Here's How Often My CHEAP F-250 BROKE In The 3 YEARS I Owned It
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ธ.ค. 2022
- I bought the cheapest 2018 Ford F-250 from CarMax 3 years ago with a Bumper-To-Bumper warranty. After driving it for 3 years I picked up a new one and we're going to drop this truck off at the auction where it will sell later in the week. The real question is was the CarMax MaxCare warranty worth it? We're going to go over all the numbers on repairs and cost of ownership to decide whether you need the warranty in typical use cases. I think it's great for peace of mind, but you can decide whether you need it or not based on my numbers!
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Wipe your navigation, phone history, and garage door opener button from your car/truck when getting rid of it.
Yup, hold the two outside homelink buttons for 30 seconds! I haven't been able to use homelink in 9 years or so since I have Security+ 2.0 openers 😢
I am surprised how many rental cars I get into that don't have this done.
@DeatGaming I was thinking that too. I used to get 1 to 2 rentals a month and they always have people's info on it.
@@DeatGaming What are you going to do with this info? Drive to their house and murder them?
@@Tool0GT92 Nah, I just delete it when I clear mine out, it honestly should be SOP for rental car companies imho
Sell it to Hoovie. It will fall a part immediately
Hahah, it might! She's already gone though 🍻
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It makes me super happy to see JR getting his dream cars and trucks. He stays humble unlike other TH-camrs.
I would say the used car market craziness helps with accepting the issues, but fuel lines falling off, fuel systems needing replaced immediately upon taking possession and the entire front end needing replaced inside of 100K seems like a lot to me.
Yeah, as a regular car driver I'd be shocked with so many failures. But may be normal for large trucks ...
The warranty was close to a wash financially, but that peace of mind has serious value as well. I think you did really well with the old truck.
You had more good than bad with that truck and the warranty pretty much covered the issues. Watching now and you got a new toy and made money 👍
For sure, 40,000 miles and I ended up with nearly all my money back 😳
Did you read the Owners manual to learn how to turn things on and off and How they work?
@@WatchJRGo Also, how much money did the truck help make your business?
@petey johanson I'd say all of it... I pretty much only buy broken cars that get trailered here, without the truck I couldn't do anything. 🍻
If you get a modern diesel, you have to buy the warranty. I remember CarWizard said if some sensor or something breaks it can go on limp mode like nothing and to fix it will cost 5k to 10k depending on how much work needs to be done. Diesel mechanics are expensive af. $2500 for bumper to bumper warranty is nothing good money spent like Applecare+
Now diesels are touchy and have the most expensive fuel, and to be legal you have to keep buying that blue stuff. Used to be they were loved for being bulletproof.
What is Apple care? Lol
The towel goes around your waist so that you can change clothes after a run, workout, bike ride, etc. It's very popular among the cycling and triathlon crowd. The clasp is to adjust to each persons waist size and the little hook goes into the slits. It doubles as a seat cover but when in seat cover mode you don't use the clasp. When using it around your waist you have to unzip it so that the towel forms a rectangle.
JR I’d check the setting on the big screen. I think under driver assistance. I’m not near my truck to check but there should be a setting for the stop and go cruise. It should absolutely come to a full stop on its own.
It's gotta be a setting, I'll hunt it down... hate that it locks out all the important videos when it's moving 😬
@@WatchJRGo It's a safety feature. Ford doesn't want to distract its customers from looking at their cell phones while driving. They may miss an important instagram update.
@@WatchJRGo I would make sure you actually have the adaptive cruise option installed. Ford during the chip shortages have been selling vehicles with options and crediting it with the option to add the option in the future.
I would buy anything you sell John Ross. You are definitely one of the best TH-camrs out there I just love how detail you are.keep that awesome content coming.
