Things to check after taking delivery

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2022 37pp spare tire installed incorrectly. The safety cable went through a small spoke and UNDER the tire itself. I had to remove the safety cable to change my tire. Without tools, I would’ve been sol. I checked my other truck and the cable was properly installed. I purchased both trucks brand new. Picture 1 shows incorrect installation and tire upside down. Picture 2 shows correct installation.
 

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2022 37pp spare tire installed incorrectly. The safety cable went through a small spoke and UNDER the tire itself. I had to remove the safety cable to change my tire. Without tools, I would’ve been sol. I checked my other truck and the cable was properly installed. I purchased both trucks brand new. Picture 1 shows incorrect installation and tire upside down. Picture 2 shows correct installation.

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The spare tire was put upside down by the tire shop after getting a replacement.

So it would seem this was something the tire shop did, not Ford...
 

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It came installed incorrectly from Ford. The tech installed it the same way it was installed from the factory. I’m glad it’s all solved now.
You were the one who said the tire shop put the spare up backwards... I would tend to think the factory who has installed thousands of spares correctly would not suddenly have one done incorrectly...
 

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You were the one who said the tire shop put the spare up backwards... I would tend to think the factory who has installed thousands of spares correctly would not suddenly have one done incorrectly...
It was reinstalled the same way it came from the factory. I was the one who changed the tire and had the problem getting the spare out when I had a blown tire. Even if you don’t believe me, it’s probably a good idea to check the way it’s mounted from the factory, and also when a tire shop puts it back. It’ll take ten seconds to check to make sure the cable goes over the tire.
 

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You were the one who said the tire shop put the spare up backwards... I would tend to think the factory who has installed thousands of spares correctly would not suddenly have one done incorrectly...

But there's more context that he provided that would lead me to believe it was likely installed incorrectly from the factory. I always prefer have all the data before rushing to judgement.
 

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But there's more context that he provided that would lead me to believe it was likely installed incorrectly from the factory. I always prefer have all the data before rushing to judgement.

At least three different threads to read to get all the context LOL

But you sir are correct

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With a handful of us taking delivery of our trucks and experiencing random things that the dealer didnt do or missed durning the PDI, or assembly line miss haps, I thought it might be good to start a list of items for others to check when taking delivery or first get the truck home.

Reading others post over the past few days had me in the garage checking things over and was helpful
copy and add to the list

After delivery items to check:
1. Tire pressure (Ford ships with approx 50psi, door sticker calls for 38) multiple reports
2. Transmission cooler line. (Several post with clips not secured and leaking)
3. Plastic wrap around front shocks (from shipping)
4. Unsecured front shock wiring Harness. Passenger side front live vale control cable grommets not in place (pictures attached)
5. Loud fan noise from under rear seat (from power inverter). TSB posted that module parameters need to be reprogrammed. Multiple reports
6. Check for box link cleats and pro trailer assist wiring harness (if applicable)
7. Correct engine shroud (Ford Performance)
8. Correct interior trim (doors and glove box) reports of random door panels and trim being incorrect
9. Factory bed liner pealing along bulkhead edges
10. Check fuses under hood. Multiple reports! (Not fully seated) engine bay - back corner - passenger side
11. Check fluid levels, oil/coolant
12. inspect rear taillights to ensure they are the same (brightness and overall appearance)
13. Heat shield/insulator pad above exhaust hanging/falling down.
14. Subwoofer housing under rear seat not tighter down completely, rattling sound.multiple reports
15. Rear fuel line vent hose not fastened/clipped hanging down near spare tire rear shock area (picture attached)
16. Rear wire harness near/under tailgate loose or not attached to grommets and holder
17. Coolant lines rubbing Crank pulley (engine bay) picture on page 4
18. Small plastic caps found on steering rack (leftover from assembly?) pic on page 4
19. Fender flair attachment screws loose (rear) pic on page 5.
20. Uneven tailpipes, height difference. MULTIPLE REPORTS Pic on page 5,6 and 7
21. Drivers side door squeak/creek from plastic rivet sticking inside of door jam (from engine bay)
22. Uneven front bumper (measured under from headlights) Pictures on page 10
23. Trim/Carpet panel behind rear seat loose (fasteners) and causes vibration rattle from radio and driving. Pictures on page 10
24. Gap at top of rear fender flares (gap between body and actual flare) Picture Page 10.
25. 310 electrical connection under seat loose:will get a bunch of errors. Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power, Restraints Indicator Lamp Warning, Hill Start Assist Warning, Pre-Collision Assist Not Available, and Blind Spot Detection with Cross-Traffic. Check connection is tight. More info on page 11.


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Anyone notice the driverside missing the ford performance badge where you step? Is that correct?
 
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