Testing During Assembly
 

I wonder if Ford tracks what was repaired or replaced during the testing phases while the truck was being assembled? It would be interesting to look back at this data and compare it to the number of defects found during the warranty period.

This might be a good question for FordService.

Random trucks are pulled from the line and given a road test. I know Mustangs go around 20 miles. I would assume the F-150 goes a similar distance.

Anyone here picked up a truck with 20-30 miles on the odometer?

nah, they dont keep track of that, they just do it for fun...
and yes, I'm sure they will give you their internal data on defects / issues they find right off the assembly line...

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They absolutely do that, and they absolutely would not share that information publicly. :)

I would say that every test vehicle is heavily documented. They start with a build sheet more than likely that lists all the test parts and what revision are made, or parts changed during testing.

More than likely they have data loggers on the units, along with engineering computer modules that allow them to pull data at higher sampling rates and other specialty functions.


More than likely the test drivers are required to write logs for every shift and document any issues or inconsistency. All this data is tabulated along with end of life tear down. Combined component testing and validation I imagine the amount of data is enormous.

They use all of that data to calculate failures and predicate warranty, and they would never share that data.

My background is an engineer for several company in the equipment arena

My truck had 31 miles when I picked it up.