I'm struggling to make a decision. I purchased a 2018 Lariat with the 3.0 and have owned it for roughly 6 weeks. Out of the 6 weeks I have owned it I have been able to drive it for about 8 days. I like the truck overall but it has let me down both times I went out of the county. Once 350 miles from home and the other 50 miles from home while hauling a trailer. The first issue was the transmission. The dealer said it was a corroded oil coolant line. He stated it was the only corrosion he could find anywhere on the truck. It must have broken on the drive to the cabin and leaked out all of the fluid on the drive. It was slipping gears by the time I parked it. The next issue is a blown motor. I believe the dealer said it was a piston ring but I'm not exactly sure. I do know it took out the whole engine and for is putting in a new engine and turbo. I am frustrated with the truck right now but does it make more sense to keep it or sell it at this point? Also if ford puts in a new engine is the engine a 2021 and have there been updates since the 2018 model year?
Any input is appreciated.
Any input is appreciated.