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169-Point Inspection

If a pre-owned vehicle is less than five years old and has less than 80,000 actual miles on the odometer, then it's eligible to undergo our demanding 169-point Quality Check inspection process. On Ford F-Series trucks and E-Series vans, only vehicles up through the 350 series are eligible for certification; 450 series and higher are ineligible. Anything found to be below standards or deficient is repaired or replaced using only genuine Motorcraft® replacement parts. Only vehicles that pass this rigorous inspection become Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

View our printable 169-Point Quality Check Inspection now or call toll free 1-866-222-6798 if you have any questions about the inspection process.

The 169-point inspection is divided into the following four areas: Amenities, Quality, Chasis, and Powertrain.

Chassis

  • suspension
  • steering
  • brakes
  • tires

Chassis

A vehicle's chassis refers to all the components of the suspension, steering, and braking systems attached to the frame. Tires are also included. The following points are checked:

  1. Steers normal (proper effort/response, centering, free play, does not pull)
  2. Struts, shocks operate
  3. Rack and pinion, linkage, boots not visibly damaged, leaking
  4. Control arms, ball joints, bushings not visibly damaged or worn
  5. Tie rods, idler arm operate to factory specs
  6. Sway bars, links, bushings operate to factory specs
  7. Springs have proper ride height (not sagged)
  8. Struts, shocks not leaking
  9. Wheel alignment correct (check if necessary)
  10. Brakes/ABS operate (pedal effort appropriate, no pulling, pulsating) Note: ABS may pulsate under hard braking
  11. Brake fluid
  12. Power-steering fluid
  13. Calipers, cylinders operate with no leaks
  14. Pads, shoes, at least 50% thickness remaining
  15. Rotors, drums, at least 50% thickness remaining; not scored; run-out within factory specs
  16. Brake lines, hoses, fittings not worn or leaking
  17. Parking brake operates, releases, adjusted properly
  18. All tires and wheels match, correct size
  19. Tread depth, at least 50% remaining
  20. Normal tire wear, no alignment or sidewall problems
  21. Tire pressures are correct
  22. Tire pressure monitor system operates
  23. Power steering pump and hoses (check operation, no leaks)
  24. Master cylinder and booster, no leaks
  25. Body, suspension (no squeaks, rattles, vibration)
  26. Tire inflator kit present
  27. Spare tire correct size/type, no damage
  28. Spare tire at least 50% tread depth remaining, correct pressure
  29. Jack, spare tire tools operate
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