Tips for accepting delivery

[Alaska Kat]

I made the following demands a week before delivery:
- Dealer will not install dealership decals on my truck.
- Dealer will not drill and install front license plate bracket.

Make sure you are not in a rush when picking up your truck.
o Dealer should take the time to setup and teach you All about the FordPass App.
o Get the "official" ESP warranty from https://www.floodfordesp.com/
(No rush on this.)

o I recommend GAP insurance if not paying cash.

1. Bring a good flashlight with you to inspect the paint.
2. See if you can test drive it first thing. Some people here are reporting Squeaking windshields.
3. Make sure the dealer installed latest TSB 22-2493 for grabby breaks.
4. Check the oil to make sure it's not overfilled.

I'm going to stop now. That's just some of the things that I did.
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I made the following demands a week before delivery:
- Dealer will not install dealership decals on my truck.
- Dealer will not drill and install front license plate bracket.

Make sure you are not in a rush when picking up your truck.
o Dealer should take the time to setup and teach you All about the FordPass App.
o Get the "official" ESP warranty from https://www.floodfordesp.com/
(No rush on this.)

o I recommend GAP insurance if not paying cash.

1. Bring a good flashlight with you to inspect the paint.
2. See if you can test drive it first thing. Some people here are reporting Squeaking windshields.
3. Make sure the dealer installed latest TSB 22-2493 for grabby breaks.
4. Check the oil to make sure it's not overfilled.

I'm going to stop now. That's just some of the things that I did.

Does Ford offer a paint warranty? Here in AZ alot of vehicles have their clear coat literally pealing off.

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[Shakesbear]

Does Ford offer a paint warranty? Here in AZ alot of vehicles have their clear coat literally pealing off.

Haboob ????

 

[GA Hot Pepper]

Ford dealer, Granger was on this forum and said they would sell at discounted price. Shop around is the best advice

 

[Alkaiser702]

I made the following demands a week before delivery:
- Dealer will not install dealership decals on my truck.
- Dealer will not drill and install front license plate bracket.

Make sure you are not in a rush when picking up your truck.
o Dealer should take the time to setup and teach you All about the FordPass App.
o Get the "official" ESP warranty from https://www.floodfordesp.com/
(No rush on this.)

o I recommend GAP insurance if not paying cash.

1. Bring a good flashlight with you to inspect the paint.
2. See if you can test drive it first thing. Some people here are reporting Squeaking windshields.
3. Make sure the dealer installed latest TSB 22-2493 for grabby breaks.
4. Check the oil to make sure it's not overfilled.

I'm going to stop now. That's just some of the things that I did.

GAP may be redundant for some. State Farm Bank's loans all come with something similar, and I've had good luck with their rates in the past. I'm sure some other banks have similar programs.
https://www.statefarm.com/finances/banking/loans/payoff-protector

 

[RLader]

Thanks for that link to use as a tool on extended warranty cost. I work at a Ford dealer. If I remember correctly, our dealer sells extended warranties to employees for $100-200 over cost, but I love being able to see pricing to compare $ and decide if a reasonable price or not. I don't always buy extended warranties, but if I get my Maverick (hopefully pretty soon), I probably will since I intend to keep it for quite a while.

I will buy one strictly because of the electronics in new vehicles.

 

[flyvertigo]

Hey Maverick community. I'm hoping to get delivery of my truck this week (according to Ford's estimate) and was looking to get some tips as far as what I should pay special attention to when self inspecting the truck. It's an XL hybrid. Have there been any common issues from the plant?

Windshield washer fluid was nearly empty. Ask them to top it off before you drive any distance home.

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