Visual Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
This inspection will identify modifications or additions to the vehicle operating system that may affect diagnosis. Inspect the vehicle for non-Ford factory add-on devices such as:
- NON OEM electronic add-on items:
- Remote starter equipment
- Air conditioning
- Generator (alternators)
- Engine turbo
- Cellular telephone
- Cruise control
- CB radio
- Linear amplifiers
- Backup alarm signal
- Computer
- Vehicle modification:
- These items, if not installed correctly, will affect the powertrain control module (PCM), or transaxle function. Pay particular attention to add-on wiring splices in the PCM harness or transaxle wiring harness, abnormal tire size, or axle ratio changes.
- Damaged, bent, broken or loose fluid cooler tubes.
- Leaks. Refer to LEAKAGE INSPECTION .
- Correct linkage adjustments.