Special instructions for pick up
Cobra Member
Joined: October 9, 2004
Posts: 1,460
Likes: 0
LOL, you and I always 
(but in a good way). I don't mean this in a bad way but prove me wrong and show me where it says the car MUST be test driven, as I have never seen it. Then if that is the case what are the parameters of the test drive, side street? Do you need to get it to highway speed? Does it have to be driven in the rain and snow? (long trip from here) How many miles must they drive? What RPM's must be achieved? Does someone test drive all fleet sales at the dealer end? so-on and so-on. Where does it end, most likely never and that is why I have yet to see it in writing.
Some people are stating as fact a test drive must be done because (I) people would sue if something was wrong. Then there must be a stringent set of guidelines (written by Lawyers) to follow. Because if I am so going to sue I can dam well sue when the wheel falls off my car and come to find out the tech only went 35MPH and not 65 for 23.75 miles of open highway.
My only problem with this thread is people are saying they know for sure but provide no proof - so again please show me
Understood, I got the same but paid for it in a dealer fee. However this is normally done by the sales people. It is not a part of PDI.
(but in a good way). I don't mean this in a bad way but prove me wrong and show me where it says the car MUST be test driven, as I have never seen it. Then if that is the case what are the parameters of the test drive, side street? Do you need to get it to highway speed? Does it have to be driven in the rain and snow? (long trip from here) How many miles must they drive? What RPM's must be achieved? Does someone test drive all fleet sales at the dealer end? so-on and so-on. Where does it end, most likely never and that is why I have yet to see it in writing.Some people are stating as fact a test drive must be done because (I) people would sue if something was wrong. Then there must be a stringent set of guidelines (written by Lawyers) to follow. Because if I am so going to sue I can dam well sue when the wheel falls off my car and come to find out the tech only went 35MPH and not 65 for 23.75 miles of open highway.
My only problem with this thread is people are saying they know for sure but provide no proof - so again please show me
Understood, I got the same but paid for it in a dealer fee. However this is normally done by the sales people. It is not a part of PDI.
Here ya go:
2012 Mustang Boss/Boss Laguna Seca Package Pre-Delivery Service Record
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Dealer Stock Number:
Pre-Delivery Inspection Date:
1. Run OASIS
☐ Check OASIS using Pre-Delivery Symptom Code 804000 to identify any required additional PDI instructions.
☐ Confirm that all open Recalls and Field Service Actions have been completed.
2. Mechanical Inspections
☐ Check battery state of charge. Recharge if indicator is red or voltage measures ≤12.4 V.
☐ Check the windshield washer fluid reservoir(s) and fill to specification, if required.
☐ Check engine cooling system(s) degas bottle lever COLD and fill to specification, if required.
☐ Visually inspect all underhood components. Check for fluid leaks.
☐ Check tire pressure and inflate to specification (including spare tire). Set at outside ambient temperature.
☐ Visually inspect the tire inflator kit for proper location and condition (if equipped).
☐ Visually inspect all under-vehicle components. Check for fluid leaks.
3. Install Loose Ship Items
☐ Install radio antenna mast. Tighten to 3.5 Nm (30 lb-in). Do not overtighten.
☐ Install other loose ship items listed on the loose ship label. Refer to instruction sheets packaged with loose ship items (where applicable).
Note: Be sure to leave sun visor utility clip (if equipped) in glove box for customer. Note:The Boss 302 Laguna Seca package includes Ford Racing
components that are shipped separately from the vehicle. These components and their installation are not part of PDI, and are paid as a credit on the Parts
Statement. Some of these components require an owner's signature before installation or should only be installed by the end customer.
4. Functional Checks and Set-Up
☐ Reset PCM Calibration from transport mode - disconnect negative battery cable, wait 10 seconds, reconnect battery cable and turn ignition key on/off without
starting engine.
☐ Set clock and radio pre-sets for all bands (use auto pre-set feature if equipped).
☐ Check instrument cluster gauges for proper operation.
☐ Set language and reset oil minder in Electronic Message Center.
☐ Check all safety belts and seat back latches. Remove any temporary bands from belts or buckle ends (if applicable).
5. Road Test
☐ Check safety belt chime/dash indicator.
☐ Start vehicle and check throttle and idle return, check driveability.
☐ Check for squeaks and rattles, vibration and windnoise.
☐ Check steering control for proper alignment and steering wheel centering.
☐ Check transmission performance.
☐ Check speed control (if equipped).
☐ Check reverse park aid (if equipped).
☐ Check brakes (including parking brake).
☐ Check heater, air conditioner, defroster, ventilation and electric cooling
fan systems.
