Originator: Stephen I. Dains/sdains
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Date Issued: 2-16-04
guidebookcommon spring 2004.doc
DateRevised: 5/6/2004
parts are consistent withFord specifications and reliability requirements, whereapplicable.
D0507
There shouldbean inspection, rejection, and quarantine system inplace for incomingparts and
materials from suppliers. The rejectionand quarantine system shouldabsolutely assureno
rejected component ormaterial find itsway toproduction.
D0508
Quality expectations, with clear pass/fail criteriaestablished, shouldbedocumentedandavailable
to shoppersonnel aswell as inspectors. Inclusionof these criteriaonprocess control sheets,
travelers, visual aids, etc. is encouraged.
D0509
Foremen should review significant production deviationswithEngineeringorQualityControl
staffs.
D0510
There shouldbeaquality control function that checks for anddocuments defects ona regular
basis, especially for critical items.
D0511
Weld integrity shouldbemonitoredanddocumentedona regular basis.
D0512
D0513
Welders shouldbe trained in theprocess they areperforming.Welding certification froman
establishedoutsideagency is recommended.
In-process testing shouldbeperformedwhereapplicable.
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Wire routings and connections shouldbe inspectedandelectrical functions testedbefore
being coveredupby trimor instrument panels.
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There shouldbe in-process checks for air or water leaks.
D0514
All Ford vehicle recurringquality issues shouldbe noteddirectly back to theFordassembly plant.
This includes items correctedby thebuilder (e.g., tightening loose lugnuts.) SeeQVMBulletin
Q-55 for reportingplant defects.
D0600 COMPLETEDVEHICLESIGN-OFF
D0601
Vehicles shouldbe inspected to verify that anyFord component, whichhas beenmodified,
removedand replaced, or disassembledand reassembled, continues to function.
D0602
There shouldbea comprehensive final inspectionof the chassis related systems on the
completedunit with the results recordedonan inspection sheet filedwith the vehicle's records.
Documentation should include clear acceptanceand rejection criteria.
The completed vehicle sign-off should include (but is not limited to) the following:
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Parkingbrake.
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Engine cooling.
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Engineand transmissionperformance, includingdownshift and "PRNDL" indexing.
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High idle speed settingand full throttlepedal travel.
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Heater andair conditioning functionand leak test.
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Fuel system, including fuel fill
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Bodywater leaks.
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Brakingperformance.
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Ride, handling, and steeringevaluations.
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Vehicle vibrationandnoise.
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Electrical functions.
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Exhaust shieldingand leaks.
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Paint code label.
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Air conditioning charge capacity label (including refrigerant and compressor lubricatingoil).
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E-Series engine cover removal access for service.
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All Lights
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Windshieldwipers
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Appropriate tire inflation label is installed.
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All tirepressures checkedand set per label.
