Things to Check on your Dark Horse upon Delivery [Share Yours]

[DrkHrs]

Just wanted to share a few things that I have learned through trial and error with my DH purchase. It's the first vehicle I have ever bought new and I bought it off the lot. Here's a couple of things that I have learned so far that hopefully might be able to save someone else the headache of multiple dealer trips lol. I have found that so many of the dealers don't know anything about these speciality vehicles.

• Check for the shipping blocks in the suspension (I know this is mentioned a lot on this forum). My dealer didn't have these removed and we only saw them because I had them swap the Trofeo RS and HP wheels to a winter set of rims/tires.
• Check your alignment!! One of my rear tires was toed out causing the car to tramline (more than it already does lol), steering wheel was off, and it would pull one direction upon acceleration.
• Check that you have all of the accessories for your package level. HP should have extra floor mats, tow hook, aero strakes, wheel fender arches, and rear gurney flap in a plastic bag somewhere in the car. Mine was in the trunk.
• Check your transmission oil level!! Mine was 1L underfilled from factory (I have the 10R80). The dealer checked it over and topped it up under warranty.
• There is a DH manual online that has recommendations for alignment settings and servicing if you track the vehicle.

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[Sofa King]

Have seen plenty of members here driving around with the suspension blocks...

And the factory alignment is terrible... everyone should have that done at pick up... may save some wear on the rear tires that many DH owners complain about... most alignment "before" measurements I've seen were 3 times as much rear toe as specified (mine included)... this will wear rear tires in a hurry!

 

[Crew4991]

LOL yes check for those suspension blocks as Sofa King mentioned.

Check for paint imperfections and any small amount of damage that might have occurred during transporting the vehicle.

... Also check to make sure you have both Dark Horse seats and 2 matching taillights.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/2024-ford-mustang-delivered-to-dealer-with-mismatched-seats

https://www.carscoops.com/2024/05/f...inds-mismatched-tail-lights-from-the-factory/



"At Ford, quality is job one none."

 

[Marty1000]

Just make sure your dealer has done the PDI before you get your Mustang!

 

[darkhorse4me]

Just wanted to share a few things that I have learned through trial and error with my DH purchase. It's the first vehicle I have ever bought new and I bought it off the lot. Here's a couple of things that I have learned so far that hopefully might be able to save someone else the headache of multiple dealer trips lol. I have found that so many of the dealers don't know anything about these speciality vehicles.

• Check for the shipping blocks in the suspension (I know this is mentioned a lot on this forum). My dealer didn't have these removed and we only saw them because I had them swap the Trofeo RS and HP wheels to a winter set of rims/tires.
• Check your alignment!! One of my rear tires was toed out causing the car to tramline (more than it already does lol), steering wheel was off, and it would pull one direction upon acceleration.
• Check that you have all of the accessories for your package level. HP should have extra floor mats, tow hook, aero strakes, wheel fender arches, and rear gurney flap in a plastic bag somewhere in the car. Mine was in the trunk.
• Check your transmission oil level!! Mine was 1L underfilled from factory (I have the 10R80). The dealer checked it over and topped it up under warranty.
• There is a DH manual online that has recommendations for alignment settings and servicing if you track the vehicle.

What are the extra floor mats with the handling package? I am not sure we got them can you help with where they are called out for the Handling package?

 

[Billycar11]

What are the extra floor mats with the handling package? I am not sure we got them can you help with where they are called out for the Handling package?

they are in the trunk with the tow hook in a clear plastic bag

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