2022 F150 Lightning Lariat ER for $56k seems to good to be true. What's the catch?

[Amps]

CarFax shows it was Lemon Law buyback by FoMoCo. That's what's staining the title.

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHisto...UmY20n5jgE_RXEbVC0Gf7rPlWST9bJDo1B8XJEg1H_7lw

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[astricklin]

I have to believe that the aftermarket wheels with the aggressive looking all terrain tires is what affected your range. It doesn't seem that most people with the factory wheels/tires are seeing that large of a hit at highway speeds.

 

[Amps]

I find it hard to believe that a vehicle would be deemed salvage just because the wiper motor needed to be replaced.

Speculation: Wiper motor fails, goes out-of-service, and dealer/manufacturer couldn't provide part within Lemon Law time requirements. Triggers LL manufacturer buyback, which kills title.

 

[astricklin]

Truck with a windshield wiper motor recall gets a salvage title, while one of my cars that had the whole front end replaced with airbag deployment and everything never got issued a salvage title when I bought it back from the insurance company.

Just goes to show that you have to look deeper into things.

 

[jdmackes]

the Carfax shows it as Ford buying it back because of the wiper motor, I think that's really all it is. Could someone have demanded that Ford rebuy the truck because the wiper motor didn't work and maybe they couldn't get it repaired quick enough?

 

[pc500]

It's cheap because its salvage title. It'll keep affecting the resale. If it's due to something acceptable to you (IE: not major accident damage), it can be a deal. For that price I'd buy it. Non-salvage carmax offers are 67k, and most used are north of that.

 

[astricklin]

Biggest question is will the factory powertrain warranty now be void?

 

[jdmackes]

Makes me want to sell my truck and grab this one

 

[Amps]

I think that's really all it is.

Probably mix in some angry customer because the range is killed by the tires and speed, a dealer who let it sit in the 'back 40' a few weeks before getting around to it, and a strict Lemon Law. I'd buy it if they threw in an extended warranty.

180 miles/ 131 kWh battery = 1.4 mi/kWh @ 75 mph
200 miles/ 110 kWh (85% useful kWh) = 1.8 mi/kWh @ 75 mph

 

[astricklin]

Makes me want to sell my truck and grab this one

You can't, I may try to buy it instead of my $53k pro that's coming this week or next....

 

[TheWoo]

Everyone considering this needs to know that a branded title never goes away - and will always impact resale. In fact, many dealerships won't touch even touch them, so trading them in can be a problem. That said, if you have a good relationship with a dealership that does deal with branded title vehicles, you can get a good deal.

That good deal will still be discounted in less value when you trade back in eventually.

Also, for many dealerships and private buyers, it doesn't matter what the reason for the branded title is, it will be a non-starter.

 

[astricklin]

Everyone considering this needs to know that a branded title never goes away - and will always impact resale. In fact, many dealerships won't touch even touch them, so trading them in is a problem. That said, if you have a good relationship with a dealership that does deal with branded title vehicles, you can get a good deal.

All that said, the good deal will still be discounted in less value when you trade back in eventually.

Be aware - for many dealerships and private buyers, it doesn't matter what the reason for the branded title is, it will be a non-starter for many.

Keep it till it is worthless anyway

 

[TheWoo]

Keep it till it is worthless anyway

Yes - these can be great options if the issue has been addressed and you want to drive it until it dies.

 

[astricklin]

Everyone considering this needs to know that a branded title never goes away - and will always impact resale. In fact, many dealerships won't touch even touch them, so trading them in can be a problem. That said, if you have a good relationship with a dealership that does deal with branded title vehicles, you can get a good deal.

That good deal will still be discounted in less value when you trade back in eventually.

Also, for many dealerships and private buyers, it doesn't matter what the reason for the branded title is, it will be a non-starter.

Title washing is a thing.

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