Looking at buying a 2018 Raptor with 135K miles, one owner. Just wondering if it’ll actually last a while before I’m dealing with engine, transmission, or turbo issues. The seller recently did:
Timing belt/chain replaced
Oil and filter changed
Wiper(s) replaced
Oil pan drain plug replaced
Timing belt/chain tensioner replaced
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
They’re asking $34K. Good price or should I keep looking?
It’s reliable if it was well maintained. If the owner stretched oil changes or ignored other fluids, I’d walk. Cam phasers will need replacing if they haven’t been done already.
I’ve got high mileage on mine, and it’s been solid except for the cam phaser repair. The shocks need rebuilding often, and tires aren’t cheap. Definitely not a budget-friendly truck. You buy a Raptor because it’s awesome, not because it’s cheap to own.
Eli said: @Ari
How high is ‘high mileage’? I’m at 107K on a ‘17, keeping up with maintenance, but still nervous about hitting my 125K warranty limit.
I’m at 165K on my 2018. Change oil every 5K, transmission fluid every 50K. Truck still runs like new. Had cam phasers done at 75K. Only other non-routine stuff was the IWE check valve and a cracked valve cover—both minor.
@Ari
Mine’s at 98K and already had cam phasers, IWE check valve, cats, and a transmission rebuild. Previous owner probably didn’t take great care of it. But even with the trans issue and phasers, it never left me stranded. (Extended warranty saved my wallet.)
Taj said: @Ari
How much have you spent on the truck in the past year?
This past year, just oil changes. But around 100K, I did tires, shocks, brakes, and fluids—easily $7K+. Hoping to get to 250K miles, but anything can happen at this mileage. I just don’t want to pay for a new one. Mine was a steal in 2018.
Eli said: @Ari
Have you had any shifting issues? My ‘17 has 125K miles and runs fine, but it jerks from 3rd to 5th sometimes.
No major issues, just a couple clunks when cold. I always reset the adaptive learning in Forscan whenever I change the fluid—helps a lot. Fresh fluid makes a world of difference, IMO. Learned that from my old GM trucks. These transmissions really need a fluid change every 50-60K to last.
@Ari
Yeah, shifts smooth once it’s warm. I reset adaptive learning too if it gets bad. Not sure if my truck has ever had a trans fluid change, so I’ll ask next time I’m in for an oil change. Thanks!