Is 70k+ miles too many?
11-19-2018, 09:04 PM
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when the 2015 has a large % more complaints than 2014, I would say that's an indicator.
Feel free to research more.
Just sayin'
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/F-150/2015/
Feel free to research more.
Just sayin'
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/F-150/2015/
11-19-2018, 09:31 PM
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I bought a 2015 XLT 4x4 screw 5.0L with 65k miles on it. Truck is like brand new, well cared for, was a fleet vehicle for an oil & gas company. Had mostly highway miles checking gas & oil wells in eastern CO. It had everything I wanted to tow my camper & the color inside and out. Paid $25,622 plus taxes last May. Great truck! Would do it again tomorrow.
Good luck finding your truck.
Good luck finding your truck.
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11-20-2018, 02:23 AM
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I just picked up a cherry 2013 XLT max tow Screw 60K miles $24000
11-20-2018, 05:10 AM
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@velosprints Mileage is one thing but buying one that fits your "needs" is important too. What are they: Tow, Haul, Off Road, Need 4X4?
I had a 2015, and traded up to the 2018 for mostly creature comforts (passenger's seat, dual zone control HVAC, Adaptive Cruise). There was nothing wrong with the 2015 but traveling with a comfortable passenger has made for a more quiet drive.
I had a 2015, and traded up to the 2018 for mostly creature comforts (passenger's seat, dual zone control HVAC, Adaptive Cruise). There was nothing wrong with the 2015 but traveling with a comfortable passenger has made for a more quiet drive.
11-20-2018, 06:56 AM
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@velosprints Mileage is one thing but buying one that fits your "needs" is important too. What are they: Tow, Haul, Off Road, Need 4X4?
I had a 2015, and traded up to the 2018 for mostly creature comforts (passenger's seat, dual zone control HVAC, Adaptive Cruise). There was nothing wrong with the 2015 but traveling with a comfortable passenger has made for a more quiet drive.
I had a 2015, and traded up to the 2018 for mostly creature comforts (passenger's seat, dual zone control HVAC, Adaptive Cruise). There was nothing wrong with the 2015 but traveling with a comfortable passenger has made for a more quiet drive.
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D_D_in_KY (11-20-2018)
11-20-2018, 08:21 AM
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when the 2015 has a large % more complaints than 2014, I would say that's an indicator.
Feel free to research more.
Just sayin'
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/F-150/2015/
Feel free to research more.
Just sayin'
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/F-150/2015/
The next complaint was for seat cooling issues. Yeah, I think that one got a lot of publicity. However, what % of trucks even had that option? I'm sure very few trucks, overall, were affected by that issue.
Move over to '13: Number one complaint was Engine>Shudder and Loss of power. That's a real problem. Next was brakes>Rotors need replaced. Not sure if that was initial, crappy quality, or just general maintenance and people are complaining about nothing. Then brakes> brake failure. I'd say that's a real problem too.
I guess what I'm getting at is that one has to dive into the details to form an educated opinion on what are the real issues at hand. Based on what I found above, I'd gladly take a '15 over a '13 just from that standpoint. Not to mention the added fuel mileage/lighter weight of the aluminum body. Added to that, I have experience with one first year model build, an 2001 Escape. Mind you, this wasn't just a new platform of an existing vehicle, but a brand new vehicle to Ford. I beat the living crap out of that car for over 100,000 miles and now my younger cousin is doing the same. I believe it's got over 160,000 miles and it has not had one major issue. So, I just don't agree when I hear of the "stay away from first year models".
11-20-2018, 06:58 PM
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I just bought a 2015 Ford F-150 with 72k miles for a little over 30k. I did have a bad coils and spark plug issues but I love the truck and now it drives great and puts a huge smile on my face.
I personally love the look of the 2015 and newer fords. I know they say not to buy trucks when they make changes that first year but oh well. I feel they all can have some problems at some point. I mean no disrespect but I probably would have went with a different brand had I picked below year 2015.
Good luck and I hope you find what your looking for.
I personally love the look of the 2015 and newer fords. I know they say not to buy trucks when they make changes that first year but oh well. I feel they all can have some problems at some point. I mean no disrespect but I probably would have went with a different brand had I picked below year 2015.
Good luck and I hope you find what your looking for.
11-20-2018, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrinT04
highway miles are easier on a truck than city miles. 70k highway miles is nothing it is still like new. also maitnance is a key factor to. even with that many miles your not going to find a fancy one( lariat and up) 2015 and newer for under 30k i just dont see that happening. you would likely find a slightly older model for under 70k miles fo 30k say like a '13 or '14