Build date text from Ford....

[lm126027]

Within the last hour I got a text from Ford stating that they expect to start building my Atlas Blue 2.0 Ecoboost Lariat with 4k the week of September 2nd (was ordered August 22, 2023). Hallelujah.... Wouldn't you know it, I had just resigned myself to the fact that it would probably roll over to a 2025. hahahaha

Now I need to make a decision on the new snowmobile trailer. Just this week I found a 2024 leftover, 4 hours away up in Maine... Not exactly what I want (it's black and does not have PT flooring), but is probably close enough with a savings of around $2,000 over ordering a 2025. The main reason I ordered the Maverick (replacing my 2020 Escape Titanium that has the same 2.0 Ecoboost) was to tow the new trailer. The Maverick has an increase in towing capacity over the Escape of 500 lbs. With the new trailer weighing a little over 400 lbs more than my current trailer it should be a good match and I still should get decent mileage. The Escape got between 13 and 17 towing my clamshell depending on where I was heading and how much of the trip was with the cruize set at 75. The longer I traveled at the higher speeds, the lower the average mileage. But... Many full size pickup trucks don't get that kind of mileage towing a trailer with 2 sleds. Trailer is taller, but it is narrower, so we will see how the wind resistance balance out between the 2... Guess I will find out on my 1st trip (already scheduled for early January to Ft. Kent ME, an 8.5+ hour drive on a good day from central MA). Wish me luck that all goes as planned.

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[Hunters Edge]

Congratulations on getting the 24 scheduled so soon.

 

[Tom 71 Maverick 24]

Glad to hear that.

I never got an email from Ford, so I've been bugging the dealer occasionally to check on its status. Oddly, I stopped in 2 weeks ago and learned that it was built and was on a rail car in Pheonix, AZ. I stopped in the dealer yesterday and the guy (different guy) looked it up and said that it was in Detroit.

I'm not sure that Detroit is really on the route from Pheonix to SE Tennessee but that's what he said. Also gave me a delivery date of late August. Which kind of sucks because I'll be going on a vacation in late August. Or plan to - really wanted to take the new Maverick, but I guess that is not to be.

 

[lm126027]

Build is a little over a year and a week from the order. UGH !!

Going to verify with salesman. Will send him an email. With text came a link. Once an order number and VIN are established, I will be able use the link to follow the production....

 

[Suptrack]

My hybrid fully loaded Lariat was ordered on 5/28, production and build started 7/9 finished the build on 7/11 and shipping started on 712. Will arrive in Warwick, NY between 8/1 & 8/14. I can't wait

 

[Ivydiv]

I ordered my shadow black Lariat Maverick 2.0 awd July 12 2024, I got my order confirmation the next day or two. I received my scheduled for production today 7/18/2025. It is scheduled for production the week of September 2 and the vin # was assigned.

 

[lm126027]

strange things do happen..... Was just reading the posts to my message about the text and I heard a new piece of mail came in to my PC. Jumped over and low and behold, was from Ford and has both my order number and my VIN #... HAHAHAHA

 

[colinl]

Not exactly what I want (it's black and does not have PT flooring), but is probably close enough with a savings of around $2,000 over ordering a 2025.

this is strange in several ways.

the 2025 order guide is not out. probably dealers have been briefed about 2025, but instructed to keep it secret until the Ford corporate public announcement. so, how do you know it saves $2,000?

second... what is PT flooring? the flooring is the same in all Mavericks. are you referring to a bedliner or floor mats by chance?

 

[lm126027]

sorry if I wasn't all that clear on my post. it is not the new car that is discounted, it is the new trailer...

 

[colinl]

sorry if I wasn't all that clear on my post. it is not the new car that is discounted, it is the new trailer...

lol that makes more sense

 

[vatj39]

Within the last hour I got a text from Ford stating that they expect to start building my Atlas Blue 2.0 Ecoboost Lariat with 4k the week of September 2nd (was ordered August 22, 2023). Hallelujah.... Wouldn't you know it, I had just resigned myself to the fact that it would probably roll over to a 2025. hahahaha

Now I need to make a decision on the new snowmobile trailer. Just this week I found a 2024 leftover, 4 hours away up in Maine... Not exactly what I want (it's black and does not have PT flooring), but is probably close enough with a savings of around $2,000 over ordering a 2025. The main reason I ordered the Maverick (replacing my 2020 Escape Titanium that has the same 2.0 Ecoboost) was to tow the new trailer. The Maverick has an increase in towing capacity over the Escape of 500 lbs. With the new trailer weighing a little over 400 lbs more than my current trailer it should be a good match and I still should get decent mileage. The Escape got between 13 and 17 towing my clamshell depending on where I was heading and how much of the trip was with the cruize set at 75. The longer I traveled at the higher speeds, the lower the average mileage. But... Many full size pickup trucks don't get that kind of mileage towing a trailer with 2 sleds. Trailer is taller, but it is narrower, so we will see how the wind resistance balance out between the 2... Guess I will find out on my 1st trip (already scheduled for early January to Ft. Kent ME, an 8.5+ hour drive on a good day from central MA). Wish me luck that all goes as planned.

I ordered my XLT Hybrid on May 28th, it was built on July 15th and shipped yesterday!!!

 

[Tom 71 Maverick 24]

Glad to hear that.

I never got an email from Ford, so I've been bugging the dealer occasionally to check on its status. Oddly, I stopped in 2 weeks ago and learned that it was built and was on a rail car in Pheonix, AZ. I stopped in the dealer yesterday and the guy (different guy) looked it up and said that it was in Detroit.

I'm not sure that Detroit is really on the route from Pheonix to SE Tennessee but that's what he said. Also gave me a delivery date of late August. Which kind of sucks because I'll be going on a vacation in late August. Or plan to - really wanted to take the new Maverick, but I guess that is not to be.

Since I complained upthread, I thought I'd post to let you know that my salesman called a little while ago. My Maverick was delivered to the dealer today. I'll be picking it up on Monday. Can't wait.

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