Things to check after taking delivery

[smurfslayer]

This thread reminds me of all the horror story tesla delivery threads lmao

These are just worst case concerns that individual users have run across that customers can use to validate at time of purchase. Is it a lot to check? Yes. Can it save you an embarrassing failure just off the stealership parking lot? Absolutely. But, the reality is that 99% of people who look for this stuff will find nothing. I took pictures of my truck from every angle, crawled underneath, checked it out, test drove it, checked it again and found nothing. The only warranty concern I had was my fault - moonroof that I didn’t properly maintain broken tracks a couple years on.

 

[hyperspeed]

These are just worst case concerns that individual users have run across that customers can use to validate at time of purchase. Is it a lot to check? Yes. Can it save you an embarrassing failure just off the stealership parking lot? Absolutely. But, the reality is that 99% of people who look for this stuff will find nothing. I took pictures of my truck from every angle, crawled underneath, checked it out, test drove it, checked it again and found nothing. The only warranty concern I had was my fault - moonroof that I didn’t properly maintain broken tracks a couple years on.

I completely understand, especially with how wonky / disrupted global supply chains have been. Manufacturing processes have been disturbed and QC is not what it used to be on many production lines. This will be a great resource to when my truck arrives in the next week or so.

 

[raptor556]

I'd say it's smart to do whatever checking you want BEFORE signing on the dotted line. Not after.

After that sign the paperwork and try to enjoy your purchase.

If you want to fine tooth comb your Ford you are probably starting with the wrong brand in the first place.

 

[smurfslayer]

I'd say it's smart to do whatever checking you want BEFORE signing on the dotted line. Not after.

After that sign the paperwork and try to enjoy your purchase.

If you want to fine tooth comb your Ford you are probably starting with the wrong brand in the first place.

Not at all. Ford makes trucks, and statistically speaking you stand a very good chance of fine tooth combing your Raptor and finding nothing more than excessive tire shine. But, taking the time to inspect up front could save you fr driving off the lot with some rare one off issue.
I used the 2017 thread and created a check list. Paperwork took me maybe 20 minute, really quick. Test drive was about 40-45 minutes. We were at the stealership nut over 3.5 hour. The rest of the time was me checking the truck I just stroked the biggest personal heck I’d written.

so yes, I was nit picking the crap out of it. I brought my own tire gauge, I measured panel gaps with dial calipers,pics from every vantage point…

but that was me with my money not someone else’s money. FWIW I uncovered nothing with the truck and nothing popped up after

 

[raptor556]

Cool, so basically what you said is exactly what I said. If you are going to look over your vehicle, might be smart to do that before you sign on the dotted line. Whether you want to nit pick it or not with your panel gap tool. which by the way is amazingly ****. Step back and look at it, does it look ok or not? There's your answer on panel gaps.


And I'll say it again. yeah i'm sure most ford's like most other vehicles in general are nearly issue free from the factory. But it ain't an aston martin if you want to get crazy with the inspection.

 

[doverrover]

Ugh. I'm 2.5 hours away from the dealer that I purchased this from. Checking all of these before signing the dotted line would be nearly impossible. If I find something wrong I can't just go back easily to the dealer.

 

[Littlefx4]

Ugh. I'm 2.5 hours away from the dealer that I purchased this from. Checking all of these before signing the dotted line would be nearly impossible. If I find something wrong I can't just go back easily to the dealer.

Sure you can….ROAD TRIP!

 

[smurfslayer]

Sure you can….ROAD TRIP!

Context. Virginia is what? 10, maybe 12 counties in Texas ?
it’s difficult to conceive of this when you’re stuck on the east coast ;-)

 

[4wheelinAZ]

That's exactly what I plan to try! I had to do that to the aftermarket exhaust I put on the Explorer ST - it adjusted in the same place and in the way you are describing.

Did you ever attempt this? Did it work?

 

[V8 Goat]

Did you ever attempt this? Did it work?

Yes. I did adjust it, and it worked perfectly for me. I have since sold the truck due to the incessant clunking, but at least the exhaust tips were level!