I disagree. Ford had a pretty big lever they could use to change dealer behavior. They choose not to. It absolutely has something to do with them.
Think of the out of control child running around a restaurant. The parents have some/all of the responsibility.
Today's chat person told me that the tracking website is undergoing maintenance. But she did give me additional info that I was scheduled for the week of June 6.
I have no idea why it doesn't work. Chat button works fine on both my pc and phone.
You can also try the "desktop site" option in the Chrome settings. That sometimes is useful for me.
https://www.ford.com/help/contact/
click the start chatting button. only waited about 2 minutes for someone to start chatting. They got me the vin in about 2 more minutes.
Did Ford chat just now and got a VIN!
I entered it and my order number into the tracking tool and it comes up. But no build week/date listed. Anyone else have that?
It's definitely my order as all the options are correct.
9/25 order from Granger, xl hybrid, cp360 and hitch.
Had a 97 sonoma - basically the same. 5spd, 2wd, 4 cyl, regular cab. Super handy. Mav seems like it will be better in essentially every aspect. Can't wait.
I've heard (cousin's friend works at the bagel shop where a Ford VP's neighbor shops) that everyone who drops cp360 in the next week is guaranteed to be scheduled in May.
I don't think it's fair for me to use this inside info, so I'll take one for the team and keep cp360.
Holy crap. How can this dude not get it? Yes. They can charge what they like and you can choose a less greedy dealer. It should work itself out.
It's basic allocation of scarce resources. They are distributed to those who value them most highly.
The other end of spectrum is price ceilings...
As a fellow, non-dealer Virginian, I apologize on behalf of my dense neighbor who cannot make distinctions between acceptable and unacceptable pricing methods.
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So, Ford is sitting there saying we can't build any more lux packages this week, but we have parts on-hand to build 3,000 base xls and xlts this week. Nope! Says the boss. That might result in someone getting his truck before Josh who ordered a day earlier. We can't have that. Send...
Why are you asking here?
You're the one who posted ad-nauseum about how your dealer had the true information and that MTC and the maverick subreddit were full of imbeciles who wouldn't believe you.
Why not go ask your omniscient dealer these questions?