Inspection Report

Ford Escape Titanium

Our inspections are a subjective process and we may not annotate every imperfection on the vehicle.

Body

All body gaps are appropriate

All doors open and close properly

Antenna present and in good condition (if applicable)

Any damage to rims?

Any noticeable signs of body repair or paint work?

Any scratches, dings, or dents on any doors?
Driver/Passenger B-Pillar Light Scratches/Scuffs (Light Damage) Driver Rear Door Chip (Light Damage) Passenger Doors Light Scratches (Light Damage) Passenger Front Door Jamb Light Scratches (Light Damage)

Any scratches, dings, or dents on front bumper cover or hood?
Front Bumper Light Scratches (Light Damage)

Any scratches, dings, or dents on front fender or wheel arch areas?
Passenger Fender Light Scratches (Light Damage) Driver Fender Chips (Light Damage)

Any scratches, dings, or dents on rear bumper cover or trunk/hatch area?
Rear Bumper Chips/Scratches (Light Damage) Trunk Light Scratches (Light Damage)

Any scratches, dings, or dents on rear quarter panels or wheel arch areas?
Driver Quarter Panel Light Scratches (Light Damage)

Any scratches, dings, or dents on roof?
Driver/Passenger Unibody (above doors, next to roof) Light Scratches (Light Damage)

Does paint color and lustre match across the entire vehicle?

Hood hinges function properly

Hood latch secures properly with no signs of damage

No body panels or trim are loose or have sharp edges

No signs of damage to any piece of glass

Sub-frame assembly is not bent or damaged

Tow hook cover present.

Trunk hinges function properly

Trunk latch secures properly with no signs of damage

Vehicle equipped with front and rear license plate brackets, which are in good condition

Stationary Road Test

A pillar interior trim in good condition

All 12v accessory ports functional

All cupholders operational and in good condition

All door locks function properly

All interior door handles operational

All other interior accessories function properly

All speakers function and sound good

Armrests operational (if applicable)

B pillar interior trim in good condition

Blower recirculation functions properly

Blower speed control functions properly

Bluetooth (if available) functions properly

C pillar interior trim in good condition

Cargo covers in good condition (if applicable)

Center console in good condition, with printing on buttons present

Central lock buttons by driver's seat work as expected

Centre console storage compartments operational and in good condition

Dashboard in good condition

Driver's seat belt operational

Driver's seat in good condition

Driver's seat lumbar support operational

Driver's seat position adjustments operational

Floor mats are in proper condition

Front and rear carpeting in good condition

Front defrost works

Fuel door release operational (if applicable)

Glovebox operational and in good condition

Headliner in good condition

Headrests function properly

Hood release operational

Horn honks

Interior door panels in good shape
Passenger Rear Door Panel Light Scratches (Light Damage)

Interior free from all odors including cigarette smoke

Interior lights function properly

Interior sun visors are present and function properly

Interior vanity mirrors are not cracked, chipped, or scratched

Navigation (if available) functions properly

Parking sensors test for accuracy and operational (if applicable)

Passenger's seat belt operational

Passenger's seat in good condition
Back of Front Seats Light Scratches (Light Damage)

Passenger's seat lumbar support operational (if applicable)

Passenger's seat position adjustments operational (if applicable)

Radio functions properly

Rear defrost works

Rear folding seats operational (if applicable)

Rear seat belts operational

Rear seats in good condition

Rearview mirror functions properly

Seat mountings are secure

Trip computer operational (if applicable)

Trunk interior panels and carpet in good shape
Interior Trunk Scuffs/Scratches (Light Damage)

Trunk release operational

Vehicle key remote operational and starts vehicle. Keyless start works properly (if applicable)

Vent controls function properly

Windows open and close smoothly

Engine

Accelerator pedal functions properly and shows no signs of excessive wear

All wiring is secure and in good condition

Battery is charged

Battery is secure and appropriately covered

Battery posts and connections so no evidence of corrosion or deterioation

Brake fluid level and reservoir/cap in good condition.

Clutch functions properally and shows no signs of excessive wear or slippage

Clutch pedal functions normally and shows no signs of excessive wear (if applicable)

Coolant level and reservoir/cap in good condition.

Coolant level reservoir/cap in good conditoin for hybrid cooling system (if applicable).

Differential functions normally

Drive belts in good condition.

Drive shaft centre bearing and mount show no signs of damage

Drive shaft rotates freely

Engine air filter condition.

Engine ignition functions properly

Engine interlock operational (if applicable)

Engine mounts in good condition

Engine oil level and condition.

