buyiing a used sho

[boogeyman]

after about 2 years being out of a sho the bug has bitten and i cant deny the practicality of a sho and the performance to keep me happy lol
looking at a 2010 sho 420a pretty much loaded car it has 82k on the clock and they are offering a 30 day warranty on the car as well as the ability to get a extended warranty as well
what should i be looking for when i go drive the car ? obvious squeeks and rattles i know but any other driveline things that i may notice or specific procedures to go thru to make sure all is well

 

[SHOdded]

I'd go through the TSB list, to be honest, to get an idea of possible issues. Sources abound on the internet, and you can also go here: http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=496 Peeling chrome on tail lights is a common issue. Solved by plastidipping/painting, replacement & washing VERY gingerly, or replacement with lower trim level non-chrome tail lights.

Make sure the fluids look good and that it drives well in your test drive (should include some hard runs & cornering).

Check to see if the knock sensor wires are chafing/rubbing. That can cause loss of power. PCM programming should be up-to-date.

In addition, may be a good idea to have an independent mechanic get underneath the car and check out the suspension. A few higher mileage SHOs have had their shock/strut components wear out/leak.

Finally, get ready to change out the spark plugs (could have cracked insulators or just be worn out), and the PTU oil (could be sludged up).

 

[integrity6987]

I hope it is a clean one for you. Mine now has 84K and I am AMAZED there are no squeaks or rattles. Traded up from a 2004 vue redline. Have had it one year - was CPO and I put 20K on it. I got a deal so also bought the extended warranty to 120K.

I got service history from my dealer. Mine had front wheel bearings replaced once at 50K and the dealer replaced spark plugs At 60K.

I'm very happy with it - and will be plasticoating my tail light chrome this weekend weather permitting.

Good luck. There is one just like mine with 49K for $20K at a local dealer.

 

[boogeyman]

yea they are hard to find around here for under 20k im a 15yr mechanic so im pretty good about listening for issues and problems and being able to feel if something isnt quite right in a car pretty fast, i was planning on requesting a car fax and any service history that could be dug up on the car before a deal was made anyhow to make sure all proper maintenance has been done

 

[markathome]

If your looking at a 2010, the later builds of that MY are identified by having a trunk pull down strap and the drive lettered indicator to the left of the shift handle is a matte finish instead of high polish. In addition to these easily visible changes, there were several mid-year ongoing changes that Ford made, some were issued as TSB's.
I personally wouldn't get one of the early builds, but, you might be fine.