Coolant hose clamp on 2.7 engine ........check this too!!!

[Missy_Fussy]

The amount of issues we need to remember and check for are driving a need for our own checklist. This is getting ridiculous.

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[Cat]

Here is my dealer discussion/checklist so far:

Ford Pass Rewards Points:
200,000 for MOD to MIC roof
11,000 User Appreciation Points
20,000 Early Reservation Holder
42,000 New Vehicle Purchase
1,100 converting before March 19th (ref FAQ page Ford account)

Customer Satisfaction Funds: $1,000. Have your dealer go to the FDAD CLAIM PAGE on the Dealers Bronco Dashboard, if they dont know about it.

Items to check (based on Bronco6g OP feedback):
* Pulley rub/ proximity next to radiator hose
* Coolant hose clamp tight
* Battery terminals tight (negative loose)
* MIC Hardtop rough/sharp edges, gaps, leaks, roof rattles latches...especially seal in middle
* Test all roof latches (OP's reported one missing; another rattling)
* Check seat stitching and ensure seats match
* Check seatbelt webbing for defects
* Interior and trunk lights/bulbs work
* Roll all windows up at once
* Check window auto-drop
* No license plate mounting (if mounting alternate location)
* Owners Manual and Tool kit in glovebox
* Tailgate hinge area has paint issues
* Any TSBs/ Service Alerts?
* Paint bubbles/paint defects
* Missing paint in door jambs/door brackets
* Body panel alignment
* Whistling mirrors
* Sound deadening installed
* Check underneath for corrosion
* Check for transport damage
* Check for rail dust (small specs of rust that will corrode). Must be clay barred off and repainted, or try iron/rust remover
* Fluids all full (oil, washer, brake)
* Full tank of gas (we paid for it!)
* Door storage bags (if ordered)

 

[mpeugeot]

Here is my dealer discussion/checklist so far:

Ford Pass Rewards Points:
200,000 for MOD to MIC roof
11,000 User Appreciation Points
20,000 Early Reservation Holder
42,000 New Vehicle Purchase
1,100 converting before March 19th (ref FAQ page Ford account)

Customer Satisfaction Funds: $1,000. Have your dealer go to the FDAD CLAIM PAGE on the Dealers Bronco Dashboard, if they dont know about it.

Items to check (based on Bronco6g OP feedback):
* Pulley rub/ proximity next to radiator hose
* Coolant hose clamp tight
* Battery terminals tight (negative loose)
* MIC Hardtop rough/sharp edges, gaps, leaks, roof rattles latches...especially seal in middle
* Test all roof latches (OP's reported one missing; another rattling)
* Check seat stitching and ensure seats match
* Check seatbelt webbing for defects
* Interior and trunk lights/bulbs work
* Roll all windows up at once
* Check window auto-drop
* No license plate mounting (if mounting alternate location)
* Owners Manual and Tool kit in glovebox
* Tailgate hinge area has paint issues
* Any TSBs/ Service Alerts?
* Paint bubbles/paint defects
* Missing paint in door jambs/door brackets
* Body panel alignment
* Whistling mirrors
* Sound deadening installed
* Check underneath for corrosion
* Check for transport damage
* Check for rail dust (small specs of rust that will corrode). Must be clay barred off and repainted, or try iron/rust remover
* Fluids all full (oil, washer, brake)
* Full tank of gas (we paid for it!)
* Door storage bags (if ordered)

Ya, got 0 Ford Points, 0 Customer Satisfaction anything. My Ford account doesn't even acknowledge that I own the vehicle, and my Warranty started 30 Oct 2021, despite delivery today. @Ford Motor Company great customer experience, my vehicle has so much dirt in it that I think I can start my own mini dirt mountain.

I did, at least, get a full tank of gas. I still have to zip tie the hose (I live 1.5 miles from the dealership and it was too late to do a proper inspection, they just wanted me gone because it was a courtesy delivery).

BTW, that's a great list.

 

[TUNGSTANG]

Here is my dealer discussion/checklist so far:

Ford Pass Rewards Points:
200,000 for MOD to MIC roof
11,000 User Appreciation Points
20,000 Early Reservation Holder
42,000 New Vehicle Purchase
1,100 converting before March 19th (ref FAQ page Ford account)

Customer Satisfaction Funds: $1,000. Have your dealer go to the FDAD CLAIM PAGE on the Dealers Bronco Dashboard, if they dont know about it.

