Lightning production restarting March 13 (after pause for fire investigation)

[TaxmanHog]

Someone else mentioned the trucks in the middle of production the prior couple weeks stopped cold with updates but got word from a dealer that their truck was finished and even shipped out [hard to believe that the dealer isn't blowing smoke] but it's possible.

As far as last year, the data flow resumed and in lock step form as regards trucks scheduled for pending production START UP.

Trucks that were in post-production, got stuck in the holding lots waiting for minor parts missed in general production, etc, those took forever to moved to shipped and delivery, during this phase there were surprise out of the blue deliveries (after extensive delays and holds).

Over all, I anticipate we will start seeing data flow once the 2/6 trucks run the line today and pass QC, I am watching for Module Build Data (As-Built) for @EigenSolver & @ChrisC every few hours, hopefully we will confirm my speculation.

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[UpWithFilm]

Someone else mentioned the trucks in the middle of production the prior couple weeks stopped cold with updates but got word from a dealer that their truck was finished and even shipped out [hard to believe that the dealer isn't blowing smoke] but it's possible.

As far as last year, the data flow resumed and in lock step form as regards trucks scheduled for pending production START UP.

Trucks that were in post-production, got stuck in the holding lots waiting for minor parts missed in general production, etc, those took forever to moved to shipped and delivery, during this phase there were surprise out of the blue deliveries (after extensive delays and holds).

Over all, I anticipate we will start seeing data flow once the 2/6 trucks run the line today and pass QC, I am watching for Module Build Data (As-Built) for @EigenSolver & @ChrisC every few hours, hopefully we will confirm my speculation.

I may or may not be the customer that you’re referring to, but I am in that situation. My truck still shows as in production since 2/4, but the dealership told me a couple of weeks ago that it was fully built and sitting on the lot. Verified that info with a sales manager on Friday.

I called Ford customer service today to see if I could get any further info, and they show the same. Built, sitting on the lot in Dearborn, wouldn’t it couldn’t give me any further info.

To cap it all of I then received a text update from a VINView that truck was “Released to carrier (J1)”. Online trucker still shows as in production so I don’t really know what to make of it.

 

[TaxmanHog]

To cap it all of I then received a text update from a VINView that truck was “Released to carrier (J1)”. Online trucker still shows as in production so I don’t really know what to make of it.

Yes, your truck is what I'm referring to, that is good news that your truck is ready for transport, I have no doubt the your truck is built, and on hold at Dearborn or nearby regardless of the lack of a "BUILT" action date.

I still speculate that we are going to see an avalanche of status updates once they show us the 2/6 builds in progress, there were media releases on twitter and elsewhere that the line has resumed.

 

[paitentlywaiting]

Meanwhile, my truck is waiting to be delivered the final ~10 miles or so by convoy (since 2/6) and the rail yard says Ford is still telling them to hold it and not release it. I call Ford and they say "nope, it is cleared for delivery", I call the dealership and they say "we show it is supposed to be headed back to MI." I honestly just wish I could get a straight answer once that aligned across the board.

 

[UpWithFilm]

Yes, your truck is what I'm referring to, that is good news that your truck is ready for transport, I have no doubt the your truck is built, and on hold at Dearborn or nearby regardless of the lack of a "BUILT" action date.

I still speculate that we are going to see an avalanche of status updates once they show us the 2/6 builds in progress, there were media releases on twitter and elsewhere that the line has resumed.

So another related update: Received a message from VinView yesterday (so glad my dealership signed me up) and my truck has exited the compound. My "Intelligent ETA to Dealer" is "3/28/2023 08:00 AM."

Online tracking website still shows as "In Production."

 

[RickLightning]

No word from Ford today? I thought for sure they would release a statement about restarting production. Ford has a lot of anxious investors in their EV technology... one would think that they need to say something to their investors AND customers that all is well and getting back to normal. They also should speak up as to when shipping will start back up.

They did, back on March 2nd...

 

[TaxmanHog]

Look at the production notes in the 2/6 build week!

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/-2-06-2023-lightning-build-week-group-my2023.13654/

 

[Lightning Rod]

They did, back on March 2nd...

I must have missed the part where they mentioned when shipping would resume. Can you enlighten me? Thanks.

 

[RickLightning]

I must have missed the part where they mentioned when shipping would resume. Can you enlighten me? Thanks.

There is nothing about shipping, because resuming production is resuming the process, which then involves shipping. They will ship the newly made vehicles when they have trains/trucks loaded to ship.

They haven't commented at all about held vehicles already made, and don't expect that they will.

 

[JojoT0606]

Just called ford and they said that all trucks that were built and currently with the carriers are being held until further notice. I spoke with my dealer as well and the rep told me that his regional sales manager said that they are still on hold. Anything that is being produced right now is being shipped. No idea what's going on and why they're still holding it if it was only 18 that were affected.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Anything that is being produced right now is being shipped. No idea what's going on and why they're still holding it if it was only 18 that were affected.

Love to see the VIN's of trucks being shipped hot off the production line, the samples I have under watch have not been listed as BUILT, nevermind shipped!!

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