Ford has stepped up their truck game lately. I bought a used 2016 F-150 5.0 two months ago. I use it for construction (loading and installing insulation in new homes) and I love it. Not crazy over dodge or GMs offering be it gassers or diesels
Hey JRG it's nice to see that with warranty as break even just about for driving it about 3yrs and got things fixed quickly and completely, as for your steering issue with new one I wouldn't know as my first ranger a 97 I still have, my buddy didn't it came with no power steering, so one day a lift, he looked and no place for it, the funny part is that driving it, once above 5mph no problem and fine tuning was adjusting it was going to the steering box, loosening the nut and tightening till play in steering wheel was gone and making sure not overtight causing floating, I am glad to see you got truck that I hope you'll like the same as your 2018
Another great video from JR. Thanks
Thanks for watching! 🍻
Still got my ‘11 GMC 2500HD duramax, 212k miles. Still awesome. Replaced seat 3 times, steering wheel twice and carpet once. Other than that, brakes and tires. I’m keeping it. These are so crazy $$ now brand new I just can’t do it. You are smart for trading now. Great vids JR! (Maybe lay off the Fords and switch it up bub.)
You need either the Yeti rambler straw cap lid or the Yeti rambler hot shot lid. I personally have the straw lid. Much better to use in the car as you can flip up the sip spout with one hand. Keep the great vids coming.
As they always say, it's better to have it and not need it than to not have it and need it... 💯
Heard that there are some bad storms coming through your area that will have high winds and extreme hail. Be safe out there... 💯
I sure hope not, can't fit this truck in the garage 😳
@@WatchJRGo I watch the Ryan Hall Y'all on TH-cam weather channel and his Xtra channel. He is better than most tv weather reporting.
Happy to see you stayed in the Ford SuperDuty family! If you ever have issues with your steering/brakes/suspension, reach out and we can get it taken care of again!
P.S. I’ve gotten better at reading dial indicators since our Death Wobble video 😂
I also bought the mag base Snap-On dial indicator in case we ever have to sort it out again 💯
Twitchy can be caused by tires and wheel alignment so you might want to have the alignment checked.
its a brand new truck how could it already be broken
@@Chris-hw4mq youd be suprised lol, ive seen much worse on new vehicles
@@Chris-hw4mq It had 327 miles on it when he took delivery. Someone could've curbed it somewhere in that time or it could've been made late on a Friday when the person doing the alignment or final inspection was there in their body but already on the lake in their mind.
Came here to say the same
Love seeing “ tha boyz” back together every time.
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The first repair could have easily occurred after the included warranty. You did the right thing by purchasing the Max 3 warranty.
There's no way it was only 1500-2000 to replace DPF and scr. At gm that same repair costs like 8 grand.
@@AbsolutelyNotPortiasMusic I think he said that was the cost of the parts. Does that make more sense?
@@kerrylewis2581 there was labor involved in installing it.
@@kerrylewis2581 and just the DPF itself was 8k at gm
I second the idea of sheep skin seat covers
Jr have you looked into renting a garage like Hoovie's?You two can be neighbors 😁
Someone will probably make a steering boost regulator so you can tune it to your liking or more likely a software upgrade from Ford. It should be almost manual on the straight freeway and full assist in the parking lot.
Exactly! I'm hoping there's an update for the steering, it should be the electronically variable system on this 💯
i had a toyota corolla, like a 2019 for a couple years and it had very very easy steering, twitchy like you're saying, we turned it back in after the lease was up.
In my area the used truck market is still crazy... a used 2018 d-cab costs more than it cost brand new... even though it's transmission is a 🍋
Isn't it crazy? Trucks have become free to drive (unless you're the 3rd owner) 😬
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Get the dealer or a tire company to check the alignment! I made the mistake of thinking my then new 2019 Gladiator was just twitchy and all over the road because it was a Jeep. Read some things about the steering box and how it could move when turning the wheels, etc. Did NOT check the obvious because what vehicle even in these days arrives new with bad alignment, right? Well my Gladiator did. After driving it for three years, got a buddy of mine with an alignment rack to just check it and see. Wayyyy off. The toe was way out of spec. Amazed the tires did not wear more. Fixed that and it was like so much better I just felt stupid for not doing it sooner.