6. Appearance
☐ Remove interior covers.
☐ Remove exterior covers. Do not remove protective wheel covers until customer delivery.
☐ Wash vehicle, clean the wiper blade element.
☐ Inspect paint. For factory defects, refer to Warranty and Policy Manual for repair policy. Repairs due to lot damage are the responsibility of the Dealership.
☐ Clean all inside windows and mirrors.
☐ Install floor mats in vehicle. Note: The driver’s floor mat must be securely fastened to the floor by attaching the mat to the provided hook or snap grommets.
Do not place a floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.
☐Place necessary owner publications in vehicle. Include the owner card and keyless entry code card (if equipped).
7. Customer Delivery (Items in this section should be completed just prior to customer delivery.)
☐ Check OASIS using Pre-Delivery Symptom Code 804000 to identify any required additional PDI instructions.
☐ Confirm that all open Recalls and Field Service Actions have been completed.
2. Mechanical Inspections
☐ Check battery state of charge. Recharge if indicator is red or voltage measures ≤12.4 V.
☐ Check the windshield washer fluid reservoir(s) and fill to specification, if required.
☐ Check engine cooling system(s) degas bottle lever COLD and fill to specification, if required.
☐ Visually inspect all underhood components. Check for fluid leaks.
☐ Check tire pressure and inflate to specification (including spare tire). Set at outside ambient temperature.
☐ Visually inspect the tire inflator kit for proper location and condition (if equipped).
☐ Visually inspect all under-vehicle components. Check for fluid leaks.
3. Install Loose Ship Items
☐ Install radio antenna mast. Tighten to 3.5 Nm (30 lb-in). Do not overtighten.
☐ Install other loose ship items listed on the loose ship label. Refer to instruction sheets packaged with loose ship items (where applicable).
Note: Be sure to leave sun visor utility clip (if equipped) in glove box for customer. Note:The Boss 302 Laguna Seca package includes Ford Racing
components that are shipped separately from the vehicle. These components and their installation are not part of PDI, and are paid as a credit on the Parts
Statement. Some of these components require an owner's signature before installation or should only be installed by the end customer.
4. Functional Checks and Set-Up
☐ Reset PCM Calibration from transport mode - disconnect negative battery cable, wait 10 seconds, reconnect battery cable and turn ignition key on/off without
starting engine.
☐ Set clock and radio pre-sets for all bands (use auto pre-set feature if equipped).
☐ Check instrument cluster gauges for proper operation.
☐ Set language and reset oil minder in Electronic Message Center.
☐ Check all safety belts and seat back latches. Remove any temporary bands from belts or buckle ends (if applicable).
5. Road Test
☐ Check safety belt chime/dash indicator.
☐ Start vehicle and check throttle and idle return, check driveability.
☐ Check for squeaks and rattles, vibration and windnoise.
☐ Check steering control for proper alignment and steering wheel centering.
☐ Check transmission performance.
☐ Check speed control (if equipped).
☐ Check reverse park aid (if equipped).
☐ Check brakes (including parking brake).
☐ Check heater, air conditioner, defroster, ventilation and electric cooling
fan systems.
6. Appearance
☐ Remove interior covers.
☐ Remove exterior covers. Do not remove protective wheel covers until customer delivery.
☐ Wash vehicle, clean the wiper blade element.
☐ Inspect paint. For factory defects, refer to Warranty and Policy Manual for repair policy. Repairs due to lot damage are the responsibility of the Dealership.
☐ Clean all inside windows and mirrors.
☐ Install floor mats in vehicle. Note: The driver’s floor mat must be securely fastened to the floor by attaching the mat to the provided hook or snap grommets.
Do not place a floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.
☐Place necessary owner publications in vehicle. Include the owner card and keyless entry code card (if equipped).
7. Customer Delivery (Items in this section should be completed just prior to customer delivery.)
☐ Remove protective polyethylene wheel covers.
See the Work Shop Manual or the Owner's Guide for specifications and details on performing any procedures or for description and operation of vehicle features.
All repairs found necessary during this pre-delivery inspection must be completed prior to delivery of the vehicle. Dealership authorized personnel in the service
department should perform appropriate diagnostics and warranty repair (if applicable) per Ford Motor Company service publication procedures and warranty
policies. See Ford Warranty and Policy Manual for directions on submitting Transportation or Warranty claims, repairs not meeting this criteria are the
department should perform appropriate diagnostics and warranty repair (if applicable) per Ford Motor Company service publication procedures and warranty
policies. See Ford Warranty and Policy Manual for directions on submitting Transportation or Warranty claims, repairs not meeting this criteria are the
responsibility of the Dealership.
