I am taking delivery of an 07 mega cab six speed on Saturday and would like to know if there is anything I sould look out for, or if there is anything I need to make sure it has before I leave the dealership.

Thanks in advance,
Adam

 

if your going to be towing make sure it has the wiring harness. It should be in the glove box or somewhere in the cab. its a small thing but nice to make sure you have. it makes it alot easier to install trailer brake controller

 

Cut & paste this checklist into word. Then print & take it with you to the dealer. Take your time; don't let the dealer rush you out to enjoy your new truck. It will take 1-2hrs to go over the truck. If they start getting snooty & asking if you don't trust them, just tell the you don't!

I've used this checklist 3 times and have caught something every time!

Sorry, this is LOOONG!

Paperwork check: IMPORTANT - verify before you fall in love with the truck!!
OK? INSPECT:
Vehicle Identification - Check VIN on dashboard and door plate against title
Option Verification - Check Sticker to verify all codes
"Owners manual, vehicle warranty, Ford contact pamphlet, tire warranty, diesel supplement, and trailer wiring kit (Optional) - should be in glovebox. These items can be very difficult to obtain after the dealership has your money. "
Check for Aux. Idle Control Kit
Floor mats

Exterior Appearance Inspection: (walk around inspection of the exterior )
"NOTE: While inspecting exterior, look for paint problems such as Bubbles in clear coat, Excessive orange peel, Industrial fallout on paint finish, Scratches, Dents, etc."
OK? INSPECT:
Front End & Cab
Nose / Fender / Hood Area
Bumpers (not even a hint of rust)
Fender fit and finish
Hood fit and finish
Grille fit and finish
Cab Area
Door fit and finish
Door Jamb Area
Hinges
Locks
Molding
Rubber gaskets
Outside decorative Trim
Window operation
Check for window cracks / scratches
Mirrors
Roof
Check seams for separation
Radio antenna

Rear End
"Bumpers - watch for dents, rust, loose mounting bolts "
"Tail gate - check latch function, cables "
"Receiver - installed, bolts tight, trailer plug cover opens without interference "
Bed
"Make sure the bed paint matches the cab paint, especially on the new colors "
Fender fit and finish
Floor
Front Wall
Molding
Under body inspection
Check for coffee cups and trash stuffed in chassis rails
Check for proper amount of grease in grease fittings
Check for loose steering box
Shake intermediate steering shaft - feel for any loose parts/joints
Check shocks for for looseness
"Check brake line routing (no kinks, no rubbing) "
Check routing of emergency brake cable


"Jack, Lug Nut, and Tire Checks "
OK? INSPECT:
Wheels & Tires
Check door plate against tire size for match
"Right Front Tire - proper size, tread pattern, inflation pressure "
"Left Front Tire - proper size, tread pattern, inflation pressure "
"Right Rear Tire - proper size, tread pattern, inflation pressure "
"Left Rear Tire - proper size, tread pattern, inflation pressure "
"Spare - installed, proper size and tread "

Jack and wheel changing accessories
Retrieve jack and tire tools - inspect for completeness
"Check jack function - it will be stiff, but should crank up and down "
"Using the lug wrench, verify that all lugs are not crossthreaded and tight "
Check spare tire carrier - Check all functionality
Return jack and accessories

Under hood Inspection
Check function of secondary hood latch
Check for smooth hinge operation with no binding
Check grill for loose fasteners
"Under hood light turns on with hood open, Light goes off before hood closes "
Identify all components
Check brake fluid
Check Power steering fluid
Check PS tubing and hoses for rubbing
Check Oil level
Check washer fluid
Check transmission fluid
"Check for coolant leak, heater hose "
Check Battery cables - tight?
Check A/C hose routing for rubbing
Check firewall noise deadening insulation. Compare against Excursion.
Check on injector additive.
Check Air Cleaner
Installed?
"Check housing for obstructions (coffee cups, trash) "
"Check filter seal - Smear vaseline on filter gasket, close cleaner, open again. check for 100% positive mating mark, vaseline should be displaced (plastic air cleaners housings can warp, allowing unfiltered air to pass) "

