[Dealer Memo] Not all 2022 Mavericks will be built. Update on Maverick Retail Order Scheduling, Customer Options and Order Amendment

[RebellaE]

I believe that fleet vehicles are put into mix with the retail units.

Thank you. Are they also factored into the monthly allocations? Or are fleet vehicles a separate allocation?

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[Dun4791]

Form the Memo:
"While Ford still plans to produce a limited number of 2022 model year Mavericks for dealer stock inventory, the priority for remaining production will go to unscheduled Maverick retail orders based on the date they were submitted by the customer’s Ford dealership, vehicle model and configuration selected, part availability, and the number of vehicles the customer’s Ford dealership receives"

And Ford wonders why so many folks are pissed off. Weren't we told "Retail Orders Only"? Exactly how many "Limited" dealer stock Mavericks is Ford going to build using the very parts they are asking paying customers to sacrifice. Will it be hundreds, thousands, and what models with what options? Does anyone think there won't be some Lariat Hybrids with the Luxury Package in the "Limited" lot? We already know dealers like Long McArthur will be getting their share and as Tim said, the Dealership doesn't feel bad about charging $5,000 - $7,500 over MSRP - I'll let the members decide how they feel about that. Not sure why but I noticed when Tim read the entire Memo he left out the entire paragraph above, nor did he discuss it. I hope Tim sets aside some time in his next video to address this issue. I realize he isn't Ford and didn't draft that memo. Tim has devoted so much of his time to the Maverick Truck folks and by all means he's help many of us.

I don’t think people are “pissed off” for any other reason than the way the Allocation process dictates which units get built first. People are smart enough to understand the supply issues from the last couple years.

Ford stuck the Allocation statement in last in that paragraph, but it’s still there.

 

[BobS]

I believe that fleet vehicles are put into mix with the retail units.

Thank you Tim

 

[BobS]

my only add ons. Are 360 and hitch. If I can’t get them they will have to keep my truck. I want a back up camera and not a after market bolt on .

Backup cameras are federally mandated and are included as standard equipment on all Mavericks.

 

[Dun4791]

While I appreciate that finally there some type communication for Ford, there still seems to a fundamental problem with how allocations are given to dealerships. This seems to be the biggest issue and main complaint from most customers. We can understand supply issues, personnel issues, but the scheduling doesn't make any sense at all. It just boggles the mind when you see a person who ordered weeks or months after you placed the same EXACT order and they get a build date and you don't. You ask your salesperson why this is, they don't have an answer either. NO ONE but FORD has the answer to this question of why allocations are still tied to a dealership's past record of sales. So in your search for solutions to alleviate our frustrations, start with looking at the allocation system. First In, First Out (FIFO) works for many other business, I'm sure it could work here too.

Absolutely 100%. ^


This could have also all been a non issue if ford would have denied any orders at dealers who had already ordered their Allocation maximum for the year.

 

[Turtle]

That last part about allocations is what is screwing the whole process up! I believe this is why we keep seeing builds with date later than many of us who ordered in June/July. When going through the Regions of the various dealerships if they are out of allocations for that week/month then it doesn't matter if they have a June 15th build waiting, the dealership with allocations with get the build date even if the order was just place in Jan. I believe this how we've seen a few folks state they placed an order and receive a build a week later. Of course, I could be wrong and I have a few ex-wives that will tell you so!

Don’t we all

 

[MikeInFla]

Absolutely 100%. ^


This could have also all been a non issue if ford would have denied any orders at dealers who had already ordered their Allocation maximum for the year.

Exactly. As I have said before my dealer has 300 orders and have delivered 12 or 13. I have no idea how many they are allocated. This is a small town so I assume they don't have a lot of allocations. Since I placed my order on 1/25/22 I am pretty sure I am close to the bottom of the list. It just doesn't make sense for them to take orders on something they know will never happen.

The good news is that I can keep waiting. If I get rolled into MY23 that's fine as long as there isn't a huge price increase.

 

[Dun4791]

Exactly. As I have said before my dealer has 300 orders and have delivered 12 or 13. I have no idea how many they are allocated. This is a small town so I assume they don't have a lot of allocations. Since I placed my order on 1/25/22 I am pretty sure I am close to the bottom of the list. It just doesn't make sense for them to take orders on something they know will never happen.

The good news is that I can keep waiting. If I get rolled into MY23 that's fine as long as there isn't a huge price increase.

This still comes to mind.

 

[FakeCowboy]

Exactly. As I have said before my dealer has 300 orders and have delivered 12 or 13. I have no idea how many they are allocated. This is a small town so I assume they don't have a lot of allocations. Since I placed my order on 1/25/22 I am pretty sure I am close to the bottom of the list. It just doesn't make sense for them to take orders on something they know will never happen.

The good news is that I can keep waiting. If I get rolled into MY23 that's fine as long as there isn't a huge price increase.

The good news for you is that Ford will most likely give you price protection like they have with Bronco orders.

 

[Watchman]

I don’t think people are “pissed off” for any other reason than the way the Allocation process dictates which units get built first. People are smart enough to understand the supply issues from the last couple years.

Ford stuck the Allocation statement in last in that paragraph, but it’s still there.

I agree, the allocations in the case of the Maverick are just plain stupid. But I think asking to sacrifice ANY parts from an existing order to build a stock order for a dealer just makes me MORE pissed off!

 

[YOBY]

Don't forget the tail end of this process. I wonder why it takes 4 to 6 weeks to receive the built truck. I believe they are holding ground trailers and railroad cars until they get full loads to deliver to far areas of the US from Mexico. To do that, I'm speculating Ford has adjusted the production line to have full trailers going to various regions in the US.

I believe the shipping department has some pull in the vehicles coming down the line.

 

[2cafn8d]

While I appreciate that finally there some type communication for Ford, there still seems to a fundamental problem with how allocations are given to dealerships. This seems to be the biggest issue and main complaint from most customers. We can understand supply issues, personnel issues, but the scheduling doesn't make any sense at all. It just boggles the mind when you see a person who ordered weeks or months after you placed the same EXACT order and they get a build date and you don't. You ask your salesperson why this is, they don't have an answer either. NO ONE but FORD has the answer to this question of why allocations are still tied to a dealership's past record of sales. So in your search for solutions to alleviate our frustrations, start with looking at the allocation system. First In, First Out (FIFO) works for many other business, I'm sure it could work here too.

The allocation thing is the ONLY reason I am irritated. I can understand the rest of it. I'm a project planner and do ordering and work orders. I get it. (244 days since order btw)

 

[Mendicant]

It appears that I may be in category #7, with an order for an XLT Luxury package but without the Co-Pilot360.

My dealer placed the order October 22, 2021 (and took a $500 deposit.) I have not yet received any communication about build date or VIN.

What I fail to understand is that if there is a chip shortage, and Co-Pilot360 consumes too many chips, why would Ford prioritize building trucks that have the XLT Luxury package AND Co-Pilot360 over the ones that don't? That does not seem logical.

The dealer has not contacted me yet about trying to change my build, but there is no way I am giving up my heated seats. If not for that lone feature I would have ordered a hybrid XL with zero add-ons.

What I am wondering though; is it more likely (using Ford's own perverse logic for the build queue) for my truck delivery to happen this year if I *add* in the Co-Pilot360?

I do need a commuter vehicle soon. I am currently using my Historic-tagged 1997 F-150 (with what the shop that replaced the alternator referred to as "super illegal" exhaust) and which no longer holds brake fluid. Braking is not as critical to the operation of a vehicle as acceleration is, but there are occasional times where you may want to do that.

 

[James L. Harrison]

There's always a chance!

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