Any more questions from the peanut gallery?
Last edited by PACETTR; Sep 7, 2011 at 11:04 PM.
A Man Just Needs Some....
Joined: April 9, 2011
Posts: 17,125
Likes: 34
From: Louisiana
Op. I'm only making light of your obvious **** list of demands. Thanks PACETTER for the PDI breakdown. Lighten up a bit man. We know you are proud of your ride and a little protective of it. Let the guy drive it. It won't blow up. Liability is a big issue. I've dealt with customers like this in the past and it's a mental thing you will get over as soon as you take delivery of it. Mistakes are made at the factory all of the time. The reason PDI's are required. Lighten up and enjoy your ride.
Last edited by AlsCobra; Sep 8, 2011 at 04:05 AM.
Just Plain Rude!
Joined: February 1, 2004
Posts: 3,393
Likes: 18
From: Denton, TX
Bullitt Member
Joined: August 25, 2011
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Can i just say.... On Monday, please keep the plastic at the dealership, i feel bad enough as it is, to be throwin out so much plastic... Let me try out those Recaro Seats ya!!!!!
And yes wish they didnt have to test it in the streets of Fort Lauderdale
And yes wish they didnt have to test it in the streets of Fort Lauderdale
GT Member
Joined: August 26, 2010
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: Fort Worth, Texas
I took the PDI form with me to the dealer and marked off all of the items I wanted them to do and the ones I did not want them to do. I looked over the very techical and detailed Road Test insturctions and decided that I posessed all of the necessary specialized equipment to be able to complete these test. (ie. eyes and ears) So I decided to complete that section by myself. I did have them complete all of section 1 and 2 though.
A Man Just Needs Some....
Joined: April 9, 2011
Posts: 17,125
Likes: 34
From: Louisiana
Originally Posted by ApexCars
I took the PDI form with me to the dealer and marked off all of the items I wanted them to do and the ones I did not want them to do. I looked over the very techical and detailed Road Test insturctions and decided that I posessed all of the necessary specialized equipment to be able to complete these test. (ie. eyes and ears) So I decided to complete that section by myself. I did have them complete all of section 1 and 2 though.
Bear Eats King...
Bear ****s Bone
Bear ****s Bone
Joined: September 5, 2011
Posts: 5,473
Likes: 2
From: Cleburne, Tx
Originally Posted by ApexCars
I took the PDI form with me to the dealer and marked off all of the items I wanted them to do and the ones I did not want them to do. I looked over the very techical and detailed Road Test insturctions and decided that I posessed all of the necessary specialized equipment to be able to complete these test. (ie. eyes and ears) So I decided to complete that section by myself. I did have them complete all of section 1 and 2 though.
GT Member
Joined: August 26, 2010
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: Fort Worth, Texas
Dang, its like I called ya'll's baby ugly! Why are you getting pissed at me because I wanted to check my car out myself? I didn't realize I was doing something to upset you. I can only assume that you are all PDI techs and I am insulting your profession. I don't know that they would have done anything bad to the car but I don't know that they wouldn't. My 2 biggest concerns were that they would install the front license bracket since that is number 3 on the PDI list and that they would put swirls in the paint when they washed it. I also know that even when they have been asked not to, sometimes once the person you talked to hands the car over to someone else, things get done that weren't supposed to get done. How many times have we heard, just on this board, about people that went to pick up their Boss and the front license plate had been installed even though they had asked for it not to be. Also, nothing looks better than a really clean well kept black car and nothing looks worse than a dirty, poorly kept black car.
Maybe I am ****, but I ordered the car almost a year ago and I didn't want it screwed up before I even got to it.
I hope that however you guys decide to go through the delivery of the next car you purchase, whatever that may be, that everything goes well and you get the car exactly as you want it.
AlsCobra, I have already picked up the car so I don't know who you are hoping will do burnouts. Also, maybe you need to start eating in some better restaurants.
Trent, I have been married to the same woman for 24 years and I don't have too many complaints about her cooking or anything else for that matter. I'm not sure how long you have been in Texas but most men here know better than to start insulting a man's wife or their cooking unless they know that fella real well. I'll just assume you are new here and also make sure not to order up any steaks from you so I won't feel inclined to comment on your cooking, unless of course your alias refers to some driving accidents you've had.
Maybe I am ****, but I ordered the car almost a year ago and I didn't want it screwed up before I even got to it.
I hope that however you guys decide to go through the delivery of the next car you purchase, whatever that may be, that everything goes well and you get the car exactly as you want it.