Items to check (based on Bronco6g OP feedback):
* Pulley rub/ proximity next to radiator hose
* Coolant hose clamp tight
* Battery terminals tight (negative loose)
* MIC Hardtop rough/sharp edges, gaps, leaks, roof rattles latches...especially seal in middle
* Test all roof latches (OP's reported one missing; another rattling)
* Check seat stitching and ensure seats match
* Check seatbelt webbing for defects
* Interior and trunk lights/bulbs work
* Roll all windows up at once
* Check window auto-drop
* No license plate mounting (if mounting alternate location)
* Owners Manual and Tool kit in glovebox
* Tailgate hinge area has paint issues
* Any TSBs/ Service Alerts?
* Paint bubbles/paint defects
* Missing paint in door jambs/door brackets
* Body panel alignment
* Whistling mirrors
* Sound deadening installed
* Check underneath for corrosion
* Check for transport damage
* Check for rail dust (small specs of rust that will corrode). Must be clay barred off and repainted, or try iron/rust remover
* Fluids all full (oil, washer, brake)
* Full tank of gas (we paid for it!)
* Door storage bags (if ordered)

Thanks for this! Mine is supposed to be delivered next week and I was dreading putting this together.

 

[PAULWESTSKI]

I checked my clamp and it was released. All of the spring type clamps also had a inspection paint mark on them and the hose.
Mine was in production September 9 thru October 4........so they had plenty of time for quality control checks

 

[Freebird32]

Already in process.
I see now a pair of long needle-nosed pliers needs to be added.
So far a tool bag with:
Socket set up to 19mm
2 pair channel locks
…….

There is a spring clamp tool that works better than pliers, especially where you have limited access. I got one when I replaced the engine in my F150. Worked great.
This is what I got, there are others:
Astro Pneumatic Tool 9409A Hose Clamp Pliers

 

[joeramirez]

Something else to check is loose bolts in the fuse box.

 

[Cat]

Something else to check is loose bolts in the fuse box.

Sheesh. Thanks Joe. I added this to my list.

 

[Tilloopson]

One of the big reasons, of course, that I don't think it such a bad thing that we won't be getting a 2021, is that I see the 2021 as the “beta test” version, where I hope all the significant bugs will be found and corrected before they build our 2022.

I'm being optimistic with my 2021 Bronco. I've had the first model year of the Saturn Ion and the Chrysler 200 and haven't had any major issues and only a couple minor issues.

 

[Bronco21fan]

I highly recommend customers do either do there own extensive PDI and full 172+ point inspection or bring someone who can. Demand it is put up on a lift and check/test every single visible component on the vehicle from underneath to top and front to rear. If the dealer will not comply then you walk. Simple as that.

These issues are 100% preventable before delivery. The dealers are to blame. Unfortunately the customer needs to take responsibility for this crap. Once those wheels leave the dealer lot they can care less.

Most shops or dealers got policy were no customers are aloud on the floor do to insurance policy stuff

 

[Bob Blaylock]

Most shops or dealers got policy were no customers are aloud on the floor do to insurance policy stuff

So, they have to do their insurance stuff quietly then?

 

[mpeugeot]

Most shops or dealers got policy were no customers are aloud on the floor do to insurance policy stuff

Ya, I had a shop, nowhere in my policy did it state anything like that.

 

[Bronco21fan]

Ya, I had a shop, nowhere in my policy did it state anything like that.

I work in a. 18 wheeler truck shop and for safety reasons we have posted that customers not aloud past a certain point for safety reasons the Volkswagen dealer I go to has same sighns posted there just not going to let random people walk onto the shop floor

 

[mpeugeot]

I work in a. 18 wheeler truck shop and for safety reasons we have posted that customers not aloud past a certain point for safety reasons the Volkswagen dealer I go to has same sighns posted there just not going to let random people walk onto the shop floor

Ya, but is it an actual insurance company requirement, or a shop requirement?

 

[Bronco21fan]

Ford is either listing or my dealer new about it just picked up my bronco Friday with the 2.7 a d just popped the hood for the first time evrything looked good and the hose was already zip tied out of the way of the pulley and all fluid levels were great

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