I’ve got three options, and they’re all around the same price:
2016 Platinum (white, tan interior) with 82k miles
2021 Limited (gold-ish, black interior) with 93k miles
2018 Sport (white, black interior) with 98k miles
All have AWD. I’m used to the 2013-2018 models from past experience and the specs on the 2016-2018 seem pretty similar. I’m just having trouble deciding. Any owners out there with advice to share?
Westley said:
I’d go with the 2021, just to get the RWD instead of FWD.
Just to clarify, the newer models (Generation 6) are RWD-biased AWD vehicles. The main drive is the rear axle. It seems to ride better than Generation 5, and it doesn’t have the PTU failure issues from the earlier models.
I’d pick the 2021 because I’ve enjoyed our 2022 more than our 2019. Plus, the 2021 has the 2.3 turbo 4-cylinder, so no need to worry about the expensive water pump and timing chains replacement that comes with the 3.5 engine.
I have a 2017 higher trim XLT V6 with a 3rd row and hitch receiver. I really like the V6. It’s been around for a while, it rides smooth at all speeds, and I get about 21mpg combined. The Ecoboost didn’t have enough power for me on the highway, and the V6 handles better. I also think the older gen has more cargo space. The 3.5L engine has just as many issues as any other, but I think American carmakers get too much credit for reliability compared to VW or Kia.
If I were you, I’d pick the 2016, just for the lower miles. The other two are pretty high-mileage, especially the 2021. I have a 2021, and I love it, but it’s not nearly as high mileage as these.
Storm said:
If I were you, I’d pick the 2016, just for the lower miles. The other two are pretty high-mileage, especially the 2021. I have a 2021, and I love it, but it’s not nearly as high mileage as these.
I thought my 2021 had high miles with 40k! Those are really high for used cars.
I have a 2018 Sport (white with black interior), and I love it, but the gas consumption is pretty high. The pickup is awesome, but I’m filling up more often than my neighbor with a regular engine. Still, it’s fun to ‘race’ my husband’s F150 with the same engine. If you keep the speed down, it won’t be much of an issue though.
Except for the 2021, you’re likely dealing with the water pump replacement, which is known to happen anywhere from 80k to 150k miles or more. The 90k+ mileage cars were probably traded in because they’re approaching 100k miles and need major maintenance, including fluid changes and the serpentine belt. I doubt the transmission fluid has been changed in any of them. I’d go for the newer vehicle since it was probably mostly highway miles, meaning less wear and tear. The key is finding the one that feels the newest and shows minimal wear.