Is the Ferrari FF reliable?
While the FF is a luxury car that has been skillfully developed and engineered, it is not totally devoid of issues.
Ferraris command a big premium over rivals, so if you do commit to a used FF then be prepare to fork out substantial funds to get it repaired.
Make sure you follow the right service intervals and take out a warranty with a main dealer to prevent huge bills.
Drivetrain: The power transfer unit, which controls the FF’s complex four-wheel drive system, is prone to failure due to fluid ingress, typically caused by a faulty crankcase seal.
It costs around £30k (ouch!) to replace, but many specialists will repair and upgrade it for about £10,000. The radiator’s plastic tank is prone to leaking after around 100,000 miles and the oil pan can drip too.
Gearbox: Make sure the dual-clutch auto shifts smoothly up through the gears. The gearbox can leak and suffer from sensor issues, which often means it will need to be rebuilt, or worse, replaced.
Battery: Be wary of cars that have stood idle: if the battery has died, it can sometimes flag some obscure error codes.
Lithium-based batteries are expensive to replace, so always keep them on a trickle charger.
Electrics: Manettino switch failure and tyre pressure sensor errors are common. Test the battery before getting stuck into fault codes.
