Well you just confirmed what my dealer told me today. My Maverick was shipped yesterday. I'll see it next month. That will make 16 and a half months waiting.
I received my window sticker yesterday and it’s missing a lot of the info is that normal ? Tks vpThis great guide is reposted from sister-site Bronco6G.com (by member Ksjrb03)
Ok, this post is meant to give a thorough understanding of how the build process works and what all these terms mean, for those of you asking. First thing you have to understand, this is not like ordering something off Amazon. There are tools and trackers, but they are often way off on their estimated times, or come in long after the vehicle has actually been built or shipped. Here is a great thread with links to all the various trackers etc.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/-maverick-build-tracking-links.2882/
First off the window sticker.
Reference example (labeled)
You should get your window sticker about a week before your "blend" date. Blend is the point where the chassis and body meet on the assembly line to go through final assembly. The work on the body and chassis has already begun a few shifts before this date. The blend above shows "2021/10/14" So this Maverick is scheduled to go down final assembly on 10/14.
This shows that this Maverick is the 496th out of 881 scheduled units to begin the final assembly process on 10/14. FYI, This number is both Maverick and Bronco Sport since they run down the same line.
Number next to blend date is the rotation number. This is the main number production workers pay attention to. It is the master sequencing number. 4015 will blend after 4014. 496/881 is a scheduled target, but they may be a bit behind or ahead for the day/week. Rotation number will roll back to 0001 after 9999.
So today is your blend date, now what. You wait! The final assembly process takes more than a shift to complete, lets say 1.5 shifts to get from blend through final QC. If your rotation number comes up on end of first shift or during second shift, you will not be complete until the next day.
Once your build is complete, the Ford system should send you a build email, but its not that simple. Some people get them quick, some are delayed days. If your Maverick has to go to the Mod shop for accessories fitting (tonneau cover, bed extender, body graphics, etc.) that will delay your build notification. PPF has to go to an off-site body shop and that will delay as well. If your Maverick is selected for random extra quality checks is another delay. If quality checks find an issue that needs to be addressed, that could be a lengthy delay. Then there is just the plain fact the Ford system isn't great and some people never get a built email.
While we sit and wait wondering if our Maverick has been built yet, we can check if our "modules have popped". Ford has an online as built service site that shows your PCM and BCE modules. If your VIN starts showing something as the below screenshot, it means your computers are "alive" and your Maverick has been built.
https://www.motorcraftservice.com/Home/SetCountry?returnUrl=/asbuilt
Now that our Maverick is built, next we wait for shipping. There are two ways units leave the plant, by rail or by convoy (18 wheeler car hauler). Your window sticker will show which way your Maverick leaves.
Your Maverick can leave the shipping yard quick, or it can sit there a while. It seems lately convey is sitting a bit, there are trucker shortages really hurting the industry. Rail will ship to a regional rail yard, and sit there until there is a convoy full to send to your dealer or region.
Once your Maverick ships you will get another email from Ford notifying you with delivery estimates. These estimates can be way off sometimes, your dealer should be able to tell you how long shipping usually takes to them.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/
The above tracker link has links and instructions to tracking your shipment. Seems to be easier to track by convoy. To track Rail you will need your dealer to give you the rail car number your Maverick is sitting in.
I would say if it is not missing any of the ordered options then you are good to go. Lucky you and congrats on the build. I think you are looking at a reference window sticker from another model that is different from the Maverick. Post a picture of the window sticker if you are really concerned.
Mine is the same missing a lot of information.its prob the prelim sticker I’m sure once it starts getting built ford will update and finalize the build vpI’m still trying to decipher this one
Mine is the same missing a lot of information.its prob the prelim sticker I’m sure once it starts getting built ford will update and finalize the build vp
I have found they don't list absolutely every option. They will list an equipment group and that is where many items are, but not listed individually.
So far the list is correct I ordered a base XL 2.0 AWD.I don’t see the blend or if the modules are alive yet so I’m thinking it’s waiting for a build and then everything comes alive.it’s just been such a long time coming I’m getting anxious
Nope, it should not be! You are price protected and receive the price it was when you ordered. The truck has a $400 increase and they raised destination $100. You have the DORA with YOUR price!
Mike looks like that too.I’m still trying to decipher this one
