Everybody take a breath....

[jsus]

Why does it seem like current model vehicles (such as the ranger) just keep getting larger each iteration until they realize its a completely different vehicle now. Then they have to release a new vehicle to fill the gap.

It doesn't just seem like it. That's how it's been for a long time now.

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[Vinnyc123]

This site really helped me get thru the wait and I appreciate all of you for that.

My only regret is not getting a fully loaded lariat

 

[fossil]

whiners, complainers and trolls, OH MY!

 

[Guardian]

This site really helped me get thru the wait and I appreciate all of you for that.

My only regret is not getting a fully loaded lariat

Soooo...go start getting ideas,see whats out there so you can make aftermarket changes to make your truck unique!!

 

[gte105u]

I can NOT agree with this is a new process. FORD repeatedly got it wrong with the Bronco, the Lightning and 2 years of the Maverick.

Bronco and Bronco Sport came out in 2021. Maverick came out in 2022, haven't even gotten onto the 2023 production yet. How is that not a new process its was a year old? Plus it was largely untested during the planning so it could be implemented for the Maverick. And it basically worked for the Bronco Sport.

Unexpected demand married with unprecedented times, and with a new process (yes was only a year old so that is new) means growing pains. Early adopters always have to deal with that stuff. If you don't like it wait 3-4 years for the bugs to be worked out.

 

[mikehailwood]

Why does it seem like current model vehicles (such as the ranger) just keep getting larger each iteration until they realize its a completely different vehicle now. Then they have to release a new vehicle to fill the gap.

This has been happening for a long time. Ford Thinderbirds, Ford Falcons, Ford F-150's, Subaru Outbacks. All grew in size, just to name a few. A lot of people get a model they like and want the same model again. But maybe we get fatter and need something with more room. Or we get older and thing we want something a little more comfortable. Or maybe it's an diabolical plot to sell us something larger that costs more.

 

[TheWizziard]

A wise man once said,
"The greatest thing about the internet is everyone can publish (post)"
"The worst thing about the internet is everyone can publish (post)"

 

[Donflem]

All I want for Christmas is my new Maverick to pull and drive around the country. I was told you could flat tow it so I bought it.

 

[Captain]

Bronco and Bronco Sport came out in 2021. Maverick came out in 2022, haven't even gotten onto the 2023 production yet. How is that not a new process its was a year old? Plus it was largely untested during the planning so it could be implemented for the Maverick. And it basically worked for the Bronco Sport.

Unexpected demand married with unprecedented times, and with a new process (yes was only a year old so that is new) means growing pains. Early adopters always have to deal with that stuff. If you don't like it wait 3-4 years for the bugs to be worked out.

What has Ford learned from the Bronco roll out… original Bronco orders still being filled or ignored. What about Ford allowing Dealers to price gouge? What about closings MY23 Maverick, so they can let Dealers order so that they can let dealers price gouge” I’m anxiously awaiting my Maverick, but I really think Ford has really had piss poor management of these roll outs. They went ahead and split into two divisions without prior contact and planning with their dealers as to who does what when.

 

[Nunyabiznus]

Quick observation and all I ask is that you internalize it for a moment before you yell at me for posting LOL.

The wait has been extremely long, a year plus for some, there have been many frustrations and poor communication as well. All that has caused what appears to be some shorter fuses than need be; what are you talking about you say?

Well, it seems lately that some of the responses to a lot of folks posts have been short, or irritated undertones, even a bit brash. I think folks should keep in mind there is a new batch of orders in, new fans of the Maverick, and new owners. Some folks have questions that yes have been answered before or that may seem basic but weren't we all there?

Besides, what else are we gonna do with our time?? Hahaha

Ok, now you can persecute me, I have thick skin, go for it

Somebody already posted that.

 

[Old Ranchero]

Agreed. Hopefully Ford learned a lot by over promising and under delivering during the first year’s growing pains. We can only hope that since the order banks closed so quickly for 23 they can get their act together.

"Ford" never over promised or underdelivered anything. Unscrupulous salespeople? Maybe, but not the company itself. Growing pains are the rule, not the exception in new vehicle launches. Seen a production Cybertruck yet?

 

[NJ Pinelands]

How did a multi-billion dollar company that has been around for over a 100 years not have a Plan B and Plan C and Plan D?Heck, Bill and Nancy’s Snack Stand at Misty Meadow Lake can come up with backup ideas if they run out of something—run out of Pepsi and Coke, get more RC, Dr Pepper,
Cheerwine, Big Red, etc. Run out of soda, get Hawaiian Punch. Run out of that, sell lemonade. Piggly Wiggly has pipes burst, go to another one. Strike going on at Piggly Wiggly, go to Bi-Lo. A company as big as Ford should never have allowed itself to be out of parts in the first place. I ordered a base hybrid XL with only a drop-in bedliner, not some $35,000 model with everything under the Sun. I will be lucky if I get this in under 14 months. And that is only if the mysterious November 14 build date megathon actually happens. I am ok so far with my current truck still running, but there are a lot of families that have lost thousands of dollars because of Ford.

 

[JPJKY]

Quick observation and all I ask is that you internalize it for a moment before you yell at me for posting LOL.

The wait has been extremely long, a year plus for some, there have been many frustrations and poor communication as well. All that has caused what appears to be some shorter fuses than need be; what are you talking about you say?

Well, it seems lately that some of the responses to a lot of folks posts have been short, or irritated undertones, even a bit brash. I think folks should keep in mind there is a new batch of orders in, new fans of the Maverick, and new owners. Some folks have questions that yes have been answered before or that may seem basic but weren't we all there?

Besides, what else are we gonna do with our time?? Hahaha

Ok, now you can persecute me, I have thick skin, go for it

Unfortunately, this is the new normal. Within 5 years all cars will be ordered online, the wait will be 9-12 months, and dealers will be your delivery destinations and service centers.

 

[BuddyS]

To be fair, no one is making you buy or wait for a Maverick, and everyone knew going in that the wait times were long and unpredictable. If anyone needs a car to visit the grandkids, get to work, get a sick relative to treatment or whatever they can certainly take $25K into any auto dealership anywhere and drive home today in a very decent and reliable 2-3 year old car.

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