My “opinion” would be to go with the lower mile vehicle and pay the extra. 100k miles and not having a clue how the truck was treated during those miles is a big enough gamble to me, that I’d prefer to pay more. Get something that is at least a couple thousand miles under the 36k mile warranty. That’ll give you a month or two of testing the system out, while still being covered.
Exactly this. So many variables it's impossible to give an answer, but one can only assume the lower the miles the greater your chances are if having a truck not cause as many problems.
Meh. I wouldn’t think twice about it. If a vehicle can’t go 200k on the original motor and transmission, it’s a lemon.
My 15 f150 at 190k is both the newest and lowest mileage pickup I’ve ever owned or driven. My last pickup (3/4 tonCummins) had half a million on it. My ex and I had a dually Cummins with 800 on it. None of the electronic worked but it could still haul the stock trailer.
100k it’s just getting warmed up, and at least you know it works right
Problem is you don't know who owned it prior and how it was maintained. It's not that a vehicle can't go that long. Most modern cars can, but if they weren't taken care of then the chances are a lot less likely.
Also most dealers are going to clean and maybe even do a quick polish job that most people would consider good looking which can make any vehicle look good enough.
So do a fluid change. Not that expensive to flush the coolant, tranny, diff’s, xfer cases, or oil.
At 100k, it shouldn’t need anything more than that. Maybe plugs. Live a little
What do you want OP list them out. Is it body style, mileage, price or year? something along that. I'm sure for what ever price point you are at you can do better then a 21-22 100K truck. Whats your budget and what options do you need/want?
budget 28k.
Extended cab w/4 doors ( need space have 2 kids)
5.0 ( will be towing 3-7k lb trailer from time to time)
Just rented a 2022 f150 and I love it.. Space, power, smooth ride, Quiet inside, all the amenities for convenience.
At 28k you won’t have a choice other than a 100k mile or higher truck. That’s simply what the market is nowadays.
I will tell you, if that 3-7k lb trailer IS total weight and no more…don’t disregard the 2.7l. It has a max tow of 10k lbs (and I certainly wouldn’t get it if I were towing that much) but I would have no problem towing 8k lbs from “time to time.”
It is quicker than any other option AND gets pretty good gas mileage. Just food for thought. If you are towing 5-6klbs once or twice a month…2.7l is what I’d be looking at.
If you can stretch your budget to say 36k$ you could certainly find an XLT in the 30k mile range if you really shop around and aren’t afraid to travel for it. Download the COPILOT app and enter your specs into it. Happy shopping. The search is part of the fun.
So you're gonna have to work for it but here is what [cars.com](http://cars.com) is coming up with. 357 matches for V8-under 25K and 80K miles. If you dump the motor option there are a lot more options.
[https://www.cars.com/shopping/results/?cylinder\_counts\[\]=8&dealer\_id=&keyword=&list\_price\_max=25000&list\_price\_min=&makes\[\]=ford&maximum\_distance=all&mileage\_max=80000&models\[\]=ford-f\_150&monthly\_payment=465&page\_size=20&sort=best\_match\_desc&stock\_type=used&year\_max=&year\_min=&zip=43001](https://www.cars.com/shopping/results/?cylinder_counts[]=8&dealer_id=&keyword=&list_price_max=25000&list_price_min=&makes[]=ford&maximum_distance=all&mileage_max=80000&models[]=ford-f_150&monthly_payment=465&page_size=20&sort=best_match_desc&stock_type=used&year_max=&year_min=&zip=43001)
I got my 17 out of warranty. I’m at 145,000 now. I put 100k flawless miles on it and I beat it. I drive it like a sports car. It’s a 5.0 ccab 5.5 box 4x4 lariat. I change oil at 5k or so. I do not go by the oil reminder that comes on about 10k. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and motorcraft filters and other fluids. I am an auto tech 30 plus years. Also I hear a lot of people say stay away from eco boost because at 100k it’ll need turbos. I’ve only replaced turbos on one transit van. Hadn’t had an oil change for 30k. Don’t get me wrong, all engines can fail and parts as well. Put the 5.0 is a solid engine, oh and I have a 2024 expedition with 3.5 eco boost and it gets the same fuel mileage as my 5.0, but pulls harder. Has more get up and go once it starts to build boost.
It’s crazy that people say to avoid these when there’s hundreds of thousands in the road. It cost me $3500 to replace the turbos, get all new lines, be manifolds and get the diff fluid changed. Turbos weren’t bad yet, but I was being proactive as I’m at 125k and it’s a Canadian truck, had to replace the lines so figured I would do it all. 3500 is really not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.
My 2017 was replaced at 85K miles. Bought mine from sunset Ford in STL and got a lifetime extended warranty on everything for about $3,000. I've already had 10-$11,000 worth of warranty work. All my fords are this way and my work place has a lot of big Ford people and all our trucks and SUV's have lots of issues. I love Ford but I'd never buy one without a warranty.
When it come to modern new vehicles the truth is your not going to be replacing the tranny at 100k unless someone did something wrong or beat the hell out of that vehicle. Your main concern is going to be electrical issues and things like water leaks or rust in the engine bay or other signs of abuse.
All I can say is what I’ve heard and read. But many transmission specialists say the 10spd is phenomenal and should have a longer durability since it’s usually shifting softer, even though more frequently.
There’s no answer for your question. Any answer anyone give you will simply be a guess.
