Advice for possible purchase of '18 Exped. Platinum

[aggiegrad05]

You nailed it, our current vehicle is running well and in good shape but getting on and I suspect there will be a glut in used cars coming up making our trade in value drop more than it might in normal times. Thanks for the TSB and recall reminder, I hadn't thought of that.

One of my hesitations is that it is first year new platform, we're considering waiting a bit and getting a '19. Have the '18 gremlins been satisfactorily addressed under your warranty?

I have an 18 and have had some of the gremlins. Mirror issue (fixed with a software update), 4wd hub (fixed with a quick warranty visit), and that’s it.

I am yet to learn of an issue for which we have not identified both the problem and a pretty quick solution.

 

[Dice Roll]

Florida doesn't count.

It had some weird laws lobbied thru that makes running dodgy used car businesses a breeze there.

Pretty much everything as-is, no returns, no warranties, no lemon law, you got deceived state law says lol haha too bad sooo sad.

Florida does count. That’s a place to get a great deal on a new car. Nobody said anything about buying a used car there.

 

[Dice Roll]

I think some of you guys are missing the entire point. It’s a first year model, with first year issues and lower mpg rating. We have an upside down economy right now, no reason to think that will get better anytime soon. Financing will be better on a new one. It won’t have damage. Tires on a two year old one are approaching half way on cracking since they all seem to be cracked by year 4 or 5.

just too many reasons to only get that much off.

 

[Saltwater Soul]

That seems like a great deal! The first several replies had me feeling bad. I paid significantly more for a very similar vehicle ('18 Platinum, CPO, 4WD, Heavy Tow, 21K miles) just six months ago. And it took me a long time to find exactly the configuration I wanted so I went for it. I did get them to put all brand new tires on mine.

Oh, and I haven't had a single issue yet in the 6k miles I have driven it.

 

[aggiegrad05]

lower mpg rating

What? The 2020 is actually rated for worse mpg than the 2018 or 2019 (trim dependent). And yes, I know those are pics of an Explorer on the 2020, its a glitch on the EPA website.

 

[Zad16]

I am yet to learn of an issue for which we have not identified both the problem and a pretty quick solution.

Very good to know...

 

[Deadman]

They probably tightened down the smog restrictions more for 2020! lol. idiots.

 

[Zig10]

You nailed it, our current vehicle is running well and in good shape but getting on and I suspect there will be a glut in used cars coming up making our trade in value drop more than it might in normal times. Thanks for the TSB and recall reminder, I hadn't thought of that.

One of my hesitations is that it is first year new platform, we're considering waiting a bit and getting a '19. Have the '18 gremlins been satisfactorily addressed under your warranty?

Yes. Apparently my struts aren't leaking enough to get replacements yet. That kind of sucks. Everything else was taken care of within a single day.

 

[aggiegrad05]

Yes. Apparently my struts aren't leaking enough to get replacements yet. That kind of sucks. Everything else was taken care of within a single day.

But the shock leak is not a problem that affects a vehicle with CCD. It’s only the standard suspension setup.

But I am sorry you’re affected, that sucks.

 

[Vipersinu2]

My advice is dont rush,
Start up the ford listen to the engine rev it up see if it sounds good.
Drive it.

Then stop over at Toyota and look at there big suv. Do the same start it listen and drive it.

I have always have had fords,
But the ecoboost has not showed to be a good thing,

The intercooler gets moisture and cracks spark plugs. The valves get dirty and can not be cleaned.
The cam phasers are crap.
The turbos rattle.
The vista roof rattles.
The rear gate is supposed to open with your foot if you can find a sweet spot.
The hinges on the doors squeek and are to small, and will wear out.
The rear push button seats fold down and the headrest smashes the rear tvs
The rear ac is touch screen and difficult to control when driving.
Dislike the start stop.
A/c seems not strong enough to cool cabin,