R1jamn
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I took delivery of my 2014 Scab on 12-6-13.
I thought I performed a descent inspection of my Raptor before "Officially" taking delivery of it. But I didn't inspect it good enough.
The PDI was not completed. There was still plastic covering the blue anodized Fox shocks on the front. The dash still had plastic all over it. The center wheel hubs still had plastic on them.
Upon further inspection I found that the kid detailing my Raptor scratched the plexiglass that covers the guages.
I did find one problem from factory while at the dealer lot. It was a broken door detent mechanism on the passenger door.
On the 400 mile drive home with my new Raptor, I noticed the steering wheel was not clocked at 12 o'clock. It was off a couple of degrees to the left.
I drove on both sides of the freeway and in the middle of the freeway (highest crown point) to determine if it was the road crown affecting the clocking or if it was a bad alignment.
I checked the distance from rear axle to front axles to make sure the rear axle was installed correctly(aka dog walk). the distance was even on both sides. I checked the tire pressure and they were all good.
It appears that the clocking is off only.
After a couple of days at home I noticed the rear bumper was bent on the left hand side. The plastic bumper cover attatched to the bumper had a bow on the left hand side also.
Inspect your new Raptor thoroughly before you officially take delivery of it.
Don't be affraid to take an hour or more to completely inspect it. Bring a family member or two, or friends, to help inspect your new vehicle.
Do not let your excitment hinder your ability in handling practical matters.
Step 1.) Go to your dealership where your new Raptor is located and be cordial with the salesman and staff.
Step 2.) Ask to perform a vehicle inspection and test drive. You must be adamant on this.
Step 3.) If you find anything wrong with your Raptor make sure it is documented and taken care of with a "Due Bill" or similar. This is not a warranty repair at this point. It falls in the lap of the dealership to make it right.
Step 4.) Start paperwork. (Credit Applicaton/Show insurance/Financing/etc.)
I have taken my new Raptor into a dealership in my area and have left it with them to fix.
First pic shows bent bumper on the left and the bowed plastic.
Second pic shows the left hand side of bumper that is spread away from bed of truck.
Third pic shows the side of bumper on the right hand side. It is not spread out from side of bed
I thought I performed a descent inspection of my Raptor before "Officially" taking delivery of it. But I didn't inspect it good enough.
The PDI was not completed. There was still plastic covering the blue anodized Fox shocks on the front. The dash still had plastic all over it. The center wheel hubs still had plastic on them.
Upon further inspection I found that the kid detailing my Raptor scratched the plexiglass that covers the guages.
I did find one problem from factory while at the dealer lot. It was a broken door detent mechanism on the passenger door.
On the 400 mile drive home with my new Raptor, I noticed the steering wheel was not clocked at 12 o'clock. It was off a couple of degrees to the left.
I drove on both sides of the freeway and in the middle of the freeway (highest crown point) to determine if it was the road crown affecting the clocking or if it was a bad alignment.
I checked the distance from rear axle to front axles to make sure the rear axle was installed correctly(aka dog walk). the distance was even on both sides. I checked the tire pressure and they were all good.
It appears that the clocking is off only.
After a couple of days at home I noticed the rear bumper was bent on the left hand side. The plastic bumper cover attatched to the bumper had a bow on the left hand side also.
Inspect your new Raptor thoroughly before you officially take delivery of it.
Don't be affraid to take an hour or more to completely inspect it. Bring a family member or two, or friends, to help inspect your new vehicle.
Do not let your excitment hinder your ability in handling practical matters.
Step 1.) Go to your dealership where your new Raptor is located and be cordial with the salesman and staff.
Step 2.) Ask to perform a vehicle inspection and test drive. You must be adamant on this.
Step 3.) If you find anything wrong with your Raptor make sure it is documented and taken care of with a "Due Bill" or similar. This is not a warranty repair at this point. It falls in the lap of the dealership to make it right.
Step 4.) Start paperwork. (Credit Applicaton/Show insurance/Financing/etc.)
I have taken my new Raptor into a dealership in my area and have left it with them to fix.
First pic shows bent bumper on the left and the bowed plastic.
Second pic shows the left hand side of bumper that is spread away from bed of truck.
Third pic shows the side of bumper on the right hand side. It is not spread out from side of bed
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