Moving reservations or moving orders? My understanding as recently as yesterday from a nearby dealer was that I could move my reservation and keep my place in line. The only issue would be that I could not do so after my reservation was converted to an order.
Aww damnit...I really wanted this thread to go on and on..... <rolls eyes>
Is it dealers who were advertising below MSRP in violation of Ford’s apparent rules? It could be that prohibiting transfers of reservations to those dealers is the issue not that all transfers are prohibited.
Remember the PT Cruisers when those first came out? Perfect case study.
Just so we're all clear, are you talking about moving orders or moving reservations?
For some people it's the principal of it more so than affording an extra $500. If you're buying lot stock for $500 over, for one you're super lucky. But more to the point, you expect it. It's the price you pay for the dealer having an in-demand vehicle.
I totally understand this but all that should be sorted out when you order. If they refuse to agree on pricing (or try to delay till the vehicle arrives) when you go to place the order, then place an order with a different dealer. It's my understanding that until the order is placed, you can change dealers. And as long as you place your order within the original ordering window, you'll keep your place. There's no requirement to order on day 1 to keep your place in line (which may change anyway based on a number of factors). Ordering within minutes of the orders opening will not get you moved closer to the beginning of the line if you are a current reservation holder. If you don't have a reservation today then all bets are off as to when or how you will be able to obtain a vehicle.
Assuming you meant moving a reservation... Moving a reservation is not restricted as far as I know and a dealer cannot prevent it but can choose to discourage it via pricing (i.e. ADM). Note that a dealer can say whatever they want about the process but that does not make it true. It does sound like whoever you were working with is trying to protect their current reservation holders place in line which is something I can respect. This is likely a direct response to Ford's decision on the Bronco not to increase allocations based on reservations but I don't recall if this model was confirmed for the Lightning.
Is that in writing somewhere? It would make more sense that Order date would be used for prioritizing deliveries as the deposit to order is the point of no return (of deposit).
It was well documented for the Bronco and expect it will be explained for the Lighting on or before the date that the order system opens. We don't know what it will be yet but some indications are that there will multiple ordering windows.
Not on the MachE though which is likely a better example. I went from deposit to order on the MachE. Dealer gave me deposit back when I switched to F150 reservation and because she had such high demand for the MachE.