Someone will have a Hotshot truck come next week. Tell dad to get back on the channel!!
Yes they will, it'll have 250,000 miles in a year 😂
@@WatchJRGo lol, and coffee stains and nicotine on the windshield.
Yooo gonna miss the cow catcher
I love the Ranch Hand... just can't figure out to make a new one look good with the tricoat white 😢
You can actually adjust the rate of power steering assist on the focus from "sport" to "standard" to "comfort".
My question you had that metal front bumper on the old one will you have one on the new one or any body mods
The adaptive steering is a feature on the new trucks. You might be able to turn it off in the menus somewhere
JR I'd like to see another video on the Jaguar XJ8. Such a nice car!
Another great vid. * pours out a little liquor for the 2018 F250 *
You did great with your old truck, and your new truck is amazing. You basically drove your old truck for the cost of warranty, insurance, and fuel. Good deal.
I know the anxiety of the light colored seats well…I have a Volvo XC40 with white leather, and I’m terrified of how it’s going to look it 5 years. 😅
Avalon King Coating time, that is a beautiful pickup JR, and it was a smart move to upgrade, first is the taxes, then it a new pickup. You cant have Hoovie Hopties to conduct business. Auto repairs can be insanely expensive. And I dont care what anyone says, brand new is 100x better than chancing over 100K and to find out what next falls off, I know all to well I own 3 Nissan's all a headache!
Was so close was thinking he was going to say To Warranty or not To Warranty
You never know. I bought extended warranty several times and never used it. My last GM car was constantly in the shop. Warranty paid more than I paid for the car
2018 would be like a brand new truck to me. Well done on the trade though
The twitchy steering would be a deal breaker for me
Maybe adjust the camber out a bit. But would that void the warranty?
If you don't already, get some leatherique. I keep a bottle of their cleaner in a small spray bottle in my car with a small towel. Every time the car is used, I do a quick spray and wipe. Spring and fall I do the recondition steps. Keeps my interior soft and clean.. I have white seats, so keeping it clean is not an easy thing. However, going on 8 years, they still look new despite countless mechanics sitting in it with greasy clothing.
I wonder if thr new truck will get a similar ranch style front bumper on it
Nice rambling but I get it that you’re giddy about your new truck 😂
custom seat towel.. it also allows you to change under it
A warranty is making a bet and hoping you lose. I had an 04 Nissan that I bought a warranty on and it was a good thing I did, I paid IIRC 2k for the warranty and easily got 7-9k of repairs under it. Congrats on the new ride :)
When someone's not a mechanic like you a warranty is good peace of mind and money well spent. Especially when an engine swap is 14K.
The problem is at most a warranty is going to cover you to 125k miles. The chances of a well maintained engine failing at that mileage is practically 0. Any manufacturing defects would do their damage during the original warrant. I’m in car #4 and never bought the warranty. I’m nearly $12k ahead and never had an issue that would have been covered by warranty. Before you ask I don’t drive Toyotas and Hondas. Keeps. BMW. F150 and Mazda cx9.
@@slscamg Warranty is hardly ever worth it. Ford’s reliability is shameful though. Most cars go 100k miles with minimal failure such as wiper inserts and tires.
Ford Extended Warranty--you can get a really good price ($50 over dealer cost) from a little dealer in Grainger Iowa. Shockingly good prices--apparently dealers mark up warranties big time!
I bought the extended warranty when I bought my Honda from carmax. Not even 2 years later they’ve replaced air conditioning system, control arms, injectors, various electronic parts, and an AWD transmission. Over $13k in repairs and I’ve only paid a few $250 copays.
I usually try to find low mileage CPO’s my SQ8 was a CPO with only 3000 miles and it has a unlimited 5 yr warranty on it….that i hope i never need!
The best car I've ever owned was a "program car" same thing as a CPO basically without the 5 year warranty but it was only a year old and still under the factory warranty.
