Hey guys - I've found a '16 XLT Sport with FX4 package, Screw, 3.5EB. It has 21k miles on it. What are some things I should check over when I go see the truck? Anything in particular other than what you'd normally check over on a used vehicle? It's stock with the exception of tinted windows. I ran the VIN on a site I found here so I got a basic "build sheet" on it. Are there any particular items to watch out for? A forum member on another site ran it through the Ford "system" and didn't see any warranty claims, and saw that it had the door latch shields recall done.

 

Are you buying from a private owner or from a dealership?

Dealership should have all the info needed & a copy of the carfax report.

 

It's at a dealership about an hour away.

 

There was a bad run of 2.7 EB in that year but other than that I can't think of anything out of the ordinary.

 

As I said, inspect it thoroughly and ask for a carfax report...

Since your car is under the 3y/36k mark (basic warranty still active), you can purchase a ford ESP for really cheap on internet (check out flood, zeigler, etc.).

You have until the very last day of basic warranty coverage to buy one. After a few months in the truck, you'll have a feeling if you need one or not

When I buy used, I always get one.

 

Good idea on the Carfax, seems like the listing mentioned it so I'll definitely ask for it. Not that I have any concerns, but the ESP might not be bad idea.

 

I think the biggest thing I look for on anything used is modifications. If it's been lifted/lowered, or has something other than OEM (grille, headlights, tails, wheels/tires, etc) If so, be sure to look the mod over real close to be sure it was done correctly and no one cut any corners (or crash bars) Also wouldn't be a bad idea to request an alignment be done if there has been any mods.

Be sure to give it a good test drive as well. Try a mix of city/highway driving preferably on a familiar to you road. And it wouldn't hurt to check the engine oil before and after...just in case.

 

 

Are you planning on getting a Ford ESP joe? I recently bought a used 2016 F150, it came with some modifications (front had been leveled, front bumper and light bar, head lights/tail lights) so I'm thinking about getting one before 36k miles. I suppose I should probably investigate how those modifications might effect the warranty though.

 

No, not planning on any sort of extended warranty.