Sleddog Report post Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Here's the checklist I will be using to do the acceptance check on my FFH when it arrives. Please feel free to use any, all or none of it. Use it to create your own. The checkboxes were not copied over so I placed bullets in front of each item. This checklist takes about an 1 hour so to complete including the test ride. I bring my own tire pressure gauge. I also will take pictures of any sub-standard item. This way there is no question. For operational items I create detailed description on the error or problem, plus if I can recreate it. All this may sound a little over the top, but I've had problems in the past and I refuse to have it happen again. Problems arise when you let the emotion of having the vehicle delivered override the need to make sure everything is as it should be. FUSION ACCEPTANCE CHECKLIST Wheels and Tires: General condition and tire pressure Left Front Right Front Left Rear Right RearPaint: Defects, general condition and panel gaps Hood Roof Trunk Left Side Right Side Front Air Dam Rear bumper Front Air DamInterior: CHECK ALL LEATHER FOR CONDITION Drivers Front Seat, verify all electrics work Passenger Front Seat, verify all electrics work Front Center Console Rear Seat Driver Rear Seat Passenger Rear Center Console Dash Board Visors, Driver and passenger Door Cards– Driver, front and rear. Passenger, front and rear Floor Mats Carpet Steering Wheel Test Interior Lights Check Window Functions, Door controls and remotes Check Sync operation Check MFT operation Pair phone Check Sirius subscription Verify Tire Repair Kit Trunk condition and carpetExterior: Check all for condition and damage Headlights Fog lights Taillights Turn signals Backup Lights Plate Lights WipersEngine Bay: Check Oil Level Brake fluid level Coolant level engine Inverter coolant level Wiggle Check 12 VDC Battery Under the Car: Leaks Loose items Grease, dirt Foreign objects Wheel wellsRoad Test: Verify operation Key remotes Keyless Entry Steering lock to lock Drivability Steering Wheel controls Brakes Transmission Climate control auto Climate control manual A/C Fan Speeds Heated Seats, Driver and passenger Heat Reverse camera Front sensing system Rear sensing system Adaptive cruise Bliss Cross traffic alert Edited June 11, 2013 by Sleddog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphy Report post Posted June 11, 2013 The 12 volt battery is in the left side of the trunk behind an access door. Turn each knob 1/4 turn counterclockwise and the door should fall open by itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleddog Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Yes I know. It's on the list, because it is something I always check. The way I do my checks, it's part of the engine bay stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Pin worthy, Many people should find this very handy when accepting their cars, New AND used! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LASooner Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Check to make sure your seat belts are installed. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stlouisgeorge Report post Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) I am planning on taking delivery of a new 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Platinum in the coming days.Here is a related question.. I am looking for a "swipe" list. Example: Lets assume the prep was completed 100% on my car (White Fusion Hybrid) I am taking delivery on today.What physical items could the a sales ding dong have swiped from my White Fusion car in order to complete a sale on another, say Black Fusion, a month ago?For example: Imagine a customer (not me -- this was a month ago!) notes the passenger side floor mat is gone from their new Black Fusion and demands it be replaced before they will sign! The desperate salesman grabs a (single) floor mat from ANOTHER new Fusion (the White one I will be buying a month later!) and sneaks it over into the awaiting customers Black Fusion. "We found it under the Coke machine! Yippee! Problem solved.". (Now there's another, lonely, White Fusion Hybrid missing a floor mat out on the lot I will come in and buy a month later). This is a list even grandma could check.. NEW FUSION HYBRID SWIPE LIST:Floor matsTire stem coversManuals in glove boxTwo key fobs? Thanks! Edited December 24, 2016 by stlouisgeorge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphy Report post Posted December 24, 2016 Air compressor / "goo" injector in the trunk. (It doesn't have a spare tire). 1 jeff_h reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
