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2018 Ford F-150 — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?

SleeperEnthusiastCommunity StarterJul 26, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostDetroit
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 23,500 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick state-inspection-style look? If I figure it out I will update the thread.
apr
11.44
location
Detroit
ppi planned
term months
60
asking price
35500
dealer addons
495
dealer doc fee
399
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TireDriver317Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 26, 2026permalink
I would start here: write down what you already tested so the next step is not a repeat.
GarageDetailer790Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 26, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, owner data points help more than a generic forum diagnosis on a 2018 Ford F-150.
TrailGeek611Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 27, 2026permalink
Fair, but in Detroit, I care more about the thing I will notice every day than the spec-sheet extra.
TrailGeek611Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 26, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, owner data points help more than a generic forum diagnosis on a 2018 Ford F-150. That is from a 2018 Ford F-150 in Detroit, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
TireDriver317Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 27, 2026permalink
I would start here: write down what you already tested so the next step is not a repeat. That is from a 2018 Ford F-150 in Detroit, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
NoMarkupFan817Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 27, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, owner data points help more than a generic forum diagnosis on a 2018 Ford F-150. That is from a 2018 Ford F-150 in Detroit, so take the climate with a grain of salt. Happy to compare notes if your setup differs.
TireSeller915Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 27, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, owner data points help more than a generic forum diagnosis on a 2018 Ford F-150. That is from a 2018 Ford F-150 in Detroit, so take the climate with a grain of salt. Happy to compare notes if your setup differs.
GarageDetailer790Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 27, 2026permalink
I would not stop there. write down what you already tested so the next step is not a repeat.
SleeperEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 27, 2026permalink
Useful — I will report back after I verify that on my 2018 Ford F-150.
SleeperEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 27, 2026permalink
Thanks, this narrowed it down. I am going to try the simpler check on the 2018 Ford F-150 first.
TrailGeek611Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 27, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: in Detroit, I care more about the thing I will notice every day than the spec-sheet extra.
SleeperEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 28, 2026permalink
OP update: I tried the suggestion from earlier and it only happens under that one condition.
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