"Take a break, go wash your hands"

Interior Inspection - look inside for appearance problems
OK? INSPECT:
Front Seats
Appearance of upholstery and hardware
6-way power seat test.
Recline Function
Front to rear adjustment
Folding Function
Center Console Raises and lowers smoothly
Center Console Latch works.
Rear Seat
Appearance of uphostery and hardware
Function
Fold
Carpet
Check for window or door seal leaks.
Check for stains and tears
General Interior Fit and Finish
Dash & Steering wheel
Shifter & Pedals
Headliner & Door Panels
Check for grill/vent on doors
Sliding Rear Window Open/closing action
Sliding Rear Window Latch Function

Operation Verification
OK? INSPECT:
Set parking brake
"Put manual transmission in neutral, Automatic in Park "
Turn key to run position ( DO NOT START )
Warning lights should illuminate and then go out (engine warning should stay lit )
Oil pressure reads 0
Water Temperature steady
Voltmeter reads less than 12.5 Volts and steady - may be lower in a cold diesel while heater grids cycle
Fuel Gauge steady
Tachometer reads 0
Warning Buzzer should sound if door is opened
Warning Buzzer should sound if headlights are turned on
Start Engine
"Firm brake pedal (not mush, does not slowly sink to floor) "
Oil Pressure - normal and steady
Water temperature - steady
Voltmeter - should read 13.5 to 14.5 volts - may jump up and down on a cold diesel as heater grids cycle on and off
Fuel Gauge - steady
Tachometer - steady at a reasonable idle speed
No Warning Lights or Buzzers
Shift between forward and reverse gears listening for abnormal sounds and clunks
Test Lights
Turn on Lights and check bulbs
Check Instrument Panel Light dimmer
High beam
Low Beam
Tail Lights
License plate lights
Side marker lights
Running lights
Turn lights off
Brake lights
flashers
Turn signals
Dome lights on when doors open
Dome lights on when doors closed and switch on
Check Map light switches
Glove compartment light - on when door open
Glove compartment light - Make certain that it shuts off when glove box door is closed
Bed (cargo) light - Turn on and off with switch
Temporarily Engage Transmission reverse gear and check backup lights
Radio & speaker test - Turn Radio on
Tune an station AM
balance speakers
seek new station
Tune an station FM
balance speakers
seek new station
Play a tape
Play a CD
Mirror Tests
"Vanity Mirror Left, Right "
"Rearview Mirror - adjust, flip day/night "
"Outside Mirror - Adjust Left, Right, Up Down, Check heating functionality "
Look for Mirror Vibration at idle
Steering Wheel
"Blow Horn (should require an easy push, not a great deal of force) "
Turn wheel to lock in both directions - should not bind
Adjust tilt to fit
Overhead Console (if applicable)
Check temperature - make sure all display segments light properly
Check Compass - make sure all display segments light properly
Check Map Lights - make sure all display segments light properly
Power options
Lock and Unlock Doors
Raise and lower windows
Keyless entry functions.
Windshield Wipers
Wash & Wipe
Check All Speeds
Heat and Air Conditioner system
Check for blower motor squeak
cycle through all heat positions - vents should change as expected
Check Fan on all speeds
AC runs in Defrost positions
Temperature **** turns smoothly - note: cold engine may not produce heat

Road Test - Ready for a drive?? Check Seat and Mirror Adjustments
OK? INSPECT:

