Pre-Purchase Checklist
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Posted a message over on the 6.7L Diesel forum asking what to check out and what to look out for before taking delivery of my new 2011 F-350. Would appreciate any advice from this group as well. Thanks.
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 745
Likes: 10
From: upstate New York
first things first cancel the order ;-) diesel fuel is going to be seven dollars a gallon by the end of the month, so a friend claims who works in the oil industry. All kidding aside just the usuals look for any hidden damage or damaged rims which of course they'll claim you did the minute you left the lot. Go over the fluid levels I found my new truck delivered a quart of oil down I wasn't pleased. also don't hesitate to ask any questions if this is your first diesel vehicle as far as draining water off the filter on the bottom and any other concerns you might have, don't bring the kids it'll just be more distractions trust me. take care and congratulations
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,326
Likes: 18
From: Gilbert
Take it for a test drive and make sure it's up to your satisfaction (ride, etc). If you're getting the diesel, ask if they filled up the DEF. I don't know if they have to, but it's nice when they do (or so I've heard).
It's the dealers responsibility to setup the BT, Sirius, etc. If they don't, make them. Radium was right, don't bring kids. I was in a wicked hurry when I purchased my truck (3yo and 1yo + 9pm at dealer=fail) so when I got in, my sales guy synced everything up really fast and got me on the road.
I've had to go back for a couple of minor things (only issue is scratched glass on moonroof), everything else has been accy's I ordered that weren't in yet.
If you have a copy of your DORA, it'll list everything you've ordered. Go through it and make sure it's there physically on the truck. Taking receipt of the truck and noticing it didn't have the heated/cooled seats you ordered would be enough for me to pass it up. If you want a really detailed checklist, pm your email address and I'll send you a word doc I found on the web that's borderline OCD...
Also, call your dealer every Friday and pest him for an update (whether it's VIN assignment, build date, ETA, etc). I had to get on mine about getting the VIN assigned. After that, I just contacted Ford directly, gave them my VIN and asked for a status.
Congrats on the truck!
It's the dealers responsibility to setup the BT, Sirius, etc. If they don't, make them. Radium was right, don't bring kids. I was in a wicked hurry when I purchased my truck (3yo and 1yo + 9pm at dealer=fail) so when I got in, my sales guy synced everything up really fast and got me on the road.
I've had to go back for a couple of minor things (only issue is scratched glass on moonroof), everything else has been accy's I ordered that weren't in yet.
If you have a copy of your DORA, it'll list everything you've ordered. Go through it and make sure it's there physically on the truck. Taking receipt of the truck and noticing it didn't have the heated/cooled seats you ordered would be enough for me to pass it up. If you want a really detailed checklist, pm your email address and I'll send you a word doc I found on the web that's borderline OCD...
Also, call your dealer every Friday and pest him for an update (whether it's VIN assignment, build date, ETA, etc). I had to get on mine about getting the VIN assigned. After that, I just contacted Ford directly, gave them my VIN and asked for a status.
Congrats on the truck!
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
From: Hamilton, Ontario Canada
If you have a copy of your DORA, it'll list everything you've ordered. Go through it and make sure it's there physically on the truck. Taking receipt of the truck and noticing it didn't have the heated/cooled seats you ordered would be enough for me to pass it up. If you want a really detailed checklist, pm your email address and I'll send you a word doc I found on the web that's borderline OCD...
!
!
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,624
Likes: 7
From: OR and UT
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Checklist
Yes. Please send.
Last edited by dad2nick; Mar 6, 2011 at 07:57 AM. Reason: remove email addy
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,326
Likes: 18
From: Gilbert
Email sent. You may want to edit your post to remove your email address (ya never know who will get ahold of it and sign you up for God knows what...)
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: NJ
it is post #21. I hope it helps you avoid some the problems I ran into.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,326
Likes: 18
From: Gilbert
Check out my post on this thread- https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-today-2.html
it is post #21. I hope it helps you avoid some the problems I ran into.
it is post #21. I hope it helps you avoid some the problems I ran into.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Varnish
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
May 23, 2002 09:56 PM
TDbronco
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
7
Apr 23, 2002 09:39 AM