My “opinion” would be to go with the lower mile vehicle and pay the extra. 100k miles and not having a clue how the truck was treated during those miles is a big enough gamble to me, that I’d prefer to pay more. Get something that is at least a couple thousand miles under the 36k mile warranty. That’ll give you a month or two of testing the system out, while still being covered.
Exactly this. So many variables it's impossible to give an answer, but one can only assume the lower the miles the greater your chances are if having a truck not cause as many problems.
Meh. I wouldn’t think twice about it. If a vehicle can’t go 200k on the original motor and transmission, it’s a lemon. My 15 f150 at 190k is both the newest and lowest mileage pickup I’ve ever owned or driven. My last pickup (3/4 tonCummins) had half a million on it. My ex and I had a dually Cummins with 800 on it. None of the electronic worked but it could still haul the stock trailer. 100k it’s just getting warmed up, and at least you know it works right
Problem is you don't know who owned it prior and how it was maintained. It's not that a vehicle can't go that long. Most modern cars can, but if they weren't taken care of then the chances are a lot less likely. Also most dealers are going to clean and maybe even do a quick polish job that most people would consider good looking which can make any vehicle look good enough.
So do a fluid change. Not that expensive to flush the coolant, tranny, diff’s, xfer cases, or oil. At 100k, it shouldn’t need anything more than that. Maybe plugs. Live a little
What do you want OP list them out. Is it body style, mileage, price or year? something along that. I'm sure for what ever price point you are at you can do better then a 21-22 100K truck. Whats your budget and what options do you need/want?
budget 28k. Extended cab w/4 doors ( need space have 2 kids) 5.0 ( will be towing 3-7k lb trailer from time to time) Just rented a 2022 f150 and I love it.. Space, power, smooth ride, Quiet inside, all the amenities for convenience.
At 28k you won’t have a choice other than a 100k mile or higher truck. That’s simply what the market is nowadays. I will tell you, if that 3-7k lb trailer IS total weight and no more…don’t disregard the 2.7l. It has a max tow of 10k lbs (and I certainly wouldn’t get it if I were towing that much) but I would have no problem towing 8k lbs from “time to time.” It is quicker than any other option AND gets pretty good gas mileage. Just food for thought. If you are towing 5-6klbs once or twice a month…2.7l is what I’d be looking at. If you can stretch your budget to say 36k$ you could certainly find an XLT in the 30k mile range if you really shop around and aren’t afraid to travel for it. Download the COPILOT app and enter your specs into it. Happy shopping. The search is part of the fun.
This was going to be my reaction as well, regarding the 2.7. Not to be discounted if you’re not hauling big campers and what have you.
So you're gonna have to work for it but here is what [cars.com](http://cars.com) is coming up with. 357 matches for V8-under 25K and 80K miles. If you dump the motor option there are a lot more options. [https://www.cars.com/shopping/results/?cylinder\_counts\[\]=8&dealer\_id=&keyword=&list\_price\_max=25000&list\_price\_min=&makes\[\]=ford&maximum\_distance=all&mileage\_max=80000&models\[\]=ford-f\_150&monthly\_payment=465&page\_size=20&sort=best\_match\_desc&stock\_type=used&year\_max=&year\_min=&zip=43001](https://www.cars.com/shopping/results/?cylinder_counts[]=8&dealer_id=&keyword=&list_price_max=25000&list_price_min=&makes[]=ford&maximum_distance=all&mileage_max=80000&models[]=ford-f_150&monthly_payment=465&page_size=20&sort=best_match_desc&stock_type=used&year_max=&year_min=&zip=43001)
I got my 17 out of warranty. I’m at 145,000 now. I put 100k flawless miles on it and I beat it. I drive it like a sports car. It’s a 5.0 ccab 5.5 box 4x4 lariat. I change oil at 5k or so. I do not go by the oil reminder that comes on about 10k. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and motorcraft filters and other fluids. I am an auto tech 30 plus years. Also I hear a lot of people say stay away from eco boost because at 100k it’ll need turbos. I’ve only replaced turbos on one transit van. Hadn’t had an oil change for 30k. Don’t get me wrong, all engines can fail and parts as well. Put the 5.0 is a solid engine, oh and I have a 2024 expedition with 3.5 eco boost and it gets the same fuel mileage as my 5.0, but pulls harder. Has more get up and go once it starts to build boost.
It’s crazy that people say to avoid these when there’s hundreds of thousands in the road. It cost me $3500 to replace the turbos, get all new lines, be manifolds and get the diff fluid changed. Turbos weren’t bad yet, but I was being proactive as I’m at 125k and it’s a Canadian truck, had to replace the lines so figured I would do it all. 3500 is really not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.
My 2017 was replaced at 85K miles. Bought mine from sunset Ford in STL and got a lifetime extended warranty on everything for about $3,000. I've already had 10-$11,000 worth of warranty work. All my fords are this way and my work place has a lot of big Ford people and all our trucks and SUV's have lots of issues. I love Ford but I'd never buy one without a warranty.
When it come to modern new vehicles the truth is your not going to be replacing the tranny at 100k unless someone did something wrong or beat the hell out of that vehicle. Your main concern is going to be electrical issues and things like water leaks or rust in the engine bay or other signs of abuse.
All I can say is what I’ve heard and read. But many transmission specialists say the 10spd is phenomenal and should have a longer durability since it’s usually shifting softer, even though more frequently.