Ford is reinventing itself right now, lots of growing pains. They are moving to 2 separate but connected divisions, the EV and the ICE. Also they are moving the auto industry to a build-to-order model so that you don't have to just take what the dealer has on his lot and that there are less...
I ALWAYS use the 0% interest option. I did it with my workshop and on my Cmax and put the money in a CD, in the end I paid off the loan and still have the CDs. Use someone elses money always, that's how the rich folks do it.
I have had a First Editon rapid red hybrid on order since Jul 12.. Have even given some thought about storing it immediately as advised by members of a classic car group. Just start it up every week or so and may drive it around the block now and then. YEH!!!!!! RIGHT!!!!!
I am aware of the TSB. Problem is the transfer shaft actually eats into the case and whole trans must be replaced. Have looked into used trans and found on with 45k on it for $1900 and cost to replace is about $1400-1600. Car still is only going to be worth about $6000 so still not feasible...
I have had an order in from July 12 and is still not scheduled. Salesman called and said they had a cancelled order that came in and the sales manager said to give me first choice. Told them I was on my way right then bur when I got to the dealer my salesperson and sales manager found out...
I have a 2015 Ford Cmax and the trans service is 150k, I did it at 120k. These trans shouldn't need much maintenance as there are no clutches to burn the oil. I now have 168k on it an am needing a new trans, basically due to known design problems. Fords price is about $8500 and most trans...
Got my usual silence today so I'll still have something to look forward too next Thursday
Rapid Red, lariat lux, co pilot 360 and First Edition ordered 7/12
I believe that Tim said that the orders were starting August 16, scheduling strting mid September and production starting October 24 barring any delays.