I think I have been plenty patient

[Bald Eagle]

Why should Ford throw in free stuff due to things outside their control like supply chain shortages and delivery labor shortages?

There is plenty they have done poorly (see the order cataloge available hours ahead of bank opening or lack of clearly defined dates for ordering, etc). But they created a system for you to get the exact specs you want, ability to get updates relatively easily directly through them, price protection and shelter from ADM. Tradeoff is you have to wait. The buyer being tired of waiting isn't their problem...

There was a point in time (not long ago) that ordering something simple like steak knives from the TV took 8 weeks to deliver. A custom made car in a year doesn't seem crazy considering what is going on in the world. It takes me 64 weeks to get switchgear for a construction project now. Just be patient or buy off the lot for what you can get.

What Ford does owe me is regular communication as to the status of my order.
another thing Ford can do is to stop production orders for vehicles they know they cannot build. They know upfront
their suppliers short falls.

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[dale]

That is a heck of a back yard !

only 30 acres

 

[dale]

Hi. My Maverick is currently at Norfolk Southern Automotive Distribution Facilities in Petersburg Va (POE, VA). It’s been there for several days. Latest status is “actual placement: your rail car is parked at a ramp and available to unload.” since 10/21/2022 at 12:58am. Hopefully the status will change tomorrow.

they can unload around 500 a day.

 

[larryhokie]

they can unload around 500 a day.

Unloaded on Sunday afternoon. Awaiting carrier transport to dealer.

 

[NJ Pinelands]

only 30 acres

So, about the size of Rhode Island.

 

[MiBoMa]

No info on that. Dealership has several vehicles that should also be in Taft/Orlando waiting for pickup by a car carrier. Again, any trucker will wait for a full load of 8 vehicles before making the pickup.

Well...we FINALLY got it! Only took one year and two days! Our dealer was fantastic! Didn't have to ask for anything, they honored everything. They have followed up three times to make sure we were happy and to answer any questions. See pictures attached...

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