2018 Ford F-150 Lariat – MOOSED | Verdict #062

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2018 Ford F-150 Lariat
MOOSED

2018 Ford F-150 Lariat

Verdict #062 · 140,402 miles · VIN 1FTEW1EP4JKD51225 · Stock #60440A MOOSED

$18,999
140,402 miles · Stock #60440A · Bob Thomas Ford Lincoln North

“140,000 miles wipes out the appeal of the low price.”

Ratings

Price★★★☆☆
Value★★☆☆☆
Condition★★☆☆☆
History★★★☆☆
Dealer★★★★☆

Pros

  • Sub-$19k for a Lariat-trim F-150
  • Trucks are built to work
  • Franchise dealer sale

Cons

  • 140,402 miles is very high for the price
  • At this mileage, transmission and turbo are question marks
  • Previous use unknown – could be ex-fleet

Analysis

$18,999 looks tempting for a Lariat, until you see the 140,402 miles. That is 20k+ miles per year of use, which suggests heavy highway or commercial duty. The 10-speed automatic and twin-turbo EcoBoost are expensive to fix when they let go, and at 140k you are in the window where both become suspect.

A cheaper high-mile truck is only a deal if you budget for the repairs. Most buyers should keep looking.

Market Comparison

2018 F-150 Lariat models with 90k-110k miles list around $22,000-$25,000. This one is discounted for mileage, but 140k is past the point where the discount compensates for the risk.

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