Is a 2018 F-150 STX FX4 good?

Daryl · Dec 4, 2024

I’m checking out this at CarMax

2018 Ford F150 XL

$27,998*60K miles.

Running Boards, Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, Turbo charged engine, Bluetooth Technology, RWD

It was a one person Lease here in CA (Sacramento) and has the 2.7L turbo engine.

Is this a good year? Motor? Price? Deal??

white95 · Dec 4, 2024

Daryl said:
I’m checking out this at CarMax

2018 Ford F150 XL
$27,998*60K miles.
Running Boards, Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, Turbo charged engine, Bluetooth Technology, RWD

It was a one person Lease here in CA (Sacramento) and has the 2.7L turbo engine.

Is this a good year? Motor? Price? Deal??

I'm assuming this is the one?

https://www.carmax.com/car/26743945

Good truck, proven reliable with proper maintenance. Price is about average based on what I've seen online.

Throw a STX grille at it, lower it a little, find the right wheels and enjoy!

edit: Hell, if that is the truck, it already has the STX grille. Just get the surround paint matched. Another thing about those trucks, they're modular built meaning if you see something in a higher trim package truck that you like, you can add it to the truck you have with minimal [in most cases] effort.

lwarrior1016 · Dec 4, 2024

I may be the minority here, but I do not like the ecoboost engine.

white95 · Dec 4, 2024

lwarrior1016 said:
I may be the minority here, but I do not like the ecoboost engine.

I'm not a big fan but for what he's gonna use it for, it's perfect.

duh09 · Dec 4, 2024

I’m constantly amazed at the price of modern trucks. $30k for a 6 year old low trim level truck is wild to me but I guess that’s what they are going for.

Maybe I’m just too poor for new trucks lol.

Daryl · Dec 4, 2024

Good, useful feedback everyone. Thanks! I definitely want to know the good, the bad and the ugly so I have an inclination what I’m getting into.

96blak54 · Dec 4, 2024

From what Ive been seeing, the 2.7l ecoboost is one to stay away from.......

Daryl · Dec 4, 2024

Good, useful feedback everyone. Thanks! I definitely want to know the good, the bad and the ugly so I have an inclination what I’m getting into.

white95 said:
I'm assuming this is the one?

https://www.carmax.com/car/26743945

Good truck, proven reliable with proper maintenance. Price is about average based on what I've seen online.

Throw a STX grille at it, lower it a little, find the right wheels and enjoy!

edit: Hell, if that is the truck, it already has the STX grille. Just get the surround paint matched. Another thing about those trucks, they're modular built meaning if you see something in a higher trim package truck that you like, you can add it to the truck you have with minimal [in most cases] effort.

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yup. That’s the one

Daryl · Dec 4, 2024

I (do) recall hearing the 3.5 V6 is better than the 2.7. Fact or mere personal opinion?

white95 · Dec 4, 2024

If I had to choose between either the 2.7 or a 3.5, I would go with the Coyote. Everytime!

96blak54 · Dec 4, 2024

white95 · Dec 5, 2024

duh09 · Dec 5, 2024

I think 2019+ have updated phasers. Swapping to the newer model phasers fixes the issue in the older trucks. You just gotta know a guy who will do it on the side because it’s not too much work but Ford will eat you alive on it.

At least on 3.5L, again I got no knowledge on the 2.7L but imagine it’s a lot of the same.

Daryl · Dec 5, 2024

Think I’ll pass. Thanks everyone!

96blak54 · Dec 5, 2024

The 2.7l had massive intake valve fails, dropping into the cylinders.

07GtS197 · Dec 5, 2024

I had a 2020 F150 with the coyote for a bit. It was a good truck but the transmission is trash. I’ve read on mustang6g that you can turn off the adaptive learning and it shifts like it should. The explorers we use at work with the 10 speed are just as bad but I digress. I like the simplicity of the n/a v8 but the one issue I have with the coyote is that it’s a high revving motor, low end torque isn’t the best. Ford really needs to add a pushrod v8 to its F150 lineup.

With all that said they’re good trucks with a comfortable ride and nice interior. I’d buy one again if I had the money.

Daryl · Dec 5, 2024

FWIW, I’m not disappointed. I was willing to pony-up and get a 4-door truck for the (now) 2 grandkids, but the wife has a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 4-door, and I would’ve HATED to get rid of a Ram Regular Cab 5.7 Hemi. Truck has 192k on the odometer and runs like a top. Frickin’ love my truck!