I’ve repaired many of these for dear wobble is 9/10 times a bad drag link. There is a lawsuit and tsb on going to remove caster and that seems to help but almost always the drag link and possible the track bar and tie rod if they are worn from wobbling
I did good on my factory warranty I blow the transfer case because I was doing 4wd snow donuts wiring harness front to back couple of little things here or there my 2018 ecodiesel been great
Haha, that's awesome that they replaced the T case! Pretty sure it has all the data on throttle position from the event 😳
@WatchJRGo I guess they did a 4wd a switch first didn't work it was still stuck in 2wd and then they did the 4wd actuator with the wiring harness still nothing so they replaced the transfer case fixed it lol as for the wiring harness they had to pickup the cab off the frame to replace it because the original one they said that it was route wrong around the frame and got damaged
“Trash the tires, drain the power steering”.
AKA, the 100 Percent Jake method
I'd have the alignment checked, something sounds out. It doesn't have to be out much somewhere to make it twitchy like that.
@69Dartman: exactly, it sounds like the camber could be off.
@@Cartier_specialist I was trying to think what typically causes that, I was thinking toe in might cause it too and sometimes new vehicles will get a bad factory alignment and they have to figure it out and have the affected vehicles redone.
@@69Dartman Being new and under warranty it's certainly worth having checked out. The tire pressure could be too high too and that can also make a vehicle feel twitchy.
I have absolutely had new cars that needed the alignment done.
Maybe a touch of toe in would help out with the handling on the new truck
Throw the truck on the alignment rack, I bet the caster is close to zero (but still "in spec") causing it to feel twitchy... which will mean death wobbling down the road when the steering components are getting beat up trying to keep it centered. The factory setup probably has a little adjustment to get it net positive without getting aftermarket shims...
A TH-camr in 1 week: I BOUGHT WATCHJRGOS F250. IT BROKE??
Warranty is insurance... also, when you getting a new shed to work in...?
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LOL seat covers. My aunt had a '58 olds 88 and she had plastic seat covers.
Nothing like being scorched by those seats after they were in the sun all day,... I think I might still have burn marks! 😊
Are you sure the adaptive braking isn’t a setting that needs to be adjusted. My girls new explorer has crazy settings. There was one that would change the tension on the steering wheel during a swearing event.
Warranty is basically priced to estimated losses. On average you'll not come out ahead; but if you're below average then you will and hedging that's the reason to buy one.
🤦♂🤦♂First - you let 100%Jake drive? Congrats on the new truck.
Driving a vehicle costs money, if you can recoup a significant portion of the purchase price, that is good, if you can recoup the full purchase price that is a big win!!
My brother has the exact same Truck as you! His is a 2019 though. He paid $75,000 when it was 2 years old, so you got a better deal than my brother.
Next episode is on the new truck I assume?
Time to get seat covers
Had you kept the truck until the warranty ran out, do you think you would have a good ROI on the warranty?
Bargain ownership. Fords are a bonus for resale on certain models. My old man’s Q8 did really well second hand.
You didn’t include the cost of the built in radar detector.
Yes it was free... the video was tagged as paid promotion when we installed it. 🍻
Extended warranties are great, IF they honor them. I bought a new "demonstrator" car and got an extended warranty. 5000 no. Later, my dashboard cracked, the warranty company refused to fix the car. The dealership put the car into service 1 year before I bought it.
But if you don't buy an extended warranty, the day after your original warrant expires, your timing chain breaks and costs you $ 2000.+ in just labor. So buying cars is judt a bad case of damned if you do or fanned if you don't.
Your alignment is out; pay particular attention to caster
I guess Heavy Duty is its own thing.
But I feel that a Truck shouldn't have had something like that fuel line break so early in its life.
And knowing Ford & watching enough Deboss Garage. I don't see it being a truck to be able to keep on the road as it gets older.
(Also aware this is the story for most newer trucks past 07?)
