Vette10R

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I might go look at a 2013 limited ecoboost with 89,000 miles from a used car dealership. I'm a little concerned about the miles but the truck appears to be mint inside and out and the price seems right.


With my luck it will turn out to be a to good to be true truck anyways so I figured I would ask you guys on some advice for looking this truck over. I've never owned an F150 or an ecoboost motor so its all new to me.


What should I be looking for under the hood and under the truck, what should I be listening for? Any help is greatly appreciated, if I buy this truck it will be an as-is deal so any future issues are then my problem! Lol


Thanks guys

Tothemax

Look for leaks. Start the truck up and listen for a quick rattle. Listen for any other odd noises. Engage 4wd and see if any noises come up.

I would also ask for a complete history. Get the service history if you can. Maybe call the dealership with the vin.

Vette10R

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Thanks for the reply Tothemax. Well I got there and the truck looked nice, took it for a test drive and it felt a little off to me. It wasn't nice and refined like you would expect a Limited to be, when going straight the wheel was a little off and there was a vibration between 55-70 mph. I told the guy I wanted to see the carfax and sure enough it was in a wreck

Oh well I will just keep looking, I actually found a 2013 Lariat 3.5 ecoboost supercrew 502a for a pretty good price that I am going to set up a test drive. Hopefully this one turns out to be a good truck and I can bring her home!

Vette10R

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Well I'm the proud new owner of a 2014 Limited!! Truck is showroom mint for its age inside and out. I cant wait to get a few things done to her.

BrewRifle

Congrats. Post some photos of the beauty.

Vette10R

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dannytexas

Very nice, looks like your patience paid off... smart man

Bravo3eco

First things you want to do are install new sp534 spark plugs gapped to .030, then drill the 1/16" weep hole in the intercooler. This will make your truck misfire proof.

Vette10R

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Good to know thanks I will look into this right away.

AttyVette

Beautiful truck! We bought a used truck too and ours is a 2012 F150 platinum model. Congratulations on your new truck and welcome to the forum!