Maverick Scheduling 3/16 -- May Scheduling Through Week of 5/29

[dusty1787]

Oversimplified version
Think of the allocations like the NFL draft. The number of allocations a dealer has for that month equals the number of rounds they can participate in. But the order of each round is completely random and some dealers will participate in more rounds than other dealers.

When it is your dealership's turn, Ford will take the first (priority or time) order that they can build and then move on to the next dealership. If your dealer has no retail order Ford can build, Ford skips them or grabs a fleet order. So even if the 37th truck in line, if the 36 before you can't be built but you can, you will be selected.

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As for the predictions, Ford said 65% capacity was EB and they have scheduled ~41,000 Maverick so far according to @Automate's VIN tracker. 65% of 41,000 is 26,650. There were only 27,230 EB orders to start with so leaving Ford with only 580 EBs left to go. However, our numbers show Ford actually has ~8,600 EBs left to go, indicating they are not building EB retail orders at the ratio they said they would, even taking international orders in account. Thus, any spring prediction was rendered moot by Ford not actually scheduling EBs like they said they would.

Thanks for that info commadorebob. Its just a hard thing to grasp when I keep hearing/see "basic numbers = all ecoboosts built by spring/summer"...yet that doesn't actually represent how the vehicles will get delivered. I could wait months and months from now and my own dealership could get the exact same vehicle as mine as a dealer stock item before I even get mine built/delivered.

It sounds like it technically means the same amount of ecoboosts that were ordererd would be mathematically built by X day... but it does not mean that each one of those built has been built for a specific person who had an ecoboost order. Does that sound about right?

Is the dealership stock/allocation its own system? As in if my dealership is getting 5 allocations a month, are those 5 supposed to be what fills the dealer lots as well as custom orders, or just for custom orders? Because again, I would be so mad to see my dealer end up getting my same vehicle (hypothetically) as a dealer stock before I even get my order in. haha.

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[realshelby]

Dealer allocation is for BOTH sold retail (custom) orders and stock orders.
Fleet orders are not in this allocation, and are handled quite differently from stock or sold orders.

 

[commadorebob]

Thanks for that info commadorebob. Its just a hard thing to grasp when I keep hearing/see "basic numbers = all ecoboosts built by spring/summer"...yet that doesn't actually represent how the vehicles will get delivered. I could wait months and months from now and my own dealership could get the exact same vehicle as mine as a dealer stock item before I even get mine built/delivered.

It sounds like it technically means the same amount of ecoboosts that were ordererd would be mathematically built by X day... but it does not mean that each one of those built has been built for a specific person who had an ecoboost order. Does that sound about right?

Is the dealership stock/allocation its own system? As in if my dealership is getting 5 allocations a month, are those 5 supposed to be what fills the dealer lots as well as custom orders, or just for custom orders? Because again, I would be so mad to see my dealer end up getting my same vehicle (hypothetically) as a dealer stock before I even get my order in. haha.

If Ford has maintained their EB ratio, it means a lot of EBs were built not for retail orders.

If your dealership got five allocations, they will build the first five buildable orders, whether that is retail or stock. If your dealer has the exact same order as your as a stock order, yours will be picked first by default as stock orders have a higher priority number (which puts them, counterintuitively, lower down on the list).

 

[710-oil-614]

I'm going to get scheduled this week because I've lost desire for my Tremor.

 

[jwilson]

I'm going to get scheduled this week because I've lost desire for my Tremor.

Same here. This Thursday, "build date release day", will be my 500th day, and I've all but thrown in the towel because I'm just out of time with my life situation and current vehicle. Already looking at pre-owned SUVs to get me by in the meantime (or maybe even permanently), because even if I get a date this week, it'll be a solid 2-3 months...if I'm lucky... before it arrives.

What a ridiculous process this was.

 

[cdjohnso6]

You can me both... Original date 3/13th (Today)

Moved to April 17th..

I was originally scheduled for 3/6, then 3/14, then 3/17, and now back to 3/14 (Today!)

 

[710-oil-614]

Same here. This Thursday, "build date release day", will be my 500th day, and I've all but thrown in the towel because I'm just out of time with my life situation and current vehicle. Already looking at pre-owned SUVs to get me by in the meantime (or maybe even permanently), because even if I get a date this week, it'll be a solid 2-3 months...if I'm lucky... before it arrives.

