Miles comparison

[HISHONOR]

2018 Limited with HD Tow Package bought new. As of today, 117,505 mostly highway miles. Only two issues: replaced leaking heater hoses (98k miles), left front wheel bearing hub (114k miles). Replaced original tires at 73k miles with Michelin Defenders. Otherwise, usual maintenance issues, brake pads, battery, etc. Feel pretty lucky and happy nothing else.

 

[NSRacer]

2018 XLT just eclipsed 100k miles. Had the stupid mirror clicking when we bought it and a few other gremlins that were resolved with a software reflash. Has had cam phasers done....twice. Once at roughly 40k and once again at roughly 80k. Heater hoses started leaking at roughly 85k. Water pump started going at 98k. Bought it as a certified use, so the only thing that was on my dime was the heater hoses. Other than that, regular stuff: oil changes, brake pads, tires, and battery (got 6 years out of the original battery!!). It's been in the shop at least once a year, but it's never left me stranded. Ford ESP has also been great as I've always gotten a rental during the work as long as we scheduled it ahead of time.

I think I'm having an a/c issue as it takes a little bit to start cooling, so it might be time to trade it. I've always been a GM guy, but I really have enjoyed owning the Expy even with the issues. It's my wife's car and her and the kids beat the crap out of it, so I'm really impressed that these are the ONLY issues I've had with it!

 

[khammer]

Well, had to return for an update just four days later.

This week, a notification popped up intermittently saying "charging system service now". The Ford pass app showed a CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT alert indicating an issue with the charging system. The battery is 1 year old and I made sure it was charged up. Attempted to drive it to auto part store to check alternator and battery system. While on the way, received a "powertrain Malfunction / reduced power" alert and the vehicle shut down. No limp mode or nothing, just dead. Was able to jump it off to get it started and drove it back to the house with NO power steering. Battery was totally drained. Towed it to local independent service shop (ford specialist) who diagnosed it as alternator failure.

110K miles and the alternator needs replaced at roughly $1700 for the bill. ESP will cover the repair, less my $100 deductible. It could always be worse! If this is the worst thing that happens to us this week we are blessed. Alternators go bad, and should be quick fix. I worried we would be chasing electrical shorts and bad harness wires/connections all over.

 

[SyndicateZ]

Dayum $1700 for a ALT replacement? What the hell is going on in this world

 

[Lucky Llama]

2019 max lt 150,000 miles. I have done cam phasers shocks wheel hubs.

 

[Hellwig]

2019 max lt 150,000 miles. I have done cam phasers shocks wheel hubs.

Almost 30k miles per year. You may like driving it for road trips?

 

[Lucky Llama]

Yep. We have been on a few road trips.