long-term reliability

[Zprins44]

Hey y'all,

I'm new here, so forgive me if this has already been posted. I am looking at trading in my current car for a 2017 Raptor SuperCrew this upcoming weekend. It has 53k and change miles on it, and I will find out more when I go to see it on Saturday. I was wondering, what is the long-term reliability like on these trucks, and what are things I should look out for/ask about when I go to look at it this weekend?

I appreciate the help!

 

[DougDimmadome]

At 53K the shocks are due for a rebuild, and there is a bit of issues with the cam phasers but you'll hear the engine ticking when that rears its ugly head. Beyond that they're pretty reliable trucks.

 

[Zprins44]

At 53K the shocks are due for a rebuild, and there is a bit of issues with the cam phasers but you'll hear the engine ticking when that rears its ugly head. Beyond that they're pretty reliable trucks.

my buddy was telling me about the cam phasers, what all does that entail if they're bad? Oil changes often should help avoid that correct?

 

[ColoradoBoss]

my buddy was telling me about the cam phasers, what all does that entail if they're bad? Oil changes often should help avoid that correct?

I don't think there's a way to avoid it. I change my oil every 3k, but if my suspicions are correct I've had the issue since the truck was new.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Plastic oil pan in 2017. The pan being plastic itself isn't necessarily a problem but they leak like crazy

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Hey y'all,

I'm new here, so forgive me if this has already been posted. I am looking at trading in my current car for a 2017 Raptor SuperCrew this upcoming weekend. It has 53k and change miles on it, and I will find out more when I go to see it on Saturday. I was wondering, what is the long-term reliability like on these trucks, and what are things I should look out for/ask about when I go to look at it this weekend?

I appreciate the help!

You'll be fine as reliability goes. Cam phasers are all that usually go bad but there very apparent on cold starts so as long as this 2017 Raptor doesn't have that you should be good. Maintenence wise Fox advises to rebuild the shocks every 50k miles so you'd need a rebuild if it hasn't been done yet. Good luck!

 

[GoDucks]

I have 58k miles and honestly don't think shock need rebuilding, my truck rides no different than my friends 2020 raptor that has 21k miles. I been off road on sand dunes a few times, hit trails exploring 10x, towed a 6k pound fishing boat 3x per year. I am going to buy new shocks maybe around 70k miles. Cam phasers TSB was done at 45k. My only issue I've had that I can't figure out is my front camera blue screen, put in new camera and no fix yet.

 

[FordTechOne]

my buddy was telling me about the cam phasers, what all does that entail if they're bad? Oil changes often should help avoid that correct?

There was an issue with the calibration that was causing premature wear to the locking mechanism, resulting in chatter on a cold start. Be sure that recall 21B10 was completed, that is the new software. If the recall was completed prior to 2/28/22, the truck also qualifies for extended warranty coverage under program 21N03.

Oil changes are critical, especially on turbocharged engines. Be sure to verify the maintenance records.

 

[marine5804]

2018 screw with 120k miles and going. Bought it with 85k. Stay on top of the maintenance and you should have no problems.

 

[Winchester30]

Cam phasers likely warrantied.
Shocks may need a rebuild.
I’m at 54k now, original owner, no major issues with truck, shocks are also fine for awhile. Off road and some towing with truck, too.