Delivery Inspection Check List

[MidnightM]

Updated with physical checklist by @rd50078

Document Link: 2021 Ford F-150 Checklist.pdf


Midnight Delivery Inspection List:

*Try and take your vehicle for a test drive prior to signing!!!*

1. Check to make sure you have the right engine LOL This also includes checking to make sure you have the right trim! **
2. Ensure all engine fluids are at correct levels.
3. Ensure ownership, insurance and license documentation are present.
4. Ensure license plate is affixed!
5. Avoid picking up vehicle in rain or inclement weather as this can hide damage. Vehicle should be clean!
6. Check to make sure paint is accurate & exterior of vehicle is free from major dings/damage
7. Check for spare tire and road side service equipment (i.e., jack etc.)
8. Check body panels, ensure gaps are correct/similar between panels at the very least.
9. Check operation of all hinged trims/panels (Wipers, glove box, doors, tailgates, hood, rear seats etc.)
10. Check operation of all exterior and interior lighting.
11. Check operation of all interior accessories(i.e., Sunroof, outlets, USB/USB-C ports etc.)
12. *While on a test drive, check to ensure smooth operation of drivetrain and cabin noise (turn off radio until time to test sound system).

*Note any discrepancies from normal operation and don't be afraid to discuss with dealer.

**Your partner may find your giddiness and need to explain every detail of your new purchase/optioned trim annoying so keep smiling and tone down the excitement - just a bit - just while with that person


Please feel free to add to this. The other thread went off on a tangent so let's keep this about your personal experience with your 2021 or things you check for!

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[TheOne]

One other thing to check when I took delivery of my 2019 Ranger the tires had 48lb of air in them and I have talked to quite a few others who have found the same problem. The tech didn't check the air pressure in the tires during PDI.

 

[discothan]

Check the under carriage and examine for rust.

 

[satexas]

Paint Chipping - Door edges, all around outside
Dash - do all the parts 'fit' well
Rear Seat 60/40, is the passenger side lined up with driver side (one doesn't hang/sit lower)
Rust on rear-end axle/chassis
dash side-panels, around radio area
drive - check turn signals, auto-cancel on turn
check all lights inspection-style
headlight moisture

 

[Jim Bandy]

For myself due to the forum comments about low batteries & Rust - I'm doing:

1. Face-to-face mtg with service mgr prior to truck deliverly & discuss:

a. Rust
b. Battery life / i.e. serviceability + charging
c. I will let him know that I'm physically going to run a teset on my battery with my Foxwell BT-715 tester. Runing a batty health test & a alternator charging test.
d. Road test & possible faults, btty issues after vehicle runs for awhile & shustdown -(Any Restart Issues).

2. Discuss Truck Fault codes

 

[rd50078]

Midnight Delivery Inspection List:

*Try and take your vehicle for a test drive prior to signing!!!*

1. Check to make sure you have the right engine LOL This also includes checking to make sure you have the right trim! **
2. Ensure all engine fluids are at correct levels.
3. Ensure ownership, insurance and license documentation are present.
4. Ensure license plate is affixed!
5. Avoid picking up vehicle in rain or inclement weather as this can hide damage. Vehicle should be clean!
6. Check to make sure paint is accurate & exterior of vehicle is free from major dings/damage
7. Check for spare tire and road side service equipment (i.e., jack etc.)
8. Check body panels, ensure gaps are correct/similar between panels at the very least.
9. Check operation of all hinged trims/panels (Wipers, glove box, doors, tailgates, hood, rear seats etc.)
10. Check operation of all exterior and interior lighting.
11. Check operation of all interior accessories(i.e., Sunroof, outlets, USB/USB-C ports etc.)
12. *While on a test drive, check to ensure smooth operation of drivetrain and cabin noise (turn off radio until time to test sound system).

*Note any discrepancies from normal operation and don't be afraid to discuss with dealer.

**Your partner may find your giddiness and need to explain every detail of your new purchase/optioned trim annoying so keep smiling and tone down the excitement - just a bit - just while with that person


Please feel free to add to this. The other thread went off on a tangent so let's keep this about your personal experience with your 2021 or things you check for!

I put this check list together for my Limited that is due in the end of the month. Please use as you see fit.

 

[HMG2Ford]

Excellent! Thx for doing this, really handy ... hopefully I'll get mine in early March (being built 12-Feb-21).

 

[bobstar]

I put this check list together for my Limited that is due in the end of the month. Please use as you see fit.

Great List, Thanks

 

[RickZ]

One other thing to check when I took delivery of my 2019 Ranger the tires had 48lb of air in them and I have talked to quite a few others who have found the same problem. The tech didn't check the air pressure in the tires during PDI.

Not the one

 

[kwon]

Checking for dings and scratches is on the list but look specifically on the side windows. They won't be noticed unless looked for and can often occur during transport with rocks being kicked up.

 

[TheOne]

Not the one

Zathras thinks so

 

[RickZ]

Zathras thinks so

I almost said Zathras said it! Loved that series - I thought it was the best SF series

 

[TheOne]

I almost said Zathras said it! Loved that series - I thought it was the best SF series

I agree my friend

 

[DEC]

Updated with physical checklist by @rd50078

Document Link: 2021 Ford F-150 Checklist.pdf


Midnight Delivery Inspection List:

*Try and take your vehicle for a test drive prior to signing!!!*

1. Check to make sure you have the right engine LOL This also includes checking to make sure you have the right trim! **
2. Ensure all engine fluids are at correct levels.
3. Ensure ownership, insurance and license documentation are present.
4. Ensure license plate is affixed!
5. Avoid picking up vehicle in rain or inclement weather as this can hide damage. Vehicle should be clean!
6. Check to make sure paint is accurate & exterior of vehicle is free from major dings/damage
7. Check for spare tire and road side service equipment (i.e., jack etc.)
8. Check body panels, ensure gaps are correct/similar between panels at the very least.
9. Check operation of all hinged trims/panels (Wipers, glove box, doors, tailgates, hood, rear seats etc.)
10. Check operation of all exterior and interior lighting.
11. Check operation of all interior accessories(i.e., Sunroof, outlets, USB/USB-C ports etc.)
12. *While on a test drive, check to ensure smooth operation of drivetrain and cabin noise (turn off radio until time to test sound system).

*Note any discrepancies from normal operation and don't be afraid to discuss with dealer.

**Your partner may find your giddiness and need to explain every detail of your new purchase/optioned trim annoying so keep smiling and tone down the excitement - just a bit - just while with that person


Please feel free to add to this. The other thread went off on a tangent so let's keep this about your personal experience with your 2021 or things you check for!

I agree totally with the inspection. It could save you some headaches later and they can't blame you for anything after you drive off the lot. I made the mistake of picking up a vehicle at night in the rain and got burned. The next day in the sun it looked like they washed it with a wash mitt full of dirt. The vehicle had swirl marks covering the entire body.
Now i have them do no cosmetic work during the pre-car delivery inspection and I tell them to deliver the truck dirty with all the tape left on. Every dealership i have ever used does not know how to wash and detail a new vehicle. I will wash it and clay bar it myself.

 

[papa.charlie]

Similar to what some others have referenced. I posted this digital list last week. Should be able to bring it up on your phone at the dealership. Digital

Also referenced here with a PDF in case you’d like to print.
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/what-to-look-for-on-delivery-inspection.1203/

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