I currently drive a 2019 Honda civic EX. I enjoy the vehicle but I’m needing a 4x4 with moderate towing capacity for winter driving and my landscaping business. My eyes are currently set on a 2014 ford explorer sport. It checks my boxes for drivetrain and towing capacity but it’s also extremely fast (for a full-size SUV) and luxurious. It’s got 110,000 miles for a price of $12,500. Is there anything I should know before pulling the trigger? Any vehicle in the same price range which is explicitly better?
If i remember on the 3.5 ecoboost engine the water pump is run off the timing chain. It’s a very expensive replacement since it’s labor intensive.
Biggest thing with these motors’/drivetrain. ^