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[TaxmanHog]

The public facing tracker is horrendously outdated

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[Pioneer74]

The public facing tracker is horrendously outdated

Ford. Software. It's like beating a dead horse at this point.

They have all the data. They just don't know how to, or refuse, to display it. Like all the data we want displayed in out truck. It's there. They just won't, or can't, give it to us.

 

[tunafied]

The public facing tracker is horrendously outdated

Agree. Sometimes better off not know than dealing with old intel! Thanks for checking. I checked on the same order tracking before posting VINs for Pioneer74. That gave me the idea that these may be available to grab, Now need to guide dealer without giving up source.

This truck is in Pennsylvania.

@Pioneer74. Thank you so much for info on this and other VINs. Now need to see if dealer can grab and talk da wife into the Avalanche color.

 

[Pioneer74]

Agree. Sometimes better off not know than dealing with old intel! Thanks for checking. I checked on the same order tracking before posting VINs for Pioneer74. That gave me the idea that these may be available to grab, Now need to guide dealer without giving up source.



@Pioneer74. Thank you so much for info on this and other VINs. Now need to see if dealer can grab and talk da wife into the Avalanche color.

Here is the window sticker for it. And, you're welcome.

 

[tunafied]

Here is the window sticker for it. And, you're welcome.

@Pioneer74 One last one...I promise (for today anyway.LOL) Saw this one with a 3-4 week Delivery on website and is an exact match. Usually the 3-4 week ones don't have a VIN. This one does and when I put in the order tracker, it says it has shipped on 12/12. Here is VIN. 1FT6W3L70RWG30338 Thank you again.

 

[Pioneer74]

@Pioneer74 One last one...I promise (for today anyway.LOL) Saw this one with a 3-4 week Delivery on website and is an exact match. Usually the 3-4 week ones don't have a VIN. This one does and when I put in the order tracker, it says it has shipped on 12/12. Here is VIN. 1FT6W3L70RWG30338 Thank you again.

This one might be on it's way to a dealer from a fulfillment center, and that would mean it's probably sold. It was only in NY for a little over a week. Maybe someone at your dealer can make a call and find out.

 

[tunafied]

This one might be on it's way to a dealer from a fulfillment center, and that would mean it's probably sold...

Sounds like someone had some pull to get this moving along. Obviously, the folks I'm working with do not!! LOL!!

 

[TaxmanHog]

Sounds like someone had some pull to get this moving along. Obviously, the folks I'm working with do not!! LOL!!

The lack of motivation is astounding at some dealerships, the MoCo should have forced Model-E down these dealers throats, ie. get the willing and motivated onboard, and supply BEV models exclusively through them one + as needed in each state, understanding gigantic states (Bigger than RI) will need more.

 

[tunafied]

Well...nothing from dealer on the new options I presented but I did hear from the on the original replacement (sitting in Dearborn with VIN ending in 28668) and the replacement to the replacement (appeared to be in CA VIN ending in 14223). Both are supposedly in route to the dealer but no ETA provided. I did check the public facing order tracking and they did update 28668 to a "Built" status but the other still shows the same status and dates as before.

The apparent reason for the delay was waiting to have software updates applied.

 

[Pioneer74]

The original was released but hasn't been shipped.

The second is off the reservation and the Vehicle Visibility system has had no idea where it is since October.

 

[tunafied]

Update.....Getting Closer....VIN 28668 is at the dealership in MD. Arrived yesterday. Now has to be checked, prepped and then delivery scheduled. No to mention get paperwork corrected or redone with Ford Corp and Credit.

 

[tunafied]

Hoping that this would be final update but....

Vehicle was delivered via roll off trailer. Had to stop driver from backing off so running boards didn't hit the wheel fender on trailer. Took a bit of back and forth and a couple of planks and the truck was off safely. So this vehicle was supposedly held for QC. I sent a list off to the dealer to see how we can address. Some of them are just minor scratches that should be buffable. This is a lease but I just want to make sure and document so I don't get dinged "pun intended" on turn in if I don't buy out.

Below are a few items (did not include entire list) sent to the dealer after initial inspection that I'm just wondering if you have seen and is non-issue or should I pursue to a specific resolution.

Plastic shreds on inside of center console on very top driver side. See pic IMG_8368

Bulge on Passenger side front dash under glove box. It appears that the air bag was either not properly "stuffed". I don't remember seeing this on other Lightnings we have driven.
Is this a safety concern? See pic IMG_8373

Grommet/nut laying on floor under driver side rear seat. Not sure what this belongs to.
See pics IMB_8370 and IMB_8371

 

[StevenC56]

You are sure having some bad luck.

 

[Whammy Bar]

Hoping that this would be final update but....

Vehicle was delivered via roll off trailer. Had to stop driver from backing off so running boards didn't hit the wheel fender on trailer. Took a bit of back and forth and a couple of planks and the truck was off safely. So this vehicle was supposedly held for QC. I sent a list off to the dealer to see how we can address. Some of them are just minor scratches that should be buffable. This is a lease but I just want to make sure and document so I don't get dinged "pun intended" on turn in if I don't buy out.

Below are a few items (did not include entire list) sent to the dealer after initial inspection that I'm just wondering if you have seen and is non-issue or should I pursue to a specific resolution.

Plastic shreds on inside of center console on very top driver side.
See pic IMG_8368

Bulge on Passenger side front dash under glove box. It appears that the air bag was either not properly "stuffed". I don't remember seeing this on other Lightnings we have driven.
Is this a safety concern? See pic IMG_8373

Grommet/nut laying on floor under driver side rear seat.
Not sure what this belongs to. See pics IMB_8370 and IMB_8371

Its a sign... I'm telling you. Avoid all of this and tell them to unwind the whole thing and RUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNN