Buying '19 FiST with 73k miles

[Corvus]

Mustang Ecoboost owner that needed a fun commuter. Not fond of using the pony for a 116 mile commute.

But before buying the FiST even I have run into the infamous blend door issue as the car has that problem. The dealer agreed to knock $500 off for the problem and provide me with the replacement parts since he was not able to have it ready for me before I scheduled to pick it up. (What it would cost in labor for them.) I figured based on what I have seen I can replace them in the dealership parking lot real quick before making the 4 hour drive home. (Mustang has same issue, all Fords seem to, so familiar with the parts and process.)

Asking $12,250 including everything which I considered a fair price if not a bit suspicous. Car is bone stock as far as I can tell and in really good condition considering miles. I am guessing warranty ran out and previous owner decided to bail after a $500+ quote to fix the blend door actuators...

I am buckling up as this could turn out to be an adventure but hoping it turns into a reliable fun commuter with the occassional replacement actuator being the possibility of a necessary evil.

Is there anything else in particular I should be on the look out for? I test drove one and noticed these little 1.6s tick a lot, is that normal?

 

[D1JL]

Dave

 

[pixelzombie]

I can't say I've noticed any ticking in my 2016 with about 70K, but I always make sure to use a good brand of motor oil.

 

[Cneu]

The blend door issue isn't that big of a deal. I wouldn't really worry about replacing it asap. as long as they still work it's just a few seconds of clicking whenever you change the temp. Get the finger wrench to do it, really.

I have the parts to replace mine but haven't bothered cuz mine's only an issue if I go above/below ~72F, which isn't a bother cuz it's winter right now so it's always on high temp.

Mine ticks too. I've never really worried about it. I tried running a heavier weight oil but it didnt seem to make any difference.

Congrats on your fun new car.

 

[Capri to ST]

Welcome, the cars have proved to be quite reliable. There are many people on here pushing considerably more horsepower, and the engines stand up to it well.
I've had mine since it was new in 2016, and the only things I've done besides maintenance are two of the actuators which you mentioned, and my screen system had to be replaced.The actuators I paid for but the screen system was done on warranty.
The engines were used virtually stock in the Formula Ford series and also in a winning rally car. If they can stand up to the demands of racing, that gives me a good feeling for their durability on the street. Here's my favorite video to send new owners which shows the car standing up to the abuse of rallying-

View: https://youtu.be/kM1nkR8pkX4?list=FLur65YQuzud3gXqwZTZTrxQ