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Lot's of Engine Failures - Does not seem like isolated issue
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<blockquote data-quote="fearthesnake" data-source="post: 16554989" data-attributes="member: 40345"><p>Let me give a different view and this is for anyone who is interested in buying a 350.</p><p></p><p>First off, I have been researching 350s for well over a year now and test drove a few but have held off buying and decided to keep my '13 a while longer. Just love the Tq and power of the 5.8L still.</p><p></p><p>I researched all over the Country and looked at hundreds of 350s for sale. Like everyone has stated, most failures were engine related for whatever reason and also Clutch/Transmission issues as well. </p><p></p><p>If I were going to buy a used 350, I would be hesitant on buying a low mileage car 2-3 years old honestly. Just not enough data to convince me those particular cars may not have issues, not driven enough. Would definitely buy a premium care warranty there for protection.</p><p></p><p>If you aren't buying new (or 2020 MY), I would buy one guaranteed and a buyback from Ford. There are 3 to 4 Ford Dealers across the Country that specialize in Buyback/Lemon Cars and I would deal with them- no concerns at all:</p><p></p><p>Orleans Ford - Medina NY</p><p>Capitol Ford - Charlotte NC</p><p>White Bear Lake Ford - Minneapolis</p><p>One dealer in Missouri - name escapes me at the moment.</p><p></p><p>They are very good with 350s and will ensure the car is practically brand new, with a warranty included. These dealers buy back the 350s from all over the Country and they are completely looked over and replaced where needed. Plus, you can buy the car at the diminished value so you don't over pay for it. These dealers also have the 350R's as well for great deals. If you are planning on keeping and driving the Car for a long time, this is the best route.</p><p></p><p>Let me give you an example: I worked with the Service Mgr at White Bear Lake Ford on a 17' Avalanche Gray model with 14,000 miles. Car had an issue with the Transmission(Not going in gear) and Oil consumption. The entire Longblock, Transmission, Clutch was replaced, all with 0 miles on it. Car had 4 new Cup2 Michelins all the way around put on. Recaros/Navigation/TP car. It came with a 12 month Free warranty(Standard) but I had negotiated an extended 5 yr/60,000 miles Premium Warranty for an add'l $1,800. Dealer dropped the Price to $40,600 for the Car and $1,800 for the Warranty. </p><p></p><p>Just throwing this idea out there for anyone in the market currently. There are deals out there in the $40K-$44K range like above on MY 2017/2018. I will say these Dealers get the 350s in/out fast and usually have several to choose from each few months.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on your 350R search.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fearthesnake, post: 16554989, member: 40345"] Let me give a different view and this is for anyone who is interested in buying a 350. First off, I have been researching 350s for well over a year now and test drove a few but have held off buying and decided to keep my '13 a while longer. Just love the Tq and power of the 5.8L still. I researched all over the Country and looked at hundreds of 350s for sale. Like everyone has stated, most failures were engine related for whatever reason and also Clutch/Transmission issues as well. If I were going to buy a used 350, I would be hesitant on buying a low mileage car 2-3 years old honestly. Just not enough data to convince me those particular cars may not have issues, not driven enough. Would definitely buy a premium care warranty there for protection. If you aren't buying new (or 2020 MY), I would buy one guaranteed and a buyback from Ford. There are 3 to 4 Ford Dealers across the Country that specialize in Buyback/Lemon Cars and I would deal with them- no concerns at all: Orleans Ford - Medina NY Capitol Ford - Charlotte NC White Bear Lake Ford - Minneapolis One dealer in Missouri - name escapes me at the moment. They are very good with 350s and will ensure the car is practically brand new, with a warranty included. These dealers buy back the 350s from all over the Country and they are completely looked over and replaced where needed. Plus, you can buy the car at the diminished value so you don't over pay for it. These dealers also have the 350R's as well for great deals. If you are planning on keeping and driving the Car for a long time, this is the best route. Let me give you an example: I worked with the Service Mgr at White Bear Lake Ford on a 17' Avalanche Gray model with 14,000 miles. Car had an issue with the Transmission(Not going in gear) and Oil consumption. The entire Longblock, Transmission, Clutch was replaced, all with 0 miles on it. Car had 4 new Cup2 Michelins all the way around put on. Recaros/Navigation/TP car. It came with a 12 month Free warranty(Standard) but I had negotiated an extended 5 yr/60,000 miles Premium Warranty for an add'l $1,800. Dealer dropped the Price to $40,600 for the Car and $1,800 for the Warranty. Just throwing this idea out there for anyone in the market currently. There are deals out there in the $40K-$44K range like above on MY 2017/2018. I will say these Dealers get the 350s in/out fast and usually have several to choose from each few months. Good luck on your 350R search. [/QUOTE]
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