66 but they also have STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS # RU572 units for $34.

My question is not about the price but which one will last longer.

Unless the ford units have been redesigned, which seems unlikely as the part #'s seem unchanged, they will likely fail again.

This Standard unit does not seem to be the "T" series which is their low line. I have had good luck with the regular standard line in the past.

So is there any knowledge as to which unit is better?

Jay

[EricGrain]

Might not be the best person to ask, but I had this done in my Crown Vic Replaced with an OEM part. My logic was the OEM part for me lasted over 10 years so I got the same again.

If you have lots of problems with the OEM one though, then go for it! Otherwise maybe just spend the $30 more for OEM

[Fastbob]

I would go with OEM also.

[stevengerard]

mine just went after 96k, 12.5 years I used OEM

[fastblackmerc]

Send me your old one and I'll repair it and send it back.

[jaywish]

Just to report back on the standard brand unit #RU572. It is indeed not a cheap "T" line product but it is... Made in China.

Are the Ford brand units at least not made in China?