Peace of Mind Inspection

Get a peace of Mind Inspection, on us.

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):

General
Clarify features of vehicle to customer
Complete customer instructions
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.