What a ridiculous process this was.

Very much a cluster fuck at this point. Really though, as time has worn on and we get closer to other midsize (and compact) trucks hitting the market and a refresh of the Maverick itself - this one becomes less appealing to me by the day.

 

[jwilson]

Very much a cluster fuck at this point. Really though, as time has worn on and we get closer to other midsize (and compact) trucks hitting the market and a refresh of the Maverick itself - this one becomes less appealing to me by the day.

If I do throw in the towel, not sure I'll stick around for a Maverick down the road. All of this has left a bad taste in my mouth (not to mention the dealer with zero communication), and has me second guessing the decision for a compact pickup truck anyway. I suppose I could jump at an AWD Hybrid in 2-3 years, but the killer thing is... no Maverick will ever be as inexpensive as the one I have on order. This was a once in a lifetime price/vehicle opportunity, and I probably missed it through no fault of my own.

 

[bearsfan647]

Very much a cluster fuck at this point. Really though, as time has worn on and we get closer to other midsize (and compact) trucks hitting the market and a refresh of the Maverick itself - this one becomes less appealing to me by the day.

yup. If my tremor isn’t scheduled in this batch, it won’t built before the new Ranger banks open. Zero chance the ranger is anywhere near this popular so I will put an order in for that and only take delivery of the maverick if it makes sense financially.

I really want that Tacoma refresh, but not sure I can’t wait for what ppl think will be fall. Ended up not ordering a Colorado. As much as I like it, I’m weird about brands and Chevy doesn’t do it for me for whatever reason. Maybe that’ll change if and when I see one in person.

 

[710-oil-614]

yup. If my tremor isn’t scheduled in this batch, it won’t built before the new Ranger banks open. Zero chance the ranger is anywhere near this popular so I will put an order in for that and only take delivery of the maverick if it makes sense financially.

I really want that Tacoma refresh, but not sure I can’t wait for what ppl think will be fall. Ended up not ordering a Colorado. As much as I like it, I’m weird about brands and Chevy doesn’t do it for me for whatever reason. Maybe that’ll change if and when I see one in person.

After my disappointing visit with the Colorado my sights are set squarely on the Ranger. I'm still keeping my Colorado order and there is a solid chance I'll still buy it - but that also is up against the clock for the Ranger too.

Like you - if I complete my purchase for the Tremor it will be financially motivated.

I'm not as excited for the Tacoma, probably because I have the 2010 and it's just old reliable. I've never felt any emotions for it positively or negatively so that is likely why the next gen Taco isn't turning the dial for me.

Maybe Trail Boss. Hopefully Ranger. Less and less likely a Maverick with each passing day.

 

[BertoDeMamp]

I was originally scheduled for 3/6, then 3/14, then 3/17, and now back to 3/14 (Today!)

Congrats!!! We have pretty similar builds, main difference is that LUX package and your color.

Maybe the White Maverick Orders are being pushed back due to those Fleet Orders lol

 

[710-oil-614]

If I do throw in the towel, not sure I'll stick around for a Maverick down the road. All of this has left a bad taste in my mouth (not to mention the dealer with zero communication), and has me second guessing the decision for a compact pickup truck anyway. I suppose I could jump at an AWD Hybrid in 2-3 years, but the killer thing is... no Maverick will ever be as inexpensive as the one I have on order. This was a once in a lifetime price/vehicle opportunity, and I probably missed it through no fault of my own.

I'll say that if you have a bad dealer and then are dealing with Ford its a double whammy I'm not sure I'd recover from either.

Luckily, I have a phenomenal sales man (Hi, Justin!) at my dealership.

 

[GA Hot Pepper]

Dumb Question. But here Goes. What is the Base Mav Fleet vehicle . I mean what it got. Is it Just a Plane Jane stripped truck??

Check out the website for a large fleet dealer. Near me, it’s Wade Ford, Smyrna, GA, and Loganville Ford, Loganville, GA. Look at their inventory and window stickers. You can buy from most fleet offices. They just sell it at their retail side.

 

[GA Hot Pepper]

Here’s, a fleet Maverick widow sticker

 

[Ponchsox]

Just got Dear John letter from Ford. Does that mean I’m out this week?

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