The most important thing I learned from years of watching car flippers on TV is that you don't make your money on selling cars, you make it on buying them. Clearly they watched the same shows
385 days. Got my Lariat 2 weeks ago.
Do not trust the online status check. Mine was built and ready to ship and the status bar was still at "ordered". Call the 800# if you believe your order is close.
I got the exact same email about 5 weeks ago, after having received 5 different build dates.
I called the hotline on Monday and found out that the truck is indeed built and awaiting shipment. The order tracker still shows waiting build. Give them a call before losing all hope.
I got that exact e-mail on 8/18 . Also had a build date of 8/8. I called the 800 # yesterday and they confirmed that the Mav is built and awaiting shipping. Online tracker shows still in production. So useless.
Nice. What type of wheels are those. I'm wondering if they are available in gold . I'm getting a Hot Chile Pepper Red Lariat in a few weeks. Been looking at wheels and those would look aawesome.
One thing to consider is that Ford has stopped selling sedans. The Maverick for all intents and purposes is the new family sedan. A rear seat delete would make it a Mustang with an open trunk.
This is the only thing I can hang my hat on. I got my first build dat in May, bumped at least 5 times and the last e-mail I got gave no estimated date.
BUT , I got a VIN in May, Not holding my breath or crossing fingers, just mildly hopeful.
I got my first build date back in May. Got a vin too. I've been rescheduled at least 5 times with the last being a "We got nothin" response. I'm loosing faith that I'll be driving a Ford this year. Might have to go look at the Santa Cruz.
Honestly getting a build date means nothing I've gotten 6 so far. I have a VIN even. But no truck. Last communication was the corporate version of a shoulder shrug.
valve spring sizing is based on RPM limit of the motor . If springs are failing is because they are not being built to spec. Not that the spec is wrong.
That's not entirely true. It doesn't take too much imagination to understand that dealer lobbying group gave lots of money to politicians seeking re-election to support that legislation.
As long as we allow corporate money to dictation anti-consumer laws ,we'll continue to cede our rights to...
What was your break-in process like? I read some about being too soft on the engine during this period. Piston ring seating is one of the most important parts of a good break-in. The only way to achieve this is with pressure. That is combustion pressure. When taking delivery I let the car idle...
I wouldn't be too optimistic about ever seeing this built as a 22MY. I got my VIN in late May with a June 13 build date. Pushed to June 20 . Pushed to July 16, Pushed to July 25 , Pushed to Aug 1.
Lariat Lux Hybrid