2.0 Ecoboost order on 10/21

[Bob Gardner]

I ordered my Maverick XL with 2.0 Ecoboost, AWD and 4K Towing on 10/21 from Tomball Ford, near Houston (was told I had to order AWD to get 4K Towing). The only other options I have are the Co-Pilot 360 and sliding rear window (was told I had to order the Co-Pilot 360 to get the window). I had was asked pay a $500 deposit. My order is still "in processing" (not yet scheduled for build/sent to the factory).

Wanted the 4K Towing because I have a vintage car ('62 Ford Ranchero) that I would like to be able to tow to car shows out of state. Would not have chosen AWD because it adds cost and because I suspect it reduces fuel economy. However, I make a few beach/camping trips a year and the AWD may be useful for those. I take my dog with me to local parks and on fast food runs many times a week and wanted the sliding rear window for him. Overall, the low cost, fuel economy and usefulness of the pickup bed and towing are what attracted me to the Maverick. I like Rangers, but I couldn't justify the cost and especially the miserable fuel economy.

Read quite a bit on this site before registering/posting - I understand that the hybrids are delayed, which may result in my 2.0 Ecoboost being built sooner (if hybrids are put on hold due to supply chain/part availability). I also understand that builds are currently scheduled through mid to late December, and that the next build dates will be in January. I think it's quite likely that there are so many orders ahead of me that my build date will not be in January, but February or later, unless the 2.0 Ecoboost/hydrid factor causes mine to move closer to the front of the line.

Are any of the options that I have ordered (AWD, 4K Towing, Co-Pilot 360, sliding rear window) likely to cause additional delays?

I see that the Mavericks are manufactured in Hermosillo, Mexico. Would that make delivery time to Texas less than say, to the pacific northwest or New England?

Thanks
Bob

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[James St. Patrick]

Bob,

11/21? I suspect your order was never placed or you are a time traveler from the future

 

[Big_T]

Welcome to the group. I suspect you ordered on 10/21, not 11/21. The options you listed are not on the current constraint list. I'd say you're in good shape, just sit back and relax for a few months.

 

[catinthebathtub]

Hey Bob,
i'm near houston and have mine on order from Helfman Ford as it was nearest dealership to home during online ordering. i reach out as i sold my 60 Ranchero (beater shop truck) a year or so ago to replace it with a 34 pickup that has been a hotrod since the early 50's and hasn't changed much.
regarding a Maverick, you should try fords online inventory search as many dealers (100 mile radius) show to have a truck available. i hope mine to arrive this month.

 

[Bob Gardner]

Bob,

11/21? I suspect your order was never placed or you are a time traveler from the future

If only that were true. Unfortunately, that's only a typo.

Anyway, what kind of lame time traveler would travel back to a time only two weeks in the past? If I were a time traveler, I would ranger farther back.

 

[Bob Gardner]

Hey Bob,
i'm near houston and have mine on order from Helfman Ford as it was nearest dealership to home during online ordering. i reach out as i sold my 60 Ranchero (beater shop truck) a year or so ago to replace it with a 34 pickup that has been a hotrod since the early 50's and hasn't changed much.
regarding a Maverick, you should try fords online inventory search as many dealers (100 mile radius) show to have a truck available. i hope mine to arrive this month.

Nice Ranchero! Was it 144 c.i./3-on-the-tree?

Tomball Ford told me that it's extremely rare for a dealer to receive a Maverick that wasn't already pre-obligated by an order. At the time I placed my order, they only had one on the lot and it already belonged to a customer.

If I found one, it would have to be close to what I ordered in options - AWD, 4K Towing, Co-Pilot 360, sliding rear window and not much else. Wouldn't want to pay much for options that I don't need.

 

[catinthebathtub]

Nice Ranchero! Was it 144 c.i./3-on-the-tree?

mine had 170ci and 3/tree. its still in houston somewhere. yours looks great! my first car over 45 years ago was a falcon sprint V8. im driving my 66 mustang daily until the maverick arrives.

 

[rlhdweman]

Nice Ranchero! Was it 144 c.i./3-on-the-tree?

Tomball Ford told me that it's extremely rare for a dealer to receive a Maverick that wasn't already pre-obligated by an order. At the time I placed my order, they only had one on the lot and it already belonged to a customer.

If I found one, it would have to be close to what I ordered in options - AWD, 4K Towing, Co-Pilot 360, sliding rear window and not much else. Wouldn't want to pay much for options that I don't need.

Those old Rancheros were nice looking cars.............everytime I see one I think Goooldfingerrrrrrr!

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