I cancelled and found a 2010 Ranger that will meet my immediate needs for a lot less money.
I wouldn't be surprised if I trade it in in about 3 years for a used Maverick.
Today, my wife realized that "Base model" meant a hybrid, which reminded her of the Prius I used to have that she hated driving. Then she asked about the fancy electronics (she was thinking about the Durango that we had that she didn't like to drive, especially when she saw the same shifter...
I am on hold now. Their menu options changed. The numbers 1 and 4 no longer work. You have to talk to the computer to get "Your call is important to us...."
When I placed my original order last Friday (changed today) I was told orders from real customers would get priority over dealer allocations, so I may as well order what I want.
I noticed that the Priority Code on the dealer allocations was 19. Mine is a 12.
There is a video in on the forums...
If your priority is 10, you probably have given them lots of business, so if they don't have your DL from a previous purchase, they probably just checked another box to Ford's satisfaction. But it wouldn't hurt to ask the question the next time you talk to them (CRC or dealer).
I think if you announced on here when it is en route to your dealer that circumstances prevented you from buying it, people would line up to buy it in your place.
I've had Honda cars and SUVs with CVTs for years. I prefer them, because there never is a clunk when shifting gears, because they don't "Shift gears". A variable gear just rotates to a different position based on your speed giving you smoother acceleration.
I ordered yesterday. Realized last night that the XL didn't come with Cruise Control as a Standard item. Texted salesman this morning to confirm my thinking and he said he would change it without me having to come in. I haven't received anything confirming the change yet.
How does one change...
With your plan limiting a married couple to only ordering one Maverick, that would mean the wife gets the Maverick and the husband is stuck with their old vehicle! Not fair! LOL
"The salesman did say, they had to have the info in by the 25th of this month. I wonder what was special about that date?"
I hope that is the date they decide which models to start building first based on actual orders from customers!
This afternoon (13 Aug 2021), I ordered a base model Cactus Grey XL Hybrid with just the safety package. Salesman said that he was hearing early October for their allocated Mavericks and specifically ordered ones.
Today (16 Aug 2021) I changed my order to an XLT after finding out that Cruise...