Truckdriver1880
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Mine still says it will arrive by tomorrow but hasn’t shipped yet. Thinking that estimate is not very accurate!
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KickingGas
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Got it!!
Zero issues with price protection. The manager was there the whole time watching over the sales guy's shoulder. He explained that one wrong click of the button and the dealership doesn't get reimbursed. Got slightly more for my trade than the minimum I had in mind.
And Ford Options was... not an option. The manager showed me in the system that it just wasn't there. He had done one before and said it was extremely complicated. He thinks it might not have been available because that wasn't around when I ordered the truck, but he really didn't know why.
Accessories ordered in the past hour: running boards (my kids really can barely get in. Took them out to dinner and they love the space, but they're both around 50"), floor mats, seat covers, and cup holder liners.
I decided to get the drop-in bed liner with my points. Couple things I didn't realize the Pro didn't have, one being the plastic tailgate. Thought I’d just get the bed liner, but now it looks like I'll need the tailgate liner too... Also thought there'd be that silver upper glove box cover instead of an open hole. And I knew I'd have to unlock with the key, but it really is annoying to have to fish it out of my purse every time, especially after literally going months at a time without taking my key out of my bag before. And that frunk noise is no joke. On my list to remove the thing.
But... it is fun!!! So fast!!!
Tomorrow I'll be working on figuring out the charger...
Zero issues with price protection. The manager was there the whole time watching over the sales guy's shoulder. He explained that one wrong click of the button and the dealership doesn't get reimbursed. Got slightly more for my trade than the minimum I had in mind.
And Ford Options was... not an option. The manager showed me in the system that it just wasn't there. He had done one before and said it was extremely complicated. He thinks it might not have been available because that wasn't around when I ordered the truck, but he really didn't know why.
Accessories ordered in the past hour: running boards (my kids really can barely get in. Took them out to dinner and they love the space, but they're both around 50"), floor mats, seat covers, and cup holder liners.
I decided to get the drop-in bed liner with my points. Couple things I didn't realize the Pro didn't have, one being the plastic tailgate. Thought I’d just get the bed liner, but now it looks like I'll need the tailgate liner too... Also thought there'd be that silver upper glove box cover instead of an open hole. And I knew I'd have to unlock with the key, but it really is annoying to have to fish it out of my purse every time, especially after literally going months at a time without taking my key out of my bag before. And that frunk noise is no joke. On my list to remove the thing.
But... it is fun!!! So fast!!!
Tomorrow I'll be working on figuring out the charger...
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JTPDX
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Nice!!!!! Congrats! I was just doing my third check in today to see if i actually hurdled the "Shipped" step yet. Awesome to see you get your truck in hand...gives me (some) hope that the gears will turn! Cheers...
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Here is the next hurdle for those of us waiting for shipment…
https://fordauthority.com/2023/06/new-ford-deliveries-possibly-impacted-by-rail-car-shortage/
https://fordauthority.com/2023/06/new-ford-deliveries-possibly-impacted-by-rail-car-shortage/
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Road trip! Wish I could come pick it up and drive it home the last 2,374 miles….maybe not. The wait goes on!
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KickingGas
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Can't imagine how frustrating that is to hear. Bummer...
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Here is a more detailed article from the Detroit Free Press:
https://www.freep.com/story/money/c...lantis-detroit-rail-car-shortage/70305532007/
Truckdriver1880
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Well, my ship date has updated again to anytime from yesterday to end of this week. We will see! Mine is coming on car transporter so should not be impacted by rail issues.Mine still says it will arrive by tomorrow but hasn’t shipped yet. Thinking that estimate is not very accurate!
“Estimated Delivery 6/17/2023 - 6/23/2023”
Truckdriver1880
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My ship date was updated yesterday then about four hours later it was marked as shipped and then two hours later changed to at the dealer and being prepped. Happened to drive by today so stopped in and sure enough it had been delivered but dealer wasn’t really aware. Now to figure out best financing option….. rates aren’t the same as when I ordered!
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Mine has shipped! Now to wait a few weeks while it meanders across the country...
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Vehicle was delivered on 6/17/23. Met with the dealer and after an initial misunderstanding should be honoring all price protection and PCO. They put my trade in on an auction site, guy came to my house and spent 15 minutes evaluating the vehicle and taking photos. I'm ending up getting almost private sale money (maybe like 1k less) on my trade-in using this method that was suggested by the dealer. Should be picking up on Friday!
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The plot thickens...my "Check Order Status" now has reverted to "Order Confirmed" status....after having a "Built Date" of 6/6/2023 noted since May 26. The "Reservations" page however still shows a prospective 7/1-7/7 ETA. Anyone else have this happen as their truck was moving to "Shipped"?
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Weird things like this have happened, it's a good sign even if temporarily unsettling
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My situation is similar; Order Confirmed 12/19/22, In Production 5/23/23, Built 6/9/23, but no Ship Date. Yesterday, I met with the Sales Representative that I have been working with at the local Ford Dealer and he had information with slightly greater resolution. According to their paperwork, the location of the truck I have on order is in a consolidation railyard in Chicago. Estimated ETA is during the week of July 10. I am also in the greater Portland area and the next hurdle is getting Auto Carrier transport from Portland to the dealer, as there is limited auto transport available due to insufficient staff.
KickingGas
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Yes, financing was painful, especially since when we ordered them rates were so much lower. I prefer to go through local credit unions as they usually have the best rates, and if something weird happens, I can speak with a human, but the finance person at the dealership found that Bank of America was lower so I ended up going through them. Definitely varies from day to day and pays to shop around... Also, be sure you get you tax paper if yours qualifies for the incentive. GL!
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