How to Buy a Used Ford Truck

When you think about buying a truck, most people think about Ford trucks. They have been some of the most popular trucks over the years. It's simple to buy a new truck, but buying a used Ford truck requires a little research to ensure you are getting the best value for your money. You can find used Ford trucks for sale everywhere, but getting a good deal is important.

Instructions

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Conduct an Internet search to find used Ford trucks for sale in your area. You can use websites such as Auto Trader. They will have listings for the used Ford trucks being sold in your local area. You can also do a Google search to find Ford dealers in your area. Most of them will have websites that will allow you to browse for the truck you want before visiting their used car lot. You can normally even see the mileage online. This way you can disregard anything that has high mileage right away.

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Make a list of the used Ford trucks you want to look at and test drive. Make time to look at each truck individually. If the truck is from a used car lot, you can easily visit at your leisure. If you need to look at trucks being sold by private owners, you should call and make an appointment.

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Assess the condition of the vehicle. Look for any rust in critical areas, such as the frame of the truck. Test the brakes to see if they squeak, look at the tires to see if they need replacing and start the car to make sure it's easy to start and not burning oil. You should also take the vehicle on a test drive to make sure everything is running well.

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Know the history of the vehicle. You should ask the current owner if he knows anything about the car's history, but you should also take down the VIN and run a Carfax report online. The Carfax report will tell you if the car has had any previous damage from accidents.

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Kelley Blue Book online provides the values of vehicles based on the year, make and model. Before discussing the price with the seller, you should check the going rates for used Ford trucks. You can also look on the Ford website to search for any recalls on that particular model and year.

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When you are sure the truck is in a decent, safe condition you should discuss the price. Sometimes you can talk the seller down a little on the price. If things need repaired on the vehicle, you should make them a condition of the sale.