AlsCobra, I have already picked up the car so I don't know who you are hoping will do burnouts. Also, maybe you need to start eating in some better restaurants.
Trent, I have been married to the same woman for 24 years and I don't have too many complaints about her cooking or anything else for that matter. I'm not sure how long you have been in Texas but most men here know better than to start insulting a man's wife or their cooking unless they know that fella real well. I'll just assume you are new here and also make sure not to order up any steaks from you so I won't feel inclined to comment on your cooking, unless of course your alias refers to some driving accidents you've had.
Bear Eats King...
Bear ****s Bone
Bear ****s Bone
Joined: September 5, 2011
Posts: 5,473
Likes: 2
From: Cleburne, Tx
Originally Posted by ApexCars
Dang, its like I called ya'll's baby ugly! Why are you getting pissed at me because I wanted to check my car out myself? I didn't realize I was doing something to upset you. I can only assume that you are all PDI techs and I am insulting your profession. I don't know that they would have done anything bad to the car but I don't know that they wouldn't. My 2 biggest concerns were that they would install the front license bracket since that is number 3 on the PDI list and that they would put swirls in the paint when they washed it. I also know that even when they have been asked not to, sometimes once the person you talked to hands the car over to someone else, things get done that weren't supposed to get done. How many times have we heard, just on this board, about people that went to pick up their Boss and the front license plate had been installed even though they had asked for it not to be. Also, nothing looks better than a really clean well kept black car and nothing looks worse than a dirty, poorly kept black car.
Maybe I am ****, but I ordered the car almost a year ago and I didn't want it screwed up before I even got to it.
I hope that however you guys decide to go through the delivery of the next car you purchase, whatever that may be, that everything goes well and you get the car exactly as you want it.
AlsCobra, I have already picked up the car so I don't know who you are hoping will do burnouts. Also, maybe you need to start eating in some better restaurants.
Trent, I have been married to the same woman for 24 years and I don't have too many complaints about her cooking or anything else for that matter. I'm not sure how long you have been in Texas but most men here know better than to start insulting a man's wife or their cooking unless they know that fella real well. I'll just assume you are new here and also make sure not to order up any steaks from you so I won't feel inclined to comment on your cooking, unless of course your alias refers to some driving accidents you've had.
Maybe I am ****, but I ordered the car almost a year ago and I didn't want it screwed up before I even got to it.
I hope that however you guys decide to go through the delivery of the next car you purchase, whatever that may be, that everything goes well and you get the car exactly as you want it.
AlsCobra, I have already picked up the car so I don't know who you are hoping will do burnouts. Also, maybe you need to start eating in some better restaurants.
Trent, I have been married to the same woman for 24 years and I don't have too many complaints about her cooking or anything else for that matter. I'm not sure how long you have been in Texas but most men here know better than to start insulting a man's wife or their cooking unless they know that fella real well. I'll just assume you are new here and also make sure not to order up any steaks from you so I won't feel inclined to comment on your cooking, unless of course your alias refers to some driving accidents you've had.
. I wasn't looking to make a big scene. Apology for getting you all worked up
The internet can be a messed up place. I tend to let most of it go by.
(After playing xbox live for a year its hard to take anything online seriously)
GT Member
Joined: August 26, 2010
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: Fort Worth, Texas
Trent, I was probably a little harsh in my reply also. Just coming back from posting what I thought was a simple reply about people stating that you couldn't do your own road test and I had 3 people bashing me personally.
A Man Just Needs Some....
Joined: April 9, 2011
Posts: 17,125
Likes: 34
From: Louisiana
Don't sweat it man. It was just pretty funny to see your list of demands. It definitely deserved a little heat. I understand your feelings but I used to do PDI's when I was at the dealer. The only one that left without anyone driving it was an 02 Trans Am. One of the last special edition yellow ones. Literally came off the transport and was loaded into an inclosed trailer. Some private collector from out of state. I believe that he may have signed a waiver so we wouldn't be liable for any delivery damage or defects once he pulled the plastic off.
Bear Eats King...
Bear ****s Bone
Bear ****s Bone
Joined: September 5, 2011
Posts: 5,473
Likes: 2
From: Cleburne, Tx
Originally Posted by ApexCars
Trent, I was probably a little harsh in my reply also. Just coming back from posting what I thought was a simple reply about people stating that you couldn't do your own road test and I had 3 people bashing me personally.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rando
2010-2014 Mustang
8
Aug 25, 2021 11:12 AM
austin101385
'10-14 Shelby Mustangs
3
Oct 2, 2015 01:00 PM