Test reverse gear
Parking Brake should hold in 1st gear
Release parking brake and run through the gears - listen for noise
Feel for scratchy synchronizers (manual)
"Torque Converter Lockup should stay locked, not hunting (auto) "
Firm shifts
"Listen for noises while running straight, turning, and when stopping "
Can you hear the turn signals?
Listen for valve tappet noises
Feel for a Steering wheel clunk over bumps or when stopping
Push/pull top of steering wheel to check for play
Check alignment - no pulling left or right
Braking - no pulling left or right
"Cruise Control - check function of Set, Coast, Accelerate, Resume, Cancel "
Check mirrors for vibration at speed

"If vehicle is still OK at this point, it can be accepted. "
OK? Complete:

Finalize the paperwork and leave the dealer
Fill up the fuel tank if the dealer did not do it.
Drive the truck on expressway
Test speedometer accuracy with stopwatch & mile markers or GPS
Retest cruise control functions
Listen for noises
Feel for vibrations
Watch for steering problems
Note all the people staring at your sweet ride!

 

Geeez guys, his first post and you give him homework?


Welcome to DTR

 

And a lot of it!!!


The step #1 should be Arive at dealer VERY EARLY!!! Looks like you might be there a while.

Honestly, that is one heck of a good list to take with you. I have actually saved it for myself and any future new vehicles.

 

Here are a couple specific things I would check:

1. Are you a business owner? If so, check out Business Link. Are you Farm Bureau, Military? Commercial? There are rebates available for each.

2. Make sure the check valves on the fuel tank have been retrofitted with a fuel line hose so they are not exposed to water. There was a recall on the 06's, and from what I have read, there are a few 07's that need this as well.

3. Make sure you get it up to Interstate cruising speeds. There have been some issues with driveline vibrations at 65-75 mph. It seems like most of that is gone now.

4. Do the exterior inspection outside if you can, in the sun is the best. Under flourescents, a lot of blemishes/body/paint issues can't be seen.

I loved my megacab, and I'm sure you will too. I finally had to break down and get a truck with an 8ft bed, and the longbeds just don't look right without the training wheels.

 

If you've graduated college in the last 2 years, you can get a college graduate discount as well. I guess that really doesn't help since your taking deliver soon. Man I'm SO jealous!!

 

TonyB, that's a heck of a list, and I'll probly use it in the future...Can't put anything past these guys sometimes/mistakes do happen

 

I had not realized this was his first post! WELCOME!

Homework, heck yeah! We all homework of some sort that needs to be done!

Thanks! Actually, I shamelessly acquired it from thedieselstop, in my dark days before I saw the light! I added a few things and rearranged it. I keep it for times when someone needs it.

Tony

 

Is this for real? I've never heard of it. Just bought a 2007 and I just graduated last May. Might have to kick myself if this is real...

 

Have any option enabled that you want before you sign the paperwork. High idle, Radio stays on, can't think of any others at the moment. I had the high idle enabled on mine - they never knew it was an option until I requested it.

 

oh, and don't forget to remove the dealer decal (sticker) they put on. I removed mine right in front of the sales person.

 

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Thanks! Actually, I shamelessly acquired it from thedieselstop, in my dark days before I saw the light! I added a few things and rearranged it. I keep it for times when someone needs it.

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I thought it look like it may have come from the dark side:
"Owners manual, vehicle warranty, Ford contact pamphlet. What is in the ford contact pamphlet? taxi, wrecker, rental car, hotel, and lemon law lawyer phone #'s

 

Wow, thats quite the list. I'm headed up to Dave Smith Motors on Saturday to pick it up.

I asked about the college grad thing since I just earned a degree, but it is not in play at the moment.

Does the high idle kit come with the truck, or is that something you would like to come with the truck?

Thanks for the ideas and list, and thanks for the welcome.

 

Verify you have insurance on the new truck. Don't trust the dealer to notify the insurance company. Verify yourself with the insurance compay that the new vehicle is insured. I took the dealer's word he contacted the insurance company. He did. The insurance company dropped the ball. I drove a truck for nine months with no insurance on it. Ultimately, you are responsible to verify the insurance. When billed for a new year I found it and fixed it.

Carlton