Very well said, the fun of buying a new truck is gone. At least your salesman is still a stand-up guy! Not trying to defend Ford here, but I truly hope it blows your socks off!!201 days and counting. No current ETA.
9/30/20: Ordered
1/15/21: Assigned VIN with blend date 2/10/21
2/15/21: Went into production, where it still remains today
I initially had an ETA in March, but that came and went, then disappeared. The tracker on this site and on Ford’s site both show it as in production. Unlike some on here, I’ve never not been able to see my window sticker.
My build: Lariat Powerboost 501A 145, max tow, FX4, sunroof, wheel well liners, antimatter blue. No offsite stuff like a tonneau cover or bed liner.
Below is a pic of the tracker from 2 days ago; it’s the same today.
My dealer has always been responsive and kind with my inquiries, which I really appreciate. I am supremely frustrated with the situation though and as some have mentioned before, this experience has completely taken the joy and excitement out of getting a new truck and has really soured me on Ford. This truck will really have to knock my socks off for me to seriously consider Ford for my future trucks. I know that that statement probably won’t go over well on this forum, but that’s how I feel. ?Better communication and and transparency from Ford over the past 7 MONTHS would have gone a long way.
I had this thought as well, but I couldn't confirm. I ordered wheel well liners (no bed liner or tonneau), so presumably it still needs to go offsite and get those... and then come back and sit around for awhile.
This is the most important thing. I just want communication and some insight behind the delay on my truck in particular. I shouldn't have to go ask someone on a random forum for the actual updates on my truck (this is more my dealer than Ford), and I shouldn't have to read through countless other news and speculation threads to surmise that my truck is (potentially) sitting in a lot indefinitely waiting on chips.
Thanks. And I hope so too!
I am with TheGoodLife, this has definetly taken the the joy out of getting a new truck and I feel the same, this truck will need to knock my socks off for me to ever consider another Ford. My wife wants a Bronco in the next 1-2 years and I am not sure that will happen as I too have been soured on Ford.201 days and counting. No current ETA.
9/30/20: Ordered
1/15/21: Assigned VIN with blend date 2/10/21
2/15/21: Went into production, where it still remains today
I initially had an ETA in March, but that came and went, then disappeared. The tracker on this site and on Ford’s site both show it as in production. Unlike some on here, I’ve never not been able to see my window sticker.
My build: Lariat Powerboost 501A 145, max tow, FX4, sunroof, wheel well liners, antimatter blue. No offsite stuff like a tonneau cover or bed liner.
Below is a pic of the tracker from 2 days ago; it’s the same today.
My dealer has always been responsive and kind with my inquiries, which I really appreciate. I am supremely frustrated with the situation though and as some have mentioned before, this experience has completely taken the joy and excitement out of getting a new truck and has really soured me on Ford. This truck will really have to knock my socks off for me to seriously consider Ford for my future trucks. I know that that statement probably won’t go over well on this forum, but that’s how I feel. ?
It wasn't a lot different with Polaris last fall, they were even telling us that our machines were built, and that the problem was shipping, but a quick look at the manufacture date proved that wasn't true. But after so many people became irritated with the delays, they decided to offer rebates. I will be going over the vehicle a lot more closely than normal when I do get it though, having the assembly line up and down so often, and moving vehicles around so much, issues are a lot more likely to occur.
On the wheel well liners needing to go offsite for build completion, I'm not sure. I know that fact started a while back and since it's been repeated many times. Just doesn't make sense to me for 2 reasons. First before the wheels are put on the axle it literally takes about 10 seconds per side to put on the liners. Also they are standard on the Limited. So I find it hard to believe they actually have to have the car moved from main production line to and offsite facility just for that option on the other trims. But who knows.
110 days here. Also at Dearborn plant and Ramp 59. The Window Sticker suggests a 04-09-2021 Blend Date but there is still no production date in the tracker.
