Ford's Shifting Production Policy...

[Spartan]

I think your dealer is the one lying or misunderstanding what Ford is telling them. You will find a lot more info here than in a show room. I ordered almost identical to you except a week earlier and it is a First Edition. I didn't want to drop anything since it would then not be a First Edition. I was notified Tuesday that I have a VIN and will be produced as a 22.

I'm just trying to keep a smile. I have been a reader not a poster since September. We should have a VIN #. If you believe what has been reported. I call Ford monthly to hear the same thing. I believe most 2022 orders are in priority 2 if submitted right.

Spartan:

I am not sure the Ford priority numbers mean to much any more !
It is very late in the game for the 2022 MY Maverick.

I think Ford Mo Co is having some major Launch Issues, again.

The plant is constrained volume wise, by being a shared plant with other Ford units like the Bronco Sport.

The Ford Business Planning and Launch Teams were obviously not prepared for the demand and or the need or want for such niche product. I am sure the Ford's Marketing Team was caught off guard as well. The Quality and Purchasing Teams have been floored as well, with all the issues that have arisen. I am sure Ford is looking at all Things Gone Right and all the Things Gone Wrong with this Model Launch. The real issue is now whether or not Ford is able to recover from all issues mentioned above. Can they do it? If they don't, someone in the industry will one up them, and gain market share from this obvious conundrum by producing a similar product with all needed support required to be a huge success.

I wish The Ford Mo Co all the success in this Global Market in resolving these issues and more as they move from ICE Units to EV & Hybrid Units.

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[Spartan]

Spartan:

I think this product & launch will make for a very interesting Harvard Business Study some day.

What may unfold in this small niche truck market could be very exciting, for all the companies & consumers who want or need it.

 

[shelleyo]

I’m an October 14 order. It’s just a Hybrid XL with a hitch. I called today and NOTHING! I think they’re building the more profitable models.

It's allocation from your dealer. I had an XL in right away. There must be many orders ahead of you. FCFS

 

[Old Ranchero]

It's allocation from your dealer. I had an XL in right away. There must be many orders ahead of you. FCFS

Just What I was told at my dealer. There's a total of 3 on their Vehicle Visibility report as of last week, I have the oldest order by date with them. I was already at Priority 2 Clean/Unscheduled and the other 2 are at Priority 19. We removed 4 constrained items from my order June 30th and they set my Priority back to 10 and told me they would leave the other 2 at 19 to ensure mine gets pulled 1st when there is allocation.

 

[Old Ranchero]

I think this clears it up. If they only did what they said they would do. https://fordauthority.com/2022/04/2...ers-now-being-scheduled-when-theyre-received/

no it really doesn't. Ford Authority does not speak for Ford in any official capacity. The article is misleading - NO order is scheduled when received. It has to be submitted and verified properly and be free of constraints to be previewed for scheduling.

here's an example of their double talk "As a result, orders are scheduled in the order in which they are received, regardless of dealer, pending any capacity and commodity limitations. Oldest Maverick retail orders are prioritized first, provided the Dealer has completed the required Customer Order Verification Process (COVP) AND the order can be scheduled within existing supply and optional features/package availability.”

 

[Spartan]

I am also wishing Ford the best too. And really hoping for $2 gas someday.

Spartan:

$2.00 Gas, sure we get back to it, when we get to 50 to 60% of the units on the road are EVs &/or Hybrids.

 

[Haha48]

Well in canada they don't even give you a Lariat hybrid option. I went hmm wantbhybrid and adaptive cruise control look for it nope awd only. Went hmm don't like push button start want awd ended up with an xlt 2.0. Getting 21 to 22 mpg doing short trips 31 to 34 highway just maintains speed. Wish the short trip mileage was better but it's better than other trucks for gas mileage

 

[mr mojo risen]

Sorry my dealer speaks Klingon or some other Galatic Language and without a universal translater, I can't figure out if he's telling me to hold on and wait, or wait to hold on. My texted questions are answered with a simple "Yes" response. Then Radio silence.

Sounds like you need C3PO, the protocol droid who is fluent in 6 millions forms of communication…..

 

[old willie]

What may unfold in this small niche truck market could be very exciting, for all the companies & consumers who want or need it

I would disagree. The Maverick is the LOWEST MSRP that Ford makes, so there is a huge customer base who are looking for a cheap new car, and as a bonus, it's a 4 door pickup trucklett

A HUGE untapped market

 

[teh603]

I would disagree. The Maverick is the LOWEST MSRP that Ford makes, so there is a huge customer base who are looking for a cheap new car, and as a bonus, it's a 4 door pickup trucklett

A HUGE untapped market

Agreed, this isn't a niche market. There's a lot of people who need a small truck, smaller even than a Ranger; and having it be the lowest MSRP is icing on the cake.

 

[Rainey]

Here's one for the books. I ordered a 2022 Maverick Lariat Hybrid with luxury package and 360 co-pilot on Oct 27, 2021. Got the confirmation email from Ford and verified it was submitted via appropriate processes. It was assigned a priority 02 by Ford in June which I understand means everything is available to build the truck. Ford then designated the 02 priority with a "p" which supposedly means the truck has been pulled for production. Today I learned the "p" designator was deleted and then truck will NOT be scheduled for production. According to the dealer, the reason was Ford does not want to build vehicles with the 500A package and is opting to build the XL models instead. Is it any wonder that Ford's reputation is in the toilet with crap like this?????

It is frustrating waiting, I know that for sure. I wish there were more communication between Ford, the dealership and the customer. But, I am sure that no one really knows what is going on and things change not only on a daily basis but I think even an hourly basis at this point. Even in my business which is potato chips, we have the exact same issues getting what we need to make our products. We are told that we will have the product at a certain time and that time comes and goes and no product. It sucks and Ford cannot fix that, they have no control. Its going to take much more than that to fix things and unfortunately, even our government has no desire or no ability to fix things either.

I know that when my Maverick was given the level 2 priority it was built within 3-4 weeks of that time and I had it within 5-6 weeks. So, just based on my experience you will have your truck sooner rather than later. You will be happy that you ordered it and you will love it. I sure do!!

 

[wildman]

Hey Maverick fans. Been great reading posts and seeing the creativity while i waited for my 2022 Mav XLT. Got email from Ford they won't be building my Mav. Cancelled all constraints months ago, and they still can't build it. I sent dealer my cancellation email to receive my refund. Bought a SEL Santa Cruz with activity package. Very happy. But not what i wanted. I have new seat covers, Weather Guard floor mats and 2 tool boxes for Mav if anyone is interested. Shame, i'm a loyal Ford owner

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