Honestly, I am not sure if its an OEM item, the description & picture at Amazon says it is but the box it came in does not have the Ford logo, just the word "Ford". I was suspicious when I called the Ford dealer and was told that they are selling it for $275 but this "genuine OEM" is on Amazon for $50??? They offer 100% money back guarantee but I think I will just keep it because its better than the 1st one I bought which had the picture flipped up-side-down. (I cannot return that 1st one because I inadvertently threw out the packaging!!) I tried to include some pics but can't figure out how to..