Just my 2 cents.
I still remember as a young Adult. Crying when 06 Ram 2500 Cummins Manual Crew Cab Long Bed with 276K was given to a wholesaler that would buy cars from us when I used to sell cars.
It was bone dry when we put it on the lift. I drove it for like a week back and forth.
Manly Tears 💦
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I know you were trying to get a Ram. I don't understand what is wrong with Toyota Aisen Transmission. Sounds like a win win. So I am assuming it's something to do with towing with it.
Warranty is basically a less regulated kind of
It needs tires?
Haha 6 months without it breaking is good I guess?
I’m used to more like 6 years between breaking but I’m also driving a garage kept GMT800.
Miles - damn spell CHECKER!!!
Yeah, my Wichita car max warranty for my 14 silverado I bought in 2017 never paid out for me. Nice to have, but probably wasn’t worth it
You should have the alignment checked I bought a new car once the the alignment was way off
O4 godge stratus. R/t manual. Only one of 1500 made.
This is the perfect example of why things like adaptive speed control (or automatic lane departure assist, etc) are awful and should not be allowed in any car, ever. People very quickly become inattentive and honestly kinda crappy drivers. Relying on an emergency safety feature to avoid everyday driving conditions makes the driver oblivious to everyday conditions, which in turn causes the accident. This level of driver disengagement is no better than texting while driving.
You know you could make the argument the other way, some of those systems free up focus so you can worry about the bad drivers on the road. I believe a bad driver is a bad driver, regardless of electronic helpers.
I see so many drivers not able to stay in their lanes even around gentle curves and I do wonder if the auto steering has made them incredibly lazy. Either that or they're fiddling with their phone...
Can you say Chip Shortage for the loose of a 2018 feature being deleted on a new truck
I thought that giant cloth was someones oversized boxers at first glance. 🤣
Dang it sucks its not perfect but hey it did alot for you
90k on a Bocshe CP4 is essentially borrowed time. With those pumps it's not if but when
Sucks about the adaptive cruise not stopping. I love that feature in my bronco sport.
You might find some of the issues that annoy you will change after the break in period. I noticed that when I bought the sport as my first new vehicle since 1984😅
JR’s idea of reliable and my idea of reliable are totally different.
Carmax Warranty is the first 4 months or 4000 miles of ownership. They do cover everything bumper to bumper. 👍🏼
new truck has adaptive steering which makes the steering feel light like that
Whats the tax benefit buying before Dec 31st?
Seems like the SCR and DPF on the 2018 should have been covered under federal emissions warranty.
The new truck is awesome. However, I still don't understand why you'd trade in an F250 diesel that's fully sorted out and working the way you want. With under 100k it's just getting started as a drive train. If the answer is "I just wanted to because it's fun and nice." then that totally makes sense and you can spend your $88k any way you want. You work really hard! But if its because it was going to get old, or you think it makes financial sense, I just don't get that part for a diesel truck with all of those features on it. It's not a better financial deal and the style is the same. From an outsider perspective you spent $88k for 1mpg, wireless charging, a bed camera, and a better massage chair. :)
The car max refund will cover the beretta loss lol
Are you going to detail it?
The new one will get Avalonking one of these days, I don't plan on doing anything else to it 🍻
I had a GTU.... 89 rare car cause if body affects. Ex total it in 2003
The fact that a 4 yr old vehicle breaks that many times and we’re ok with that is crazy vehicles shouldn’t break down that much in the first 100k miles we’ve became use to sub par vehicles
Didn’t you want snother diesel didn’t it matter or didyou get a kick ass deal on the new one?
I did get another diesel, basically the exact same truck but new 🍻
@@WatchJRGo I missed that part. My bad.
Good luck my best friend. Merry Christmas. Hey I got scammed by a TH-camr.
Can’t help but feel a fresh set of tyres at $1500 would have done everything the new one does! I don’t understand the tax laws though so maybe it made sense..
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