✅ 9/11/2023 Lightning Build Week Group (MY2023)

[SoundGuyFromChi]

Still no update. Guess I have to change the oil on my soon to be sold Gas F150. I figure I'll call again on Monday and see if there's any update...

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[TaxmanHog]

Still no update. Guess I have to change the oil on my soon to be sold Gas F150. I figure I'll call again on Monday and see if there's any update...

Current situation with three of you still stuck in production.

 

[FrunkMonk-e]

No updates since 9/18. Tomorrow will mark the 3rd delivery window that has come and gone. Been sitting at ramp 59 for a month and a half now. Ford CS says to call the dealer. Dealers says it's on a "plant hold," but Ford will not give them any information as of why.

Does anyone know what a "plant hold" could be related to? Also was at the dealer for module updates on my Mach e. They had an almost identical Lighting trim in the showroom. My sales rep said Ford would not let them sell it due to an unspecified recall. It makes me wonder if Ford is trying to keep something from getting out.

 

[OtterJohn]

Still no update. Guess I have to change the oil on my soon to be sold Gas F150. I figure I'll call again on Monday and see if there's any update...

This was me with my Tundra...put it off as long as I could, and got the Lightning a week later. Typical.

 

[TaxmanHog]

My sales rep said Ford would not let them sell it due to an unspecified recall. It makes me wonder if Ford is trying to keep something from getting out.

They recently published this, whether it's affecting your and several other trucks is not certain, they show a date range of 7/27 to 8/30, so trucks for this build week shouldn't be affected, but who knows for certain.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...r-replacement-23c32-23v688.17016/#post-347568

 

[FrunkMonk-e]

They recently published this, whether it's affecting your and several other trucks is not certain, they show a date range of 7/27 to 8/30, so trucks for this build week shouldn't be affected, but who knows for certain.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...r-replacement-23c32-23v688.17016/#post-347568

Thanks. I definitely want the windows to defrost. I wish Ford would just communicate what's going on.

 

[brownhousechris]

Just got the email that my original XLT order has moved to Built status (finally, good god that was a delay). Anyone looking for a good deal on an XLT SR, there will be a carbonized gray coming to the NH area in a few weeks.

 

[snowy_91]

Dealer got the pre-delivery e-mail this morning so the truck should be here sometime today.

 

[snowy_91]

Dealer got the pre-delivery e-mail this morning so the truck should be here sometime today.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Congrat's 21 days and 900 miles later and it's about to be yours!

 

[rws265]

Current situation with three of you still stuck in production.

Thanks Taxman. I did receive the following email from Ford today.


Thank you for being a valued Ford customer. We wanted to update you again on the status of your F-150 Lightning LARIAT order. While we initially predicted your vehicle build would begin week of September 11, 2023, the supply chain challenges we’ve been up against are still causing delays in production that are beyond our control.

We understand how frustrated you may be (we are too), and we apologize for any inconvenience. Rest assured, we are doing all we can to minimize the delays and get you on the road in your new vehicle as soon as possible.

Please continue to look out for updates from us. Once your vehicle is built, we will contact you again. In the meantime, we truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

 

[snowy_91]

Congrat's 21 days and 900 miles later and it's about to be yours!

Some minor scratches on the rear bumper, dealer will get an estimate from ABBA tomorrow. I told him I can drop it off whenever they can fix it.

 

[lerthe61]

My car finally arrived. Dealership offered additional $1000 off, so total price was reduced for $8500. They offered 5.99 APR financing from Tri County Area FCU. Hope this info will help someone.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Thursday recap:

 

[FrunkMonk-e]

Thanks Taxman. I did receive the following email from Ford today.


Thank you for being a valued Ford customer. We wanted to update you again on the status of your F-150 Lightning LARIAT order. While we initially predicted your vehicle build would begin week of September 11, 2023, the supply chain challenges we’ve been up against are still causing delays in production that are beyond our control.

We understand how frustrated you may be (we are too), and we apologize for any inconvenience. Rest assured, we are doing all we can to minimize the delays and get you on the road in your new vehicle as soon as possible.

Please continue to look out for updates from us. Once your vehicle is built, we will contact you again. In the meantime, we truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

Received the exact same email today. I wonder if this is just a catch all template they use or if it is related to supply chain.

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