Peace of Mind Inspection
'PEACE OF MIND INSPECTION'
Once you've purchased a new Ford and have spent time with your vehicle, we offer you a complimentary 'Peace of Mind' service inspection after 3,000km's, or 2 months (whichever is first), to ensure everything is as it should be.
The inspection involves taking a look at a number of different areas of your Ford as outlined below as well as helping you understand how to use some of the features in your new Ford if you are unsure.
Items inspected (where applicable):
| Driving vehicle into workshop | |
|---|---|
| Instrument gauges, warning/control lights and horn | Check operation |
| Clutch | Check operation, adjust, if necessary (where applicable) |
| Washers, wipers | Check operation, adjust, if necessary |
| Inside the vehicle | |
| Exterior and respective control lights, instrument cluster illumination |
Check operation/condition |
| Steering column | Inspect steering column lock operation |
| Park brake | Check operation, adjust, if applicable Inspect handbrake warning lamp operation |
| Automatic Transmission | Inspect starter inhibitor switch operation Inspect automatic transmission Chech T-Bar operation |
| Manual transmission | Inspect manual transmission/transmission linkage operation |
| Climate control | Check climate control system performance |
| ECU self test | Auto/Trans Engine including idle speed and ABS check, if applicable |
| Seatbelts, buckles and stalks | Check operation and condition |
| Outside the vehicle | |
| Doors | Check door adjustment |
| Water entry | Check for body related water leaks |
| Under the bonnet | |
| Engine | Inspect Engine Oil |
| Auxiliary drive belts | Inspect drive belt condition |
| Induction air filter | Inspect air cleaner, intake manifold tube and hoses |
| Coolant | Inspect cooling system condition including clamps |
| Ignition system | Inspect condition/security of ignition leads/coils |
| Wiring, pipes, hoses, oil and fuel feed lines | Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks (where visible) |
| Engine, vacuum pump, heater and radiator | Check for damage and leaks (where visible) |
| Battery | Inspect battery security and terminals, grease if necessary. |
| Manual transmission | Inspect manual transmission oil |
| Cruise control | Inspect cruise control actuator cable, if applicable |
| Under the vehicle | |
| Exhaust | Inspect exhaust for signs of leakage, wear and damage |
| Heat shields | Inspect heat shields for correct fitment and signs of wear or damage |
| Steering, suspension linkages, ball joints, sideshaft joints, gaiters |
Check for damage, wear, security and rubber deterioration (where visible) |
| Engine, transmission | Check for damage and leaks |
| Pipes, hoses, wiring, oil and fuel feed | Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks (where visible) |
| Underbody | Check condition of PVC coating |
| Tyres | Inspect tyres for wear/damage |
| Road test | |
| Engine | Inspect engine driveability |
| Cruise control | Inspect cruise control operation |
| Noise, vibration and harshness | Inspect squeaks, rattles, wind noise and powertrain noise |
The 'Peace of Mind Inspection' expires after 5,000 km or 4 months after delivery of your new Ford (whichever is first), so make sure you book an appointment at your local Ford Dealer today.
More information related to the 'Peace of Mind' inspection can also be found in your Customer Assistance and Warranties (CAWS) guide.