Yeah, I think it's a marketing decision. Get a bunch of news outlets all pumping out hype on the truck tomorrow (at least, I'm anticipating it will be positive reviews) and then ship a bunch of them all at once. It will go from a vehicle you've never seen in person to one that seems like it's everywhere practically overnight, versus a slow trickle out.You all freaking out for no reason. This is a batch and hold, also the media embargo lifts tomorrow. They can't have people potentially getting then before the media releases.
You guys think they couldn't manage to get enough chips for the first 15k (not even first 1000) EV trucks? They could easily take them from any of their other models and they will.
Maybe if we were in model year 23 but you don't have to worry about the first 15k trucks not getting chips. It is their new flagship product and their f150 series. They already said they are prioritizing their most profitable line of vehicles.
They didn't build this big ass plant just to have its first batch of vehicles sit around waiting for chips.
yeah I’m freaking out, not because of “chips” more because of an All-Electric Vehicle is parked outside……. Perfect nesting for rodents…. Not to mention the previous rusting issues with the ICE F-150 from being stored outside. Nothin Big, just a concernYou all freaking out for no reason. This is a batch and hold, also the media embargo lifts tomorrow. They can't have people potentially getting then before the media releases.
You guys think they couldn't manage to get enough chips for the first 15k (not even first 1000) EV trucks? They could easily take them from any of their other models and they will.
Maybe if we were in model year 23 but you don't have to worry about the first 15k trucks not getting chips. It is their new flagship product and their f150 series. They already said they are prioritizing their most profitable line of vehicles.
They didn't build this big ass plant just to have its first batch of vehicles sit around waiting for chips.
My ICE F150 has been parked outside for 5 years, and the only rust I have is around the hitch receiver where the finish wore off from the hitch. It's aluminum bodied, it'll be fine. In a more normal market, a truck would sit on the lot for weeks or months before being sold.
That would make more sense if they were being held at dealers - but they are still in Dearborn - they are weeks, maybe months, away from being in peoples hands.
I still stand by what I said. I don't believe they plan to ship anything till tomorrow. Maybe today if they know they wont be on the lot till tomorrow?
Unfortunately they are starting to put the trucks on delivery hold. This is mine as of yesterday.
Or a software bug they need to fix - I could see that happening
Yep. A lot more than just sales. Public image and perception of how they handled their business. They are perfectly okay making people wait a few weeks if it benefits them. They know the vehicles are already sold so it doesn't matter if they sit there longer.
In normal times new vehicles could sit on dealer lots for months before they were purchased. I think the Lightnings will be just fine sitting in Dearborn for a few weeks.
