I guess this means we won't see a flood of emails today with 5/2 prod dates...
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I guess this means we won't see a flood of emails today with 5/2 prod dates...
This is the first time I have ever heard that. Is the source of that information your dealer?My dealer has plenty of allocations. I'm just not getting scheduled because of the low volume of the dealership. Ford's reward system is geared toward the dealership (their historic true customer) - larger, high volume dealerships get build priority as well as more allocations.
This exactly. Ford needs to be conveying more info beyond "you'll hear from us when you're scheduled." I think we all went into this expecting a longer timeframe given the pandemic and constraints but I doubt any of us expected to be waiting this long. I'm sure Ford didn't expect that either but that's all the more reason to realign expectations when circumstances continue to change. Messaging from 5 months ago when I ordered isn't nearly as relevant today. (And it's even less relevant for you June/July/August orders!)Many of us understand constraints. I think the biggest issue is lack of communication. It's also a bit disheartening to identical orders from months after yours get scheduled. The allocation system sucks when it comes to ordered vehicles.
FYI... I'm a production planner for a company that makes EO imaging systems. I rings on back order forever... Oh you want a holochrome bolt... 7 months. I get it
I'm super patient with all of this. I knew it was going to be a slog going into it and don't have much sympathy for those that are impatient with the process. But I don't understand the lack of Ford Communication. It is an awesome marketing opportunity, you have customers that pre-ordered your car. Send them a brand message every week or two that is relevant with what is going on. Build a relationship. How many times do you get to communicate with your customer and know that the customer might actually read the message.I 100% agree on the "Some communication from Ford would be great" comment. I've learned in my life (I'm 56) that a little communication goes a long way. Be honest with folks, and we can put up with a lot and be very understanding and patient.
You know, Ford could pay some intern minimum wage and have him update a website page with what's going on periodically. After 9-10 months of patience, I think we deserve more communication.
Glad I don't work for the Ford Maverick division. Can you imagine all the pressure on those folks, and then meeting after meeting they get disappointed with "parts shortage", "parts delays", "shipping problems", and "labor issues" problems and realize that's going to piss off people waiting for their trucks. Maybe some don't care, but I'm sure most do.
Looks like he basically nailed it . . . Good call.I suspect the emails received today are almost treated like a cleanup week. They're squeezing in more 4/25 builds. Hopefully tomorrow several of you get builds for 5/2.
You give me hope, I ordered from Lynn Layton 2 weeks after you ordered from Woody Anderson maybe my day is coming soon I should’ve ordered mine from Woody12:37 PM CST 3/17/2022
4/25/2022
🛻 Lariat Luxury, FX4, 4K, All weather floor mats and full size spare
Alabama
10/28/2021
Woody Anderson Ford
They gave me an e-card 3 weeks ago but I can't use it. I can't checkout. But it was nice thought from Ford marketing...I just called, got the $100 egift card!
An Ecoboost engine is $1085, the XLT Lux is $2500 while the Lariat Lux is $3750. Add the finance rates and bean counters can report to share holders that thousands of extra dollars per sale are being generated. The price per share peaked ($25.87) with the Lightening news and dipped to $19.54 when Maverick orders were cutoff in January."The hybrid drivetrain and Lux packages are in very short supply." - Ford
[Ford then proceeds to schedule January 2022 order with Lux package]
Got a similar email as yours for my Lariat. Above the start of the picture shows that I'm at step 1 Order confirmed with Step 2, scheduled for Production, 3 Built and 4 Shipped.Didn't attach to the above post . Might be a good sign that I heard something!
Got the same email tonight.Didn't attach to the above post . Might be a good sign that I heard something!
Did you get the same error I am getting - "Insufficient balance"? Yet when I go to the link to check the balance is says amount available is $100.00.They gave me an e-card 3 weeks ago but I can't use it. I can't checkout. But it was nice thought from Ford marketing...
Got the same 3 19 on our hybrid order my thinking is maybe not good news ordered 10 23 lariat lux package hope we don't get rolled to a 23 but do hope all these early orders get filled know people r getting tired of waiting when they ordered their truck they need it I don't think ford normally sends out this can of communication maybe I am wrongDidn't attach to the above post . Might be a good sign that I heard something!