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Need some advice on what to look for on a used 20-21 ST
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I've had problems with almost all mechanical and electronic powertrain components. That includes transmission, fuel pump, CV boots, catalytic converter, transfer case, differential, speed sensors, AWD module, FADA, etc. mostly in the first 4 years. All were covered under either factory or extended warranty. I have almost 72K miles now and the engine is a gem and has had zero problems. On 12/4/26 the warranty expires and I will trade it in before that date. I do not want to be stuck with expensive major repairs.
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I have had my later build 2020 for a couple years now and really no problems. It is getting close to 90K. It did have a catalytic converter replaced right before I got it. I do see where sometime in the future the flex connections on the exhaust will need to be replaced as i see a hint of black soot (doesn't look very difficult), but they are not near bad enough to replace yet. I did have the rear hatch window replaced because the defroster grid was peeling off of the window. I've read this is a sporadic problem with 2020 and 2021 models. And the stupid tire pressure sensors all went dead around the 5 year mark, which is common. Otherwise everything works perfect and I have not seen any records or evidence other work has been done. Even still have the original FADA that other say can be a problem.
One feature the 2020 had that later years didn't is the heated windshield for the windshield wipers. If looking at a 2020, would definitely get a later build versus early as it sounds like early builds had a lot of problems. I believe Ford started building the 2020 pretty early in the year, like in April of 2019.
One feature the 2020 had that later years didn't is the heated windshield for the windshield wipers. If looking at a 2020, would definitely get a later build versus early as it sounds like early builds had a lot of problems. I believe Ford started building the 2020 pretty early in the year, like in April of 2019.
