Considering a 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor—Seeking a Carfax Alternative

[Raymond Sumner]

I wanted to share my excitement about a vehicle I’m considering and get some advice from you all.

I’ve always had a passion for trucks, and recently, I found a stunning 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor with a V6 EcoBoost engine. It’s got 61,973 miles on it and is listed for $55,000. I’ve heard so many amazing things about the Raptor—its off-road capabilities, powerful performance, and overall versatility for both work and play. I can already picture myself taking it on weekend adventures, whether it’s hitting the trails or towing my boat to the lake.

Before I take the plunge, though, I want to make sure I’m making a wise investment. I reached out to the seller for the VIN to check the vehicle's history, but I’m also wondering if there are any good alternatives to Carfax for running a report. I want to know if this truck has had any accidents or issues in its past.

 

[mprice1234]

I would also ask the seller for any maintenence history.

 

[thatJeepguy]

solid milage for the year so sounds like a decent amount of highway use. There is also autocheck. That service deals with more titling and car value based metrics. Carfax is more maintenance and accident driven. A used car pre inspection is always highly recommended. If nothing but oil changes were done , yr looking at :

Front rear diffs
T case
Id personally do the trans filter and fluid (not flush)
Engine air filter
Cabin air filter
Tires?
How are the rear leafs?
Shocks rebuilt?

 

[Raymond Sumner]

Thanks so much for all the great advice! I really appreciate everyone’s input. After reaching out to the seller and waiting for a response, I decided to do some more digging into the truck’s history. I used Instant VIN Report as a Carfax Alternative, and I found that the truck had a minor damage incident in the past. While the report didn’t show anything major, it's definitely something to keep in mind when considering the vehicle. Link for checking

History Report for VIN 1FTEX1RG3LFB85329 | instantvinreports.com

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The rest of the report looked pretty clean, so I feel more confident about the truck overall. I’ll definitely follow up on the maintenance history and consider getting a pre-purchase inspection to make sure everything’s in top shape before moving forward.

I’m excited about the Raptor, but I’m glad I took the extra steps to make sure I’m making a well-informed decision. Thanks again for all your help!

 

[mprice1234]

Good luck with your pursuit, looking forward to seeing some pics and seeing you in the forum.

 

[smurfslayer]

Ford dealers can run an Oasis report with the VIN
feel free to check out: https://www.fordraptorforum.com/thr...n-too”-raptor-some-things-to-look-for.101501/

 

[Raymond Sumner]

Good luck with your pursuit, looking forward to seeing some pics and seeing you in the forum.

Thanks! I’m excited to dig into the details and share updates along the way. I ran a report and found some recall records along with a minor accident history for the car. I’m not sure what the recalls are about, though. Could you take a look and help me figure out what they might involve? It’d be a big help

 

[mprice1234]

Thanks! I’m excited to dig into the details and share updates along the way. I ran a report and found some recall records along with a minor accident history for the car. I’m not sure what the recalls are about, though. Could you take a look and help me figure out what they might involve? It’d be a big help
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Do you have your VIN number, easy to check recalls with the vin, https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls but what I could find:
The fix: dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin the week of May 23 rd, 2022. The Ford reference number for this recall is 22S26.
Dec 6, 2022 · TSB 21G01 has been extended to December 31 2023. This is the program that gets your BlueCruise working if you have the hardware installed but it came out of the factory incomplete.
23V509/23S35 On your vehicle, it may be possible for the rear axle wire harness to chafe over an extended period of time, damaging the electric parking brake wiring