I got my notice at 9:54 CDT that my Lariat hybrid hot pepper red build week of Nov. 1. I am going to view one for my first time today at Crossley Ford in Liberty, Mo. Ordered 6/12, confirmed 6/15.
Ordered my Lariat hybrid June 12, confirmed June 15. Removed any extras, Priority code 02. Retired Ford employee. With all that said I will believe it when I see it. Not gonna hold my breath!
In my Ford retiree newsletter today it stated they have 80,000 orders for the Maverick with 60% being the hybrid. That would make the ratio 48,000 hybrid and 32,000 ecoboost. I ordered my hybrid Lariat 6/12 and still have not heard a word since.
My dealership has 15 orders in, fairly large dealership in suburban Kansas City. Only 3 confirmed builds, all Ecos. My order went in June 12. Lariat, nothing added> I might add I am a retired Ford employee so that shows they get no preference.
From what i am seeing very few hybrids are being scheduled. My Lariat order with no add ons was placed on 6/12. Still no scheduled build date, hoping to get confirmation this Thursday when October builds are scheduled.
That is the way they did it when I worked at Ford 1968-98. Early builds are basically used to train the work force and get units on the show room floors.