Ford Light System Inspection

Custom Lights
Side Lights
Brake Lights
Registration Plate Illumination
Cabin Lights and Operation
Left and Right Indicators
Headlights - Illumination
Reverse Lights
Headlight Direction and Targeting
Fog Lights

Focus C Max Cooling System Inspection

Inspect expansion bottle and cap
Hose Condition - Inspect coolant hoses for leaks and general condition
Monitor cooling fan for operation on engine idle - standing
Radiator Condition - Check radiator level and inspect for leaks
Inspect radiator cap condition
Fluid Levels and Anti-Freeze Strength
Drain and replace cooling system fluid

Braking System Inspection for Focus C Max, Ford

After removing front and rear wheels:-

Wheel cylinders Condition Operation and Leaking
Brake pipe Condition
Handbrake operation and handbrake travel
Inspect auxiliary handbrake shoes where appropriate
Brake Disc Condition
Deep Scratches and Scoring by physical system damage or particle contamination
Brake callipers Condition Operation and Leaking
Possible Fatigue Cracking
Brake Drum Condition
Brake and Clutch Fluid Levels and Top Up
Corrosion
ABS warning light operation
hand brake linkages condition - cleaning and lubrication
Brake Pad movement and Wear
Adjust handbrake
Brake Pad movement and Wear

Focus C Max Windscreen

Windscreen Washer Fluid Levels and topping up
Check windscreen for stone chips, scratches and general condition
Windscreen Washer Fluid Levels and topping up

Ford Focus C Max Electrical System

Battery Seating and Fluid Levels
Horn Functionality
Battery Condition
Charging system functionality
Battery condition test
Reset service light where necessary

Ford Steering and Suspension on Focus C Max

Tyre Pressures - inc Spare
Steering Condition
Tyre Condition - inc Spare
Evidence of wear and wheel alignment
Replace wheels after inspection, setting wheel nut torque to recommendations
Steering System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
Shock Absorbers performance
Steering Rack Gaitor condition
Shock absorbers operation, evidence of bush wear
Suspension System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
Wheel Bearings for wear - play or noise
Wheels tested for correct balance including spare
Power Steering Reservoir Levels and Top Up

Ford Engine Compartment

Fan Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
Timing - Cam Belt
Check oil level and report condition
Alternator Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
Inspect and Replace Spark Plugs where necessary (special plugs replaced where agreed)
Test starter motor for crank operation mount condition
Auxiliary Drive Belts Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
Inspect HT Lead condition
Inspect Distributor Cap condition
Test alternator for charging ability and mounts
Inspect Timing or cam Belt and report on condition and replacement
Inspect Rotor Arm Condition
Engine Oil Replacement (Special Oils or Synthetic Oils where agreed)

Vehicle Cabin

Clutch Operation
Ford Seatbelt Inspection

Ford Diesel Specific

Heater/Glow plug indicator
Replace diesel fuel filter
visually check smoke emissions

Unlike a Petrol Spark Ignition; a diesel engine uses compression ignition. A mixture of fuel and air are compressed in the combustion chamber. As they compress, the gases increase in temperature until they ignite. To assist cold engine start – Diesel engines are fitted with glow-plugs to help raise the temperature for ignition.