Hey Everyone,
I previously owned a 2016 Explorer Sport since new, it had 85K miles and was still in great shape (and paid off), unfortunately a drunk driver hit it hard at around 50mph in a residential area while it was parked on the street (ripped the rear drivers wheel clean off the vehicle). So I'm shopping for its replacement. I've considered new ST or ST Line but am very tempted by this low mileage 2021 ST - with the exception of the intake valve recall that makes me very nervous. When I asked a Ford service department, they just said there is no advice yet. I've read on here that there is an extended warranty - this one still has 19 months and 25K mileage on the powertrain warranty, but the dealer couldn't't confirm that. I'm just nervous about what happens after that runs out if the potentially bad valve bricks the engine. Any advice for me? This one doesn't seem to have any deletes from the factory - build date was 8/21 and it went into service in 9/21. Thanks in advanced - looking forward to the forum once I find the right one - hopefully this is it!
I previously owned a 2016 Explorer Sport since new, it had 85K miles and was still in great shape (and paid off), unfortunately a drunk driver hit it hard at around 50mph in a residential area while it was parked on the street (ripped the rear drivers wheel clean off the vehicle). So I'm shopping for its replacement. I've considered new ST or ST Line but am very tempted by this low mileage 2021 ST - with the exception of the intake valve recall that makes me very nervous. When I asked a Ford service department, they just said there is no advice yet. I've read on here that there is an extended warranty - this one still has 19 months and 25K mileage on the powertrain warranty, but the dealer couldn't't confirm that. I'm just nervous about what happens after that runs out if the potentially bad valve bricks the engine. Any advice for me? This one doesn't seem to have any deletes from the factory - build date was 8/21 and it went into service in 9/21. Thanks in advanced - looking forward to the forum once I find the right one - hopefully this is it!
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