what do you guys think

[johnnyrauder]

https://www.mamotors.com/2013-Ford-...ens-Connecticut-Suffolk/used_car/eE0ktFZyAaE= its a one owner no accdts. but 79k

 

[laurin1]

Price is not bad. Not a Performance Package, if you care about that, but looks in good shape. I traded mine in about 6 weeks ago with 82K miles and got $12500.

 

[johnnyrauder]

what sort of maintanace is due at that milage?

 

[Lostneye]

Looks clean enough and newer set of good tires for the price. I would do all the fluids at the mileage without a history that it was done. Maybe see if you can run the VIN through a Ford dealer for maintainance records.

Are you local? I work not to far from there.

 

[johnnyrauder]

im in holbrook. good idea bout the vin. tires look new are the oem?

 

[Lostneye]

No PP came with Goodyear F1 Supercar summer tires and I believe non PP cars came with Michelin All seasons

 

[Johnbigdog]

Price is not bad. Not a Performance Package, if you care about that, but looks in good shape. I traded mine in about 6 weeks ago with 82K miles and got $12500.

You can create a ford owners account and view a PDF of the owner's manual.

 

[johnnyrauder]

called ford with the vin. they didnt have mant. records,but all the recalls wre done. https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=BDW_0&vin=1FAHP2KT8DG144111 dont see any oil changes but im not sure how accurate these thins are

 

[johnnyrauder]

Looks clean enough and newer set of good tires for the price. I would do all the fluids at the mileage without a history that it was done. Maybe see if you can run the VIN through a Ford dealer for maintainance records.

Are you local? I work not to far from there.

tranny fluid and rear too?

 

[Jeff2017]

15k seems a little high for the year and mileage. A test drive would tell you a lot about the condition of the car. Is it someplace nearby?

 

[johnnyrauder]

unfortunately not that close, and actually its 17k the fine print says 14995 after $1999 down sneeky. i really dislike car dealers for resons like that.

 

[johnnyrauder]

also having never drivin one im not sure what to look for. i was hoping to find one for sale on this forum.

 

[Lostneye]

unfortunately not that close, and actually its 17k the fine print says 14995 after $1999 down sneeky. i really dislike car dealers for resons like that.

Too many of them do that now.

 

[Lostneye]

tranny fluid and rear too?

At that mileage and unknown history I would. And PTU.

also having never drivin one im not sure what to look for. i was hoping to find one for sale on this forum.

Not too much different than any other car. Leaks, funny noises, odd accel/braking, natural gas smell is a sign of PTU issues. I’m no mechanic but have half a clue and if I can work it into the schedule I’m close enough that I would meet you out there if you wanted to take a look.
There are also inspection services that will test drive all the way to doing compression tests if you are willing to pay for it.

 

[Jeff2017]

Go test drive a 2018, then you will know what normal is for these cars. If the PTU is going out it will make noise and the car may buck especially during slow speed driving. Making tight turns might make it worse.

 

[laurin1]

I traded a 2013 for a 2017, both were PP, the 2013 has 82k miles and I can’t tell the difference - so if kept in good shape, these cars hold up well and that’s even if you

“Drive it like you stole it”

Which is me in every car I’ve ever drove (including the rental Dodge Journey I’m in right now - that thing will squeak the tires changing into second gear).


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[johnnyrauder]

im hearing much concern about te PTU how big a prob. is this, should it have been a ford recall?

 

[laurin1]

Call me dumb, but what is a "PTU"?

 

[Lostneye]

im hearing much concern about te PTU how big a prob. is this, should it have been a ford recall?

It is widely considered the weak point of the drivetrain. If it’s working fine your best bet is regular fluid changes however it should be noted if you don’t plan on doing it yourself you may have trouble having a shop willing to do it or not charging you an arm and a leg.

Call me dumb, but what is a "PTU"?

Power Tranfer Unit. It is the tranfer case that sends power to the rear.