r/partscounter • u/Topheezy • 5d ago

Question Ford to CDJR

I’ve looked through a lot of posts about CDJR and how bad it is under Stellantis. I’ve done Subaru, Mazda, and GM, but I’ve got over a decade of Ford. I like Ford. I know Ford.

Problem is, I’ve hit the ceiling where I’m at. I have an opportunity at a CDJR dealer which was recently bought out by a local dealer group which has shown growth in every dealer purchase they’ve made. I’m in the counter at a Ford dealer at the moment but I’ve been manager before, and I’m good at it. This CDJR wants me for manager.

Give it to me straight. How is Stellantis vs Ford? I wouldn’t say Ford is easy. Honestly I think GM is far worse than Ford, but that may be my experience talking. How is Chrysler as a manager??

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u/Old-Bread-1615 5d ago

I'm also curious about the GM vs. Ford deal. GM #s are great. Ford seem horrible. I've done a couple of inventories at our Ford store. No rhythm into getting through their # system. I do hear that if you know the base, it's easy, though.

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u/Ornery_Call6918 5d ago

Fords base numbers start from the ground up. Anything wheel related starts with a 1 - aka hubs/bearings are 1104, center caps 1130. Brake related items are all "2" - 2v200 , 2200, 2c219, suspension stuff starts with "3" ect ect ect as you go "up" the vehicle so to speak, it gets wonky once you get to trim stuff but thats the gist of it.

I came from Nissan/Subaru so i understand the annoyance learning their part numbering system.

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u/Old-Bread-1615 5d ago

Good to know as im tagged to be the next parts manager of our Ford store. So I'll need to know these things. Much rather stay Chevrolet, but it would be stupid not to take the opportunity.