Yesterday, 01/03/23, I test drove a 2016 Explorer XLT. It has just over 100k miles. Someone told me that the Ford 3.5 motors are notorious for bad water pumps. If I move forward with the purchase, how many more miles could I drive before I could expect to have to replace the water pump?
Hey if you didn't purchase the vehicle yet ask the dealer what has been recently checked/changed. Also look up some reviews on it and see when did the water pump go out. If the miles haven't passed just prepare for it
@@jermaineshaw2200 Thx for your reply. I looked at the paperwork that the dealer showed me. They did a lot to it. They put new brakes and tires on it and also did a tune-up. And some other things like replaced a headlight bulb and a new battery. Unfortunately, it still apparently has the factory original waterpump. By the way, as of today, March 1st, they still haven't sold it.
@@clintonjames3173 that is a lot of work but unfortunately that's just the bare minimum. I bought a used 2018 Kia optima 2 years ago. The fuel pump went bad 8 months after purchase (was still under warranty). Then I was told that my fluids, tubes and belts were bad and needed to be replaced and how I should have had this done at 30,000 to 40,000 miles. I bought the Kia used at 50,000 miles and asked "why wasn't this done before it was put up for sale?" The guy looked me right in the eyes and said "oh well yeah when we get used cars we just do what's necessary to keep the car on the road" meaning bare minimum to keep it driving. I'm still looking for one (Ford explorer) but all the ones in my area are either high mileage or accident reported 😔
@@jermaineshaw2200 They sweetened the deal a little bit today. Included in my monthly payment would be a service/extended warranty. It would be 2 yrs/or 24k miles. I drive lots of miles everyday. I know that 24k miles would probably come before the two years. Just my luck, the waterpump would last until the odometer hit 124,001 miles.
Just to answer this, I’m sure it was a dealer exec or manager. They’re allowed to drive these around for a couple thousand miles and “trade it” in. It’s cool to work for a dealer.
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Yesterday, 01/03/23, I test drove a 2016 Explorer XLT. It has just over 100k miles. Someone told me that the Ford 3.5 motors are notorious for bad water pumps. If I move forward with the purchase, how many more miles could I drive before I could expect to have to replace the water pump?
Hey if you didn't purchase the vehicle yet ask the dealer what has been recently checked/changed. Also look up some reviews on it and see when did the water pump go out. If the miles haven't passed just prepare for it
@@jermaineshaw2200 Thx for your reply. I looked at the paperwork that the dealer showed me. They did a lot to it. They put new brakes and tires on it and also did a tune-up. And some other things like replaced a headlight bulb and a new battery. Unfortunately, it still apparently has the factory original waterpump. By the way, as of today, March 1st, they still haven't sold it.
@@clintonjames3173 that is a lot of work but unfortunately that's just the bare minimum. I bought a used 2018 Kia optima 2 years ago. The fuel pump went bad 8 months after purchase (was still under warranty). Then I was told that my fluids, tubes and belts were bad and needed to be replaced and how I should have had this done at 30,000 to 40,000 miles. I bought the Kia used at 50,000 miles and asked "why wasn't this done before it was put up for sale?" The guy looked me right in the eyes and said "oh well yeah when we get used cars we just do what's necessary to keep the car on the road" meaning bare minimum to keep it driving. I'm still looking for one (Ford explorer) but all the ones in my area are either high mileage or accident reported 😔
@@jermaineshaw2200 They sweetened the deal a little bit today. Included in my monthly payment would be a service/extended warranty. It would be 2 yrs/or 24k miles. I drive lots of miles everyday. I know that 24k miles would probably come before the two years. Just my luck, the waterpump would last until the odometer hit 124,001 miles.
what did this sale for?
Lmao it's a nice car but who the hell decides to sell a car after 600 miles?
Brandon Draher same thing i was thinking. and for a used car at that! that was a waste of money.
Just to answer this, I’m sure it was a dealer exec or manager. They’re allowed to drive these around for a couple thousand miles and “trade it” in. It’s cool to work for a dealer.
There is NO AUXILIARY PORT in this vehicle
LMFAO!!!! AUX port? What is the year? 2005?