Exhaust system functions properly with no leaks

Fuel filler cap is present and secure

Fuel pump functions properly

Fuel system hoses are not cracked, damaged, or insecure

Fuel tank has no cracks or other forms of damage

Gear shifter functions properly and without excessive resistence

Hoses in good condition.

Hybrid system electrical connections show no signs of damage or excessive wear (if applicable)

Hybrid system is functioning properly (if applicable)

MVI sticker is present

No abnormal engine sounds or smells.

No battery leaks

No fuel system leaks

No signs of rodent damage or infestation.

No visual signs of leaks.

No wiring insultation is missing

Serpentine belt pulley is properly aligned

Transmission mounts in good condition

Vehicle engages in Drive

Vehicle engages in Neutral

Vehicle engages in Reverse

Washer fluid level and reservoir/cap in good condition.

Suspension

All air suspension components are functioning properly and do not show signs of damage or excessive wear

Anti-sway bars and bolts & bushings show no signs of damage

Appropriate suspension travel when the car is placed under load

Axle attachement and saddle show no damage

Axle bushings are not loose or shifted out of place

Coil springs are in proper position and have spacers between coils

Composite springs are not shifted and do not have more than 3mm of wear (if applicable)

Leaf springs are not shifted and do not have more than 3mm of wear (if applicable)

No tire interference with the suspension system or body frame

Rubber load cushions are not loose or missing (if applicable)

Shackles, pins, and bushings are in normal position and do not exceed 2mm of wear

Suspension control arms show no signs of damage

Torsion bar shows no signs of damage

U-bolt hardware is in normal position and does not show excessive wear

Vehicle does not occilate more than two cycles after load is released

Vehicle ride height is appropriate and level

Steering

No ball and socket joints show signs of damage or thread stripping

Power steering functions properly with no leaks or excessive noise

Steering box is secure with no evidence of cracks or leaks

Steering column and fasteners are secure

Steering control arms are secure and in good condition

Steering operates properly with tires maintaining appropriate frame clearance

Telescopic steering adjustments function properly

Tie rods show no signs of damage

Lights

Daytime running lights function

Hazard lights function properly

Headlights function properly

High beams operational.

Insturment panel light functions

License plate light functions

Parking lights function

Reverse lights operational.

Tailights function properly

Turn signals function

Underbody

Belly pan in good condition.

Exhaust sytems and hangers in good condition.

Motor/transmission mount in good condition.

No damage to any underbody parts or components.

No leaks from brake master cylinder or any brake lines, brake calipers, or brake wheel cylinders.

No leaks from engine.

No leaks from radiator or cooling system.

No leaks from transmission.

No leaks from washer fluid system.

No signs of perforated rust.

There are no noticeable signs of frame damage or repair.

Tires & Brakes

Back left tire tread depth
4mm

Back right tire tread depth
4mm

Front left tire tread depth
4mm

Front right tire tread depth
4mm

ABS system functions properly

All brake lines show no evidence of corrosion or other types of excessive wear

All brake lines show no evidence of leaks or bulging under pressure

All wheel fasteners are in good condition and torqued appropriately

Brake master cylinder is not loose and shows no evidence of damage or leaks

Brake pedal and mount do not show signs of excessive wear

Brake system functions normally

Brakes release appropriately and do not stick

Disc brake pads do not show wear beyond 50% of acceptable limits

Disc brake rotors do not show wear beyond 50% of acceptable limits

Drum Brake system operational (if applicable)

Emergency/Parking brake operational.

No tire has less than 2mm of tread depth at any point

Tire sidewalls do not bulge

Tire tread is in good condition and has not been re-treaded

Tires are inflated to appropriate pressures

Tires maintain constant pressure

Under medium pressure, the brake pedal does not travel more than 80% of total available travel distance

Wheel hub is in good condition and shows no evidence of structural damage

Wheels rotate freely without any bearing roughness or binding

Driving Road Test

Cruise control operational.

Differential operates properly during a tight turn

Equal amount of right / left steering wheel lock

Gear indicator display operational (if applicable).

Instrument cluster gauges and lights operational while driving.

No dash warning lights on.

No exterior clunks or rattles.

No exterior squeaks or squeals.

No interior rattles.

No interior squeaks.

No right / left pull under heavy braking

No warning lights are burnt out

No wind noise.

Nothing abnormal on startup or idling.

Odometer functions properly

On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system returns no faults.

Speedometer functions properly

Steering does not pull right / left

Steering returns to centre position after a turn

Transmission shifts smoothly

Vehicle absorbs bumps properly

Vehicle stopping distance is appropriate

Windshield sprayers operational and blades in good condition.

Wiper blades operational on all speeds and intermittent.