A 2016 F150 5.0 v8 6-speed 4x4 with 83k miles that is priced for $26,500 (Equip. group 302a luxury package) has caught my attention. This truck has only had one owner and a spotless Carfax. The only problem is that I can’t test drive it because it needs to be sent to me. Though there is a time after delivery where I may receive a complete refund.
What problems can I check for right now, prior to delivery, and is this engine dependable? I’ll be using it for daily travel, as I go on the highway for around 100 miles every day.
The truck I purchased last year had around 150,000 miles on it. After I acquired it, I changed the water pump and performed the whole service. The previous year has seen it be incredibly dependable.
Regarding purchasing a car and having it sent, I had a terrible experience. If I had it to do again, I would urge the vendor to photograph the car from every aspect while it is outside in the brilliant sunshine. Many of them. The guy from whom I purchased my mini managed to conceal some significant damage with staged photography.
My 2015 5.0, 6R80 has the same powerplant as the one you are considering. There are a few typical coolant connections that can leak and water pumps that frequently break.
Nevertheless, I believe that this engine combination is the most dependable of any new aluminium 15+ F150 to date.
In the city, I got 16 mpg on average and 19 mpg on the interstate.
One of the most durable and dependable combinations ever offered on the market is the v8 combined with the 6 speed from that year. Having saying that, the coyote is an extremely thirsty animal, so plan on getting 15 mpg on average.
Take the truck to a reliable technician for a checkup if you’re worried about its condition and want to determine whether it’s worth keeping.