A municipal sanitation department in Dalian procures Ford Transit V362 service vehicles: A comprehensive walkthrough of the end-to-end procurement process—from requirements definition to delivery. In winter 2025, a municipal sanitation department in Dalian procured a batch of Ford Transit V362 service vehicles to enhance frontline equipment inspection and emergency response efficiency. These vehicles are primarily deployed for daily maintenance of urban road infrastructure, transportation of small equipment, and on-site support during winter snow removal operations. Given Dalian’s location along the northeastern coast—where winter temperatures can drop below -20°C—the buyer imposed stringent requirements regarding cold-weather engine startability, low-temperature hydraulic system stability, and winter-specific maintenance protocols. After multiple rounds of evaluation, Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. successfully delivered five customized service vehicles. Following commissioning in early 2026, the customer reported: “Smooth engine starts, no hydraulic system sticking, and worry-free winter operation.” Based on this case study, this article details the 10 critical items for vehicle acceptance inspection, methods for verifying MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) technical specifications, Chengli’s delivery workflow, and includes an FAQ section addressing common buyer concerns. Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Official Consultation Hotline: | Sales Manager Zhang Yue: (providing region-specific winter configuration solutions for Northeast China). I. Ten Mandatory Inspection Items Upon Vehicle Receipt: Ensuring “Zero-Defect” Delivery. Drawing on the Dalian case experience, the buyer conducted the following 10 standardized inspections upon vehicle arrival to ensure full compliance with severe cold-climate operational requirements: 1. Antifreeze Freeze Point Testing: Given Dalian’s winter climate, antifreeze must have a freeze point below -35°C and be long-life organic type. Chengli pre-fills all vehicles with nationally compliant antifreeze rated to -45°C prior to shipment. 2. Low-Temperature Starting Test: After being parked stationary for 8 hours, the vehicle undergoes cold-start testing at -15°C; successful ignition on the first attempt—with no abnormal vibration—is required. The Ford Transit V362 chassis supplied by Chengli features an intelligent preheating system capable of reliable starting down to -30°C. 3. Hydraulic System Low-Temperature Stability: Hydraulic oil viscosity is verified; low-temperature hydraulic oil (e.g., ISO VG 32) is mandated, ensuring no significant pressure drop and smooth cylinder actuation at -20°C. Chengli’s upfitting utilizes imported sealing components to guarantee sealing integrity under sub-zero conditions. 4. Chassis Frame & Anti-Corrosion Treatment: Due to severe salt fog corrosion near Dalian’s coastal environment, the chassis frame must undergo electrophoretic coating or hot-dip galvanization. All Chengli-delivered vehicles feature cathodic electrophoretic primer, achieving over 1,000 hours in salt spray testing. 5. Upfit-to-Chassis Connection Strength: Bolt torque and weld quality of modified sections are inspected to eliminate abnormal noise on rough roads. Chengli employs robotic welding, delivering uniform, pore-free weld seams. 6. Electrical System Waterproof Rating: All exposed connectors must meet IP67 ingress protection rating to prevent rain/snow intrusion and short circuits. Chengli uses waterproof connectors and applies full-vehicle wiring harness protection. 7. Heating & Defrosting Systems: Cabin heater outlet temperature (≥40°C), side mirror heating function, and windshield defrosting performance are verified. The Transit V362 comes factory-equipped with a PTC auxiliary heater enabling rapid cabin warming in low temperatures. 8. Cargo Compartment Thermal Insulation Performance: The rear compartment—used for equipment storage—r