✅ 8/29 Lightning Build Week Group

[TaxmanHog]

@TaxmanHog I saw on another thread that the Charge Station Pros are sometimes being shipped prior to receiving the truck. Is that how it is usually going or is it coming in the mail after you take delivery? If I have to wait for the charge station, then I'll want to install a NEMA 14-50 plug. Just trying to get my ducks in a row.

Coming after truck delivery!

Originally they intended to have the FCSP delivered prior to truck by a week or two so that the install was done and we were ready to have full operation by truck delivery day.

Logistics problems getting them from the manufacturer to the preferred installer(s) cropped up.

Then delays with truck production and delivery screwed up the prioritization of just in time delivery and installation.

Then the BS hard sells from the preferred installer hoping we would fall for the solar, HIS and overpriced wiring package quotes, this experience drove me away from them, I hired an independent electrician to do mine, work will be starting as soon as the second service hardware arrives.

The process turned into, delivery of truck to dealer, confirming delivery to buyer, Ford sends the buyer address to Sun Run who the ships post haste to new truck owners.

I think if you can get the 14-50 plug set up done now, the mobile charger running @ 240v will tide you over until the FCSP arrives and your electrician can hard wire it.

I have seen a few reports of folks proactively ordering it to get the home install done ahead of schedule, then flipping the included FCSP after delivery from Sun Run or placing the second unit in service at another location (commercial workshop, business)

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[bwcbwc]

At some point today my ford dot com order status page updated as well. I guess it lags a bit behind the SHOP tracking sites.

Showing built with a 9/22-9/28 estimated delivery.

 

[SmokingtheMeats]

Hopefully we are not too far behind!

 

[TwinDragons]

At some point today my ford dot com order status page updated as well. I guess it lags a bit behind the SHOP tracking sites.

Showing built with a 9/22-9/28 estimated delivery.

My truck is about 60 after yours. Today Ford chat stated I'm on chip hold with a dealer eta of 9/22-28 which could change.

 

[AMB_Tremor]

sept 6th

 

[TaxmanHog]

sept 6th

This does not follow the trend with the rest of the group!

 

[AMB_Tremor]

whoops these nights shifts are really messing me up! sept 6th is just my "in production date" Ford tracker or the order tracker both don't have built dates yet.

 

[JustBuyATesla]

Just checked in with Ford Chat. Still have a delivery ETA of 9/28. I'm currently at Ramp 51.

She did mention there's still a chip hold.

I saw that @Pioneer74 mentioned in another thread that the hold will clear once the carrier picks it up, so I'm choosing not to worry about the chip hold anymore.

I will take all of my "chip hold anxiety" and now focus it squarely on "rail strike anxiety"

Which will eventually turn into "range anxiety"...

 

[jpepper07]

whoops these nights shifts are really messing me up! sept 6th is just my "in production date" Ford tracker or the order tracker both don't have built dates yet.

Oh we all thought you had a built status because you had an assembly picture.

 

[Pioneer74]

Oh we all thought you had a built status because you had an assembly picture.

That picture is taken right after the roll test calibration. Trucks won't get build status until after the chip hold has been cleared, which every Lightning lately has succumbed to.

 

[jpepper07]

That picture is taken right after the roll test calibration. Trucks won't get build status until after the chip hold has been cleared, which every Lightning lately has succumbed to.

Yeah, would be nice to get that pic though!

 

[bwcbwc]

It's been a whirlwind of a day. I saw someone in the 8/15 thread mention their dates had just changed so I took a look at ford dot com and now I'm showing Estimated Delivery of 9/13-9/19!

I'm hoping this means it shipped? The person in 8/15 is also from NJ so maybe they loaded up a train bound for NJ. Will be interested to see if I get any emails overnight or my status changes tomorrow.

 

[pc-hangover]

I'm still in production. Man I'm going to be so mad when loan rates continue going up and my truck is stuck on chip hold.

 

[bwcbwc]

Nothing new this morning. Estimated Delivery still showing 9/13-9/19, but still showing in a "Built" status, not yet Shipped.

Very curious.

 

[SmokingtheMeats]

Nothing new this morning. Estimated Delivery still showing 9/13-9/19, but still showing in a "Built" status, not yet Shipped.

Very curious.

Possibly not shipping due to impending strike. That’s my guess.

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