C7 AF-11450-A1 Solenoid

[Stanglover]

I went to start the old gal today and found the starter solenoid was shot and had also killed my battery. I went to my local Ford dealership as they sometimes have NOS parts in stock, but no solenoid. I was hoping for something that was NOT made in China. I was able to buy a Chinese solenoid from another parts store and installed it. At least now the car starts so I can move it out of the garage if needed.
So folks, to save me a bunch of searching, does anyone know of a supplier for solenoids that are NOT made in China, i.e. US made?
Help appreciated.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Here's an option Geoff:
"Product specifications" states "Made in USA"

Starter Solenoid for Mustang 1964-1973 https://a.co/d/3zajJBc

 

[Stanglover]

Here's an option Geoff:
"Product specifications" states "Made in USA"

Starter Solenoid for Mustang 1964-1973 https://a.co/d/3zajJBc

Thanks.
That part shows as unavailable on Amazon.ca, but I printed off the specs to look further into it.
I'm in no rush at present as the one I just bought today will get me through till next season, but I DO want to get a (hopefully) better one.

 

[midlife]

Avoid the AMK starter solenoids (made in America by the company that sells fastener kits): they have a known tendency to stick on.

 

[jpaz]

Thanks.
That part shows as unavailable on Amazon.ca, but I printed off the specs to look further into it.
I'm in no rush at present as the one I just bought today will get me through till next season, but I DO want to get a (hopefully) better one.

Hmm…. It shows available for me. Geoff, if you want one I will buy it for you and send it to you.

 

[Hemikiller]

I save any solenoid I get from a parts car, or pick them up at swap meets. More solenoids die from poor connections than the actual fault of the solenoid itself.

The Standard SS581 is made in Mexico, or the one I bought a couple years ago was.

IMO, the easiest way to get good electrical parts is to buy NOS or NORS off eBay, you just need to find the right seller. This guy looks the kind of person you want to do biz with.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3055211060...uid=XqhhXK8YTnO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[70cobrascj]

Avoid the AMK starter solenoids (made in America by the company that sells fastener kits): they have a known tendency to stick on.

Yes they do I had a brand new one stick on my 70 Cobra the first time I went to turn over the newly rebuilt motor. never again.
I use the readily available Motorcraft ones and haven’t had any problems with them.

 

[Stanglover]

Avoid the AMK starter solenoids (made in America by the company that sells fastener kits): they have a known tendency to stick on.

Good info, thank you.

 

[Stanglover]

Yes they do I had a brand new one stick on my 70 Cobra the first time I went to turn over the newly rebuilt motor. never again.
I use the readily available Motorcraft ones and haven’t had any problems with them.

I was hoping for a Motorcraft one from my local Ford dealership. I can check other Ford dealers near me. They might be readily available in the US, but not in Canada.
Unfortunately buying in the US and shipping it here will make it expensive.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[70cobrascj]

I was hoping for a Motorcraft one from my local Ford dealership. I can check other Ford dealers near me. They might be readily available in the US, but not in Canada.
Unfortunately buying in the US and shipping it here will make it expensive.
Thanks for the reply.

I just checked AutoZone and Rockauto neither one has the Motorcraft ones anymore but plenty of them on eBay thou.

 

[Stanglover]

I save any solenoid I get from a parts car, or pick them up at swap meets. More solenoids die from poor connections than the actual fault of the solenoid itself.

The Standard SS581 is made in Mexico, or the one I bought a couple years ago was.

IMO, the easiest way to get good electrical parts is to buy NOS or NORS off eBay, you just need to find the right seller. This guy looks the kind of person you want to do biz with.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3055211060...uid=XqhhXK8YTnO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thanks. Again the issue is shipping. Ebay International shipping is more than the cost as well as I have to consider exchange at 40%.
I used to have a drop ship box in Michigan, but since the ferry across the river closed, that has gone by the wayside.
However, if I have to I will consider this option. Thank you.

 

[Stanglover]

I just checked AutoZone and Rockauto neither one has the Motorcraft ones anymore but plenty of them on eBay thou.

Thanks again. Good info, but see my reply to Hemikller.
We're getting screwed here in Canada with shipping and exchange rates killing us.

 

[Stanglover]

Hmm…. It shows available for me. Geoff, if you want one I will buy it for you and send it to you.

Thanks John, I'll let you know if I choose that option.

 

[Stanglover]

Thanks again for all the replies. I appreciate the help.
If I want a good quality solenoid, I'll likely have to suck it up and pay the ridiculous extra costs, but like everyone, less expensive is always the hope.

 

[73pony]

Not sure how shipping etc works with Summit Racing but they stock the Motorcraft one. Current Motorcraft number is SW7663. Maybe also check your ford dealer for that part number? It sucks our friends north of the border have to deal with this. I checked around and just about every parts house in town stocks it.

 

[Stanglover]

Not sure how shipping etc works with Summit Racing but they stock the Motorcraft one. Current Motorcraft number is SW7663. Maybe also check your ford dealer for that part number? It sucks our friends north of the border have to deal with this. I checked around and just about every parts house in town stocks it.

Thank you. I'll check that number and see what shakes out.
I still wonder though, is it US made??

 

[Stanglover]

Interesting information;
SW7663 is D2AF-11450-AA and is more available under that number IF you don't care about correct part numbers.
There are a few Canadian distributors, but again, pricy due to exchange and shipping.
At least this gives us a different part number.
Believe it or not, I found a listing for this part in Home Depot, but again US. It was a bit cheaper too!! Rock Auto list this number as well.

 

[Stanglover]

To conclude this post, thanks to everyone who has chipped in.
With more info, I/we now know the Motorcraft solenoid is available, but I still have to wonder, is it US made?? It really is a shame that so much 'stuff' we buy hoping it is at least North American made, is actually made elsewhere.
Geoff.

 

[Bill Perkins]

I save any solenoid I get from a parts car, or pick them up at swap meets. More solenoids die from poor connections than the actual fault of the solenoid itself.

The Standard SS581 is made in Mexico, or the one I bought a couple years ago was.

IMO, the easiest way to get good electrical parts is to buy NOS or NORS off eBay, you just need to find the right seller. This guy looks the kind of person you want to do biz with.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3055211060...uid=XqhhXK8YTnO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Check with Green Sales and other Mustang/Ford Parts Distributors in the USA

 

[darb_123]

When I was a young working college student and had very limited funds, if I had a failed solenoid, I first drilled out the four rivets holding it together and inspected the contacts to determine why it failed. I found that MOST failures were corroded contacts that could be repaired with sandpaper or light filing. Then using either a pop riveter or four small bolts with nuts I was back on the road. The only solenoids I had to replace were those that the spring contacts had burned in two. You may want to inspect the failed unit if you have not already trashed it. It may be repairable.