I am curious ............ why do you think so many of us say OEM sensors only? Do you think we are getting paid to say that, or that we don't know the value of money? TBH, over the many years I have been doing this, I have had both "thrown at me".

I am truly not trying to be confrontational or argumentative. It is a question that should be asked. If this $130 sensor was something worth buying, then it SHOULD have quite a bit of feedback saying so. I would love to see the links.

The real question for you is just how much feedback do you need to take a chance on that sensor, especially for a savings of $15 (or $40 if you throw in $25 in shipping)?

2008-2010 Ford E-350 Super Duty Pressure Sensor 4C3Z-9F838-B | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

2008-2010 Ford E-350 Super Duty part # 4C3Z-9F838-B - Pressure Sensor

parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com

Add another $45 or so for an OEM pigtail:

Wire Assembly AU2Z-14S411-LB | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

AU2Z-14S411-LB - Wire Assembly

parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com

A quickly found thread on a Zibbix ICP:

https://www.powerstroke.org/threads/beware-of-cheap-icp-sensors.1320506/

 

If you want it to last, don't go cheap.

 

What is crazy is that many new forum folks show up quoting crazy OEM prices (like this thread). They should be asking where to get the best OEM prices, or do a few searches.

Anyway - the Zibbix sensors just might be quality sensors, who knows. We do know that Ford's quality on parts is showing evidence of going the wrong direction. Not enough for me to jump ship yet, but who knows down the road .......

There just isn't enough feedback on these Zibbix sensors, and a forum post that might get a couple of people saying they are using them isn't going to make the decision any more or less of a guess/chance.

The criteria of quality though SHOULD BE "reliable service for AT LEAST 5+ years", or maybe even 10.

 

Yes bought one for $99 , seems to be alot better made , but I think my IPR is a fake off ebay , Did OE engine harness from ford dealer and valve cover with harness , then IPR runs horrible at higher rpms now , so stay away from ebay **** labled motorcraft.

 

Something to think about is consistency if less expensive parts.
let's say the design criteria meets all OE spec but the QC is pretty wide. That means you might get a good one, you might not.
Those with positive reviews might get good ones, you may...or may not.
I'll play the middle and say if it's all you can afford and you have to get to work tomorrow than do what you have too. I don't judge, I've been there so many times.
I'd trust OE first, best brand from local parts store or reputable company from Rock Auto over Amazon or EBay.
Do what you have too and keep in mind cheap sensors are at best, not your friend.
That goes for literally any make and model.

 

Yeah put my old ford IPR back in and its runs well, was just changing things because it has 454k on her and is a new purchase , just not going to buy off ebay for this truck.

 

I don't disagree with anyone on the OEM only statement, what I do disagree with is that OEM ONLY doesn't guarantee a perfect part. I have doubt that any of you could tell me that you have NEVER had a faulty OEM part out of the box. It sucks being the consumer dealing with that, the only advantage I and the majority of everyone else on here has is at least we don't also have to eat the labor as well. A reputable and knowledgeable friend of mine told me that most of the aftermarket parts come from the same factories in Asia and based on the QC scores they are given are sent to different distribution points and priced accordingly.

I don't know if that is true or not but it kinda makes since, the best ones are sent to the more reputable sources and they charge more for them.

 

Long term members want to provide the most reliable advice and the most cost effective advice. None of us want to be the reason for a no-start on a family vacation in some "tucked away" location. Also, we have seen MANY more out-of-the-box failures with aftermarket sensors and actuators. We are in the loop enough that if/when OEM parts start to have more than their share of failures, then our recommendations will change accordingly.

No one has ever called anything a perfect part (and certainly no perfect forum members!). BUT, we KNOW, there are a lot of counterfeit parts being sold, and a lot of cheaply made ones. New ones come on the market frequently, some at cheap prices. They need to be "proven" before being recommended. And for the record, there are a LOT of aftermarket parts that come highly recommended, based on their proven merit. We have seen many weak OEM parts over the years, and called them out for it as well.

No doubt a percentage of the lessor quality aftermarket parts do well enough to stay in business. Forum advice is never perfect either. It is all about "best probability" - seeing how we offer no warranties, we don't have a huge stake in the game .....just reputation.

Anyway, it is an old thread.

 

Most of my friends (coworkers) are Dodge and Kenworth fans, it nice to have a place to talk to others about Ford Powerstroke's.

Thanks for that.

 

Unfortunately, there are only a few active forums for 6.0's left, but this is a good one. A broad range of experience and a seasoned Tech or two to keep us in check.