I don't know that we have a "friendly" Ford dealer these days.. The former Tousley Ford up by me is now AutoNation. I've still had good dealings with their parts guys, but I haven't had the need to visit more than once or twice.
Lots of oem parts and parts dealers floating around on flea bay these days.
Hit or miss really.
Our cars are getting old obsolete as they say.
Keep em together as long as you can. Guys like Racebronco are great.