Hybrid Order Support Group

[BDennis]

not gonna lie. I had to google BITOG. lol

I couldn’t find what BITOG definition

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[Big_T]

not gonna lie. I had to google BITOG. lol

I did too, but once I knew what it was I realized that I have not visited BITOG in many years, probably for that very reason.

 

[RebellaE]

So.... I decided to see if I could predict my build scheduling. Today I emailed my dealer rep:

1) How many Mavericks does your dealership have on order?
2) Does Ford count all of your locations as 1 dealer, or each location on its own?
3) How many Maverick build allocations did you get for September scheduling? Are they all booked?

I got the following answers:
1) I think we have 57 orders at this location
2) each location is considered a separate dealer
3) I think production is paused momentarily

So, quick to respond and trying to be helpful, even if he's not aware of the production stats. It's a pretty big dealership in a suburb of a very large city, so I'm hoping they have a decent allocation. I know my Hybrid Lux configuration is holding mine up, and I'm OK with that for now- but I'm not really any closer to guessing my build scheduling.

 

[Hdang1980]

So.... I decided to see if I could predict my build scheduling. Today I emailed my dealer rep:

1) How many Mavericks does your dealership have on order?
2) Does Ford count all of your locations as 1 dealer, or each location on its own?
3) How many Maverick build allocations did you get for September scheduling? Are they all booked?

I got the following answers:
1) I think we have 57 orders at this location
2) each location is considered a separate dealer
3) I think production is paused momentarily

So, quick to respond and trying to be helpful, even if he's not aware of the production stats. It's a pretty big dealership in a suburb of a very large city, so I'm hoping they have a decent allocation. I know my Hybrid Lux configuration is holding mine up, and I'm OK with that for now- but I'm not really any closer to guessing my build scheduling.

It's a fool's errand to try to predict. The round robin selection process in addition to varying dealership allocations make it entirely random. Throw in the supply constraints and you got yourself a cluster @%$!. I'm at peace with not getting mine until Spring, at the earliest. Others may not have the luxury of waiting that long though.

 

[SgtLip]

It came up in conversation here, so I wanted to show a new development even though it was not hybrid specific.

In the moment I decided to check the EPA site, and it just so happened to be the first time I found Maverick EPA #'s, though it was only for the ecoboost. Showing available MPG numbers were relevant to answering the following question, posed on THIS forum:



Neither the hybrid Maverick, nor this thread exist in a vacuum.

The point of being able to create a thread is to stay on point. It just so happens someone else ALREADY posted that table in its OWN THREAD. What purpose did it have in the Hybrid Support Group thread? Why is it necessary to keep posting the SAME stuff on every thread? If that was the case we would have ONE Thread with everything in it.

But there are compartments. People will open the thread that they can associate with and has their interest. I don't expect to open a thread about Hybrid's and see Ecoboost EPA.

You can open NEW threads and post whatever you like. That's the benefits of an open forum. But to post the EPA rates for a completely different vehicle on an unrelated thread is not what the readers expect to see. Sort of like having a thread about Bright Colored Beachballs and open it to find posts about Rocks. Who wants to see that?

 

[HAL]

Has anyone who has ordered a hybrid received a build confirmation? Hopefully most of you all aren’t in my situation and are banking on this car to replace a car I recently totaled. We’re in this together!

I ordered my XLT Hybrid on June 16th. I got the order confirmation on email from Ford on June 17th but nothing since.

 

[tdor25]

I ordered my xlt hybrid in Area 51, no add ons, on June 18th. Received email on aug 12th stating it would be built week of oct 4th. Received another email sep 14th stating the build was pushed to oct 11th. Located in central fl. Just checked my order summary from dealer. It says priority code 19.

 

[bpcooper14]

I ordered from Chapman as well. Mine was placed July 21. I'm doing the same pondering how long it may be until I see mine. Wondering where I fall in the numbers of orders that were placed.

 

[73bluebronco]

I ordered an XLT hybrid bare bones and just got my build date!!!!

 

[Hdang1980]

Try this stuff, always works for me. Also drive around for about a hour before your smog to get it nice and hot.

Thanks. I actually failed on visual inspection (missing dipstick and guide). Where it went, I have no clue.

 

[Big_T]

I ordered an XLT hybrid bare bones and just got my build date!!!!

Was that email sent today? Just curious if Ford is now sending some scheduling emails on Friday instead of the always anticipated 10AM Thursday email.

 

[Morgan33]

Perfect thread title. I ordered 7/21 -- hybrid Lariat Lux with hard rollup tonneau

I am not in the situation of needing a relatively immediate replacement for my current vehicle. BUUT, my 2013 Insight has about 100k miles on it, and I've already had a warranty repaired major mechanical failure, about 30k miles ago. Also, I want some time to prepare for taking on a car payment, so I'm hoping my current ride holds-up, and I don't have to get the financing until at least mid-December.


Do you all think Ford misjudged how popular the hybrid version would be? Do you think it was a bait and switch maneuver to get people excited for the hybrid, only to pump extra cash out of their customers in funneling them towards the 2.0 turbo models?

What do y'all think are the reasons why Ford emphasized the hybrid only get put hard limits on hybrid production?

To put it another way...is the hybrid delay a bug, or a feature in the development life cycle?

I do think they misjudged the popularity of the hybrid. But I doubt a bait and switch. Ford's put alot into making the tranny's.
The future seems to be moving towards elect. They are on their way to dominating the elect truck market. F150 Lightning looks awesome. I Imagine a practical elect mav in the future. Not everyone is ready for that yet.

 

[Sylvester]

Still not scheduled today. That pretty much cancels a 2021 delivery. Went to look at a Maverick at a trainer session today. Wow what a disappointment. The vehicle I sat in was a XLT lux package. It was not a hybrid. The interior is OK. I felt a little claustrophobic, there is room for me but no extra width. The seat fabric felt a little rough. probably hold up well.

this is the first time i hear negative impressions about this truck. I hope I wont feel the same when my truck arrives and I go to the dealership with my car full of pre purchased toys for the truck!

 

[r100gs91]

I couldn’t find what BITOG definition

It is a forum on motor oils and lubricants. I have been a member for about 15 years. Took a huge break for many years, came back and it was the same 50 people talking about the same things 15 years later. And you can't type the word "Damn" or the foul language sensor will get you. It's a fun and weird place.

 

[oljackfrost]

I do think they misjudged the popularity of the hybrid. But I doubt a bait and switch. Ford's put alot into making the tranny's.
The future seems to be moving towards elect. They are on their way to dominating the elect truck market. F150 Lightning looks awesome. I Imagine a practical elect mav in the future. Not everyone is ready for that yet.

I agree it’s not a bait and switch. Since Ford dropped cars they need to sell lots of hybrid Mavericks to get their Corporate Average Fuel Economy ratings to a higher level to offset all the F-150s.

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