Looking into 2018 explorer sport

[suzook]

Looking at a used 2018 explorer sport. Has about 80k miles. What should I be concerned about? What maintenance should I ask about? Thanks

 

[suzook]

Looking at a used 2018 explorer sport. Has about 80k miles. What should I be concerned about? What maintenance should I ask about? Thanks

Thanks everyone.

 

[peterk9]

Looking at a used 2018 explorer sport. Has about 80k miles. What should I be concerned about? What maintenance should I ask about? Thanks

One of the main concerns would be the internal water pump which would be similar to your 2018 XLT. If purchasing from a dealer, see if they will provide the OASIS report which shows any work done under warranty. Ask to see any maintenance records that they may have on file.

Peter

 

[suzook]

One of the main concerns would be the internal water pump which would be similar to your 2018 XLT. If purchasing from a dealer, see if they will provide the OASIS report which shows any work done under warranty. Ask to see any maintenance records that they may have on file.

Peter

Not a dealer, private party, 2nd owner. My main concern is actually about what I'm reading online about all the turbo issues. Is this an overblown issue, or a serious thing I should be worried about?

 

[ExPlat]

Not a dealer, private party, 2nd owner. My main concern is actually about what I'm reading online about all the turbo issues. Is this an overblown issue, or a serious thing I should be worried about?

At 80k miles I'd be more worried about the PTU and water pump than a Turbo failure. I've have both fail at less than 53k miles, and a whole lot of other things - but no Turbo problems yet.

If there are no records available from the Seller you might consider paying for a CarFax yourself to see what history the car has, like: location (rust), accidents, maintenance, etc. Or, if you know a mechanic, have them give it a look, fluids, brakes, suspension - the usual culprits.

Good luck!

 

[texsn95]

Yeah what he said. My ESP covered a bum water pump, motor mounts, and front control arms at 93K. Don't leave home without it.

 

[suzook]

At 80k miles I'd be more worried about the PTU and water pump than a Turbo failure. I've have both fail at less than 53k miles, and a whole lot of other things - but no Turbo problems yet.

If there are no records available from the Seller you might consider paying for a CarFax yourself to see what history the car has, like: location (rust), accidents, maintenance, etc. Or, if you know a mechanic, have them give it a look, fluids, brakes, suspension - the usual culprits.

Good luck!

Well there are brand new shocks/springs/struts. Ptu fluids were changed, coolant flush just done, no accidents, no rust, been in a snow free zone for the most part. The truck drove beautifully. A little tiny smoke out of exhaust when I floored it, but think that could be a tiny bit of carbon buildup, of maybe even normal after sitting. It only happened once, the 1st time I got on it. Maybe I will investigate whether or not water pump was done