2001 Bullitt Owner needs help

[cds4u2buy]

Hi anyone that may be able to help me. I have the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and needs some help finding a part that is obsolete. Ford can't find it. The part number is 1R3Z-18472-BA. Its a T piece on a hose for I believe the intake manifold. I could be wrong though. Any information on this hose would be great. I am buying a 2011 GT when the finish building it and my dad wants to drive the Bullitt so I would really like to be able to give it to him. thanks for your help in advance.
Mike

 

['66 coupe]

If it's specific to the Bullitt intake, try asking some of the '01 guys at Welcome to the Home of the "Bullittheads"

Not sure how much help you'll get for a new edge car here in the S197 forums.

 

[stanmckinney]

That car is not very old. I thought manufacturers had to make parts available for a specific number of years?

 

[bullitt 736]

The part is obsolete. You can pick one up from the "Help" row of items at your local autoparts if the have one.

 

[stanmckinney]

How long must manufacturers make parts available? I am certain there is a requirement.

 

[Dark04GT]

Take a picture of the part if you have it and it is broken. Most auto parts stores should be able to replace it. If not it should be a easy fix if it is a T piece for a hose. Just head to an auto zone, show the guy what you're missing and get something aftermarket that is comparable.

 

[bdcardinal]

How long must manufacturers make parts available? I am certain there is a requirement.

Just throughout the warranty period. After that availability is based upon demand. There is no seven or ten year rule.