Looking to buy a 2010 anything to look for or info

[Jcsquared]

Hi my name is Jason I am looking at buying a Raptor I am looking at 4 used ones all 2010 anything I should look for at any problems. 2 are 5.4 other are 6.2. I am from New Jersey

 

[beemerman]

6.2 is faster. Oh and welcome.


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[Witchy]

6.2 all the way Welcome.


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[Leeann]

6.2

 

[Yukon Joe]

Both engines are good, but there is a reason the 6.2 became standard.

The 2010s have had rear axle problems when off roaded. Ask if they have ever been replaced. The replacement ones have a better design.

Also, some are experiencing some tranny leaking on the bell housing. Right around 50 to 60K miles.

Yukon Joe
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[KaiserM715]

The 2010's are the only ones that can do a brake-stand burnout.

All of the others limit the engine RPM when your foot is on the brake.

The 2010s have had rear axle problems when off roaded. Ask if they have ever been replaced. The replacement ones have a better design.

That was only on the early 5.4 models (before the 6.2 was even available) - it was a manufacturing issue. Ford had a bad batch of axles. The design was not changed during the 2010 MY, and I have heard of no issues on 2010's with the 6.2.

Also, some are experiencing some tranny leaking on the bell housing. Right around 50 to 60K miles.

I thought madcow was the only one having any issues. Are there others?

 

[Yukon Joe]

The 2010's are the only ones that can do a brake-stand burnout.

All of the others limit the engine RPM when your foot is on the brake.

That was only on the early 5.4 models (before the 6.2 was even available) - it was a manufacturing issue. Ford had a bad batch of axles. The design was not changed during the 2010 MY, and I have heard of no issues on 2010's with the 6.2.


I thought madcow was the only one having any issues. Are there others?

I don't know if it is engine specific. WSI blew his rear axle, he has a 6.2. One of the RPG trucks at TRR 12 blew one. Warsurfer blew his at havoc. Don't know the engine of the last two.

As for the tranny, I think there have been others. Again, WSI. I think Whtrap, and some others. Seeing the fluid has been from multiple causes. Didn't Pirateair say his was from a loose bolt?

I guess I should have stated that none of these are chronic problems. But at least some thing to consider when looking to buy.

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[Hockster]

I had a 2010 5.4 my only complaint was the transmission. It was one of the first new 6 speeds and it SUCKED!!! If you are considering a early model make what I would do is drive it at 35-45 mph and do a 3/4 throttle press to get it to kick down into lower gears. Like as if you wanted to pass a slow driver. The down shift on mine and many others feels like you got hit in the ass. I had mine in 3 times for a megatronics(aka..trans valvebody) change and it never helped. It is much worse in colder weather also. My 2012 ins a day and night difference

 

[Jcsquared]

Thank you for your replies. I am trying to find a nice 6.2L but everyone I have seen has been beat up. I found a really nice 5.4 Raptor w 40k miles loaded nav sunroof etc for $35k

 

[MotuMute]

6.2 2010 = WIN!!!


There is no better year IMO and I would not trade mine for a newer year - when it comes to offroading. The others get fancier, but the 6.2 2010's overall have a great track record. Keep looking (including nationwide). Welcome & Good Luck!