The rail companies get paid by Ford when the vehicle is dropped at the yard.
The carrier gets paid by Ford when the vehicle is dropped at the dealer.
The above services are (typically) managed by independent brokers and not Ford employees.
The dealer begins paying fees (or interest) for...
I understand your frustration.
My wife's PHEV Ford Escape was shipped to a depot near Ontario, California (where most manufacturers have a southern California distribution point). It sat in the lot for nearly a month before being loaded on a transport to the dealer 24 miles away.
The 2022 XL...
I ordered the glossy version. I applied it to the A.R.E MX-series (mid-rise) shell rear door today. Yes, and unfortunately, it is slightly tilted.
These are high-quality stickers.
@22Ford XL Basic, @Riposterous , and @Louie1
Make sure you submit the Google form so I can update the dealer recommendations and warnings spreadsheet please.
https://forms.gle/YqZsXjcGaXmqVd6W9
I should have mentioned the basis of the comment.
I purchased a 2022 XL Hybrid originally. I didn't like the Hybrid+CVT combination and the rear suspension of the 2WD. I also don't need the hybrid MPG because I don't drive that much. Thus, I sold it when I ordered my 2023.
The 2023 is an...
I live in southern California. Thus, I didn't need the cold weather items or many other features in the XLT luxury package. Plus, I don't like the standard XLT interior.
Thus, as another person posted, I would order an XL EB AWD with the 4K Tow and CP360 and buy one for under $30K if I did it...
If your budget is up to $35K, I would go with:
XLT Ecoboost AWD
XLT Luxury Package to get the heated seats, mirrors, and steering wheel (since you are talking about mountain/snow daily driving).
4K Tow Package
CP360 Package
The as-configured price with delivery is $33,800.
I created a spreadsheet that translates what Ford indicates are capacities against what the orders could look like (since they don't provide enough detail in the sheet that gets posted). My rough estimates show that the XL Hybrid is the only true combination that is nearing capacity.
If 37% of...
I agree with this recommendation. If you are in Canada, you might want the heated seats/mirrors/steering wheel that come in the luxury package. The drop-in bedliner and hitch (even if you don't tow) might be practical to have.
I also agree with the Co-pilot 360 recommendation.
Any...
I hope someone will correct me if I have this wrong (@fordvideoguy might be able to confirm or correct me). I believe the O'Reilly Auto Parts was a Fleet order. As such, I don't think it impacts the Retail allocations. In fact, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Fleet order might be a nationwide order with...
I have not ordered from Santa Margarita Ford. I ordered both my 2022 XL Hybrid (sold when I ordered the 2023) and 2023 XLT EB AWD from Autonation Ford of Tustin.
I ordered both before the new GM started there. I switched them from a 'Recommendation' to 'Warning' status once the new GM started...
This needs to be reported as a warning to others via the MTC list. Please use the Google form to report this dealership.
https://forms.gle/YqZsXjcGaXmqVd6W9
I recommend contacting Bring-a-trailer (BaT) to see if they will accept it as a charity auction.
You could set a reserve. Yet, I would not recommend it since most no-reserve charity auctions result in a high selling price.
Good point. In my case, the service and sales departments are separate enough that I trust all of my Fords to an amazing service advisor despite the fact I won't buy from this dealership again.
It's okay to leave it blank. I think I would in this case since you are leaving a warning about the dealership. Singling out an individual won't matter much.
By the way, I know this list of dealerships is working since I am starting to receive requests (and threats) to remove dealership warnings.
Submit a warning via this Google Form for me to update the MTC dealership recommendations and warnings list. This dealer does not have a warning or recommendation associated with it yet. Go ahead and link this post into the description of the form.
https://forms.gle/qHVv4yUCtYGS3xjP8