The Punch List - Things to Check on Delivery

So I should be taking delivery within this week. I was thinking it appropriate for everyone to work together here to compile a list of things to be checked given the number of QC issues many have discovered. Maybe an admin can sticky this too but I guess we'll see.

Here are my initial ideas on things to be sure to look at when you take delivery

1. Excessive use of Wheel Weights to balance wheels - I have seen as many as 28 weights put on a single rim

2. Ford Performance Engine Cover - I know of one truck that arrived to dealership with the incorrect engine cover.

3. Underbody Rust - Suspension, Frame, Pumpkin, CV Joints, etc

4. Under Grill Trim Mismatch - 1 Case of a vehicle arriving with a different color grill trim piece reported.

Feel free to provide feedback, input, addons, etc.

If you have taken delivery please post photos of the problem areas you have.

Thanks all!

The obvious, check your paint one panel at a time, bumpers for shipping damage. Check the epoxy used to seal the roof panels.

And check that the damper for the tailgate is installed, although there seems to be omen question on whether this should truly be installed at all trim levels.

Leaking differential

especially if it was built on a monday or friday

FUBARd

Check the fascia around the headlight. Mine was loose where it met the trim under the grill.
Tone

Agree with the list. At delivery (39 factory miles for testing), front of diff had (has) excessive corrosion. Dealer wouldn't address since it's cosmetic. Called Ford, sent me to another dealer for a safety inspection by a Master Mechanic. Nada. No issues. Nice to have the inspection but the corrosion/rust ****** me off. Maybe some Rustoleum (on a $70K truck)...

I've seen the same condition on two other raptors. Any similar experiences and/or remedies?

ReconRaptor said:

Agree with the list. At delivery (39 factory miles for testing), front of diff had (has) excessive corrosion. Dealer wouldn't address since it's cosmetic. Called Ford, sent me to another dealer for a safety inspection by a Master Mechanic. Nada. No issues. Nice to have the inspection but the corrosion/rust ****** me off. Maybe some Rustoleum (on a $70K truck)...

I've seen the same condition on two other raptors. Any similar experiences and/or remedies?

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I am just going to sand and paint mine with some rustoleum before I use the Amsoil HDMP to coat everything.
Tone

Tonecapone said:

I am just going to sand and paint mine with some rustoleum before I use the Amsoil HDMP to coat everything.
Tone

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That is a fantastic idea. Amsoil is some good stuff!