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So no one has been able to place an order yet today? Any word on delay on opening order banks?
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Just remember, just because you get invited to order the odds of your configuration being available is a different question, especially if you want a Pro.

With Ford's delusional pricing they will lose significantly more reservations to competitors than I thought was possible.

Just this week I've placed 3 EV reservations for other Trucks/EVs. I'm in a ZEV state with a #10 priority slot...thats how badly Ford screwed this up.

No way I'd ever buy anything more than a Pro especially at their ridiculous prices. If Ford thinks they can just hold onto me until a Pro may come available they are just plain wrong. I don't have brand loyalty to Ford, I have loyalty to my family and we're going to buy the best fit for us.
What did you order? Equivalent EVs, or other non-pickup EVs? This is a first to market product being the first mass produced EV pickup so their aren't other options in the near term, especially at this price. Equivalent products are similarly priced, the Rivian equivalent spec's lightning is basically the same price...
 

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A guy on Reddit says his dealer told him that he's in Wave 1 and he's #1 at that dealer, despite ordering on 5/20. It didn't sound like he was prioritized ahead of others. I think it's just a tiny dealer or one that doesn't have any local demand for Lightnings.
My dealer in Central NY told me I'm either 1st or 2nd with a 5/29 rez. They don't seem like they are 100% in the loop, and the Lightning specialist is definitely not an EV enthusiast so to speak, so take it with that grain of salt.
 

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So no one has been able to place an order yet today? Any word on delay on opening order banks?
Not that I know of, I got a call this morning from my dealer, said I was the lucky one that gets to place an order. They said they needed to make sure they understood everything about the order process and then they would call me back to schedule a time to come in. That was about 2hrs ago.
 

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Not that I know of, I got a call this morning from my dealer, said I was the lucky one that gets to place an order. They said they needed to make sure they understood everything about the order process and then they would call me back to schedule a time to come in. That was about 2hrs ago.
That is pretty much what my dealer shared. He said he is checking in with his regional and will call once it is ready.
 

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My dealer in Central NY told me I'm either 1st or 2nd with a 5/29 rez. They don't seem like they are 100% in the loop, and the Lightning specialist is definitely not an EV enthusiast so to speak, so take it with that grain of salt.
@Azbittel - who is your dealer?
 

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My two cents is Ford never said PUBLICLY that the emails would come today. That was an internal document. I have worked in the corporate world 35 years and have seen the launch of hundreds of products. Very common that internal docs were circulated that a launch would be a certain day and it get called off literally last minute - usually due to an IT issue.

As I noted in another thread, the configurator seems wrong for the Base Lariat in regards to Blue Cruise. Who knows if there are issues like that being tweaked at the last minute.

Hopefully I just jinxed it and they will come now :).
 

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Do they have ADM?
Not a penny
*Edit to add I dont have a signed order to ensure that yet, but that's what I lve been told twice and will make sure it is reflected in the purchase order prior to scribbling my name on it.
Feel free to give them a ring for more info. Don't take it from me.
 

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*Edit to add I dont have a signed order to ensure that yet, but that's what I lve been told twice and will make sure it is reflected in the purchase order prior to scribbling my name on it.
Feel free to give them a ring for more info. Don't take it from me.
I’m quite tempted. I’m 48 at my current dealer and I am 5/26 reservation haha
 

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I’m quite tempted. I’m 48 at my current dealer and I am 5/26 reservation haha
Plz do not cut me in line lol. I joke, I doubt I make wave 1, and I think wave 2 will have room for a few more. Looks like it won't affect build date much as long as you make the first several wave. I think you only will need to worry if you are ordering a low production model and/or don't make the first 6 waves.
 

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Plz do not cut me in line lol. I joke, I doubt I make wave 1, and I think wave 2 will have room for a few more. Looks like it won't affect build date much as long as you make the first several wave. I think you only will need to worry if you are ordering a low production model and/or don't make the first 6 waves.
I’m looking at the lariat +. Might be worth the call. Thanks!
 

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I’m looking at the lariat +. Might be worth the call. Thanks!
I’m looking at the lariat +. Might be worth the call. Thanks!
Who are you with now that you are that far down in line? 46 is pretty far down for central NY. I was #1 in line for my Bronco, and that was a day 2 rez. Not much competition up here for whatever reason.
 

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My two cents is Ford never said PUBLICLY that the emails would come today. That was an internal document. I have worked in the corporate world 35 years and have seen the launch of hundreds of products. Very common that internal docs were circulated that a launch would be a certain day and it get called off literally last minute - usually due to an IT issue.

As I noted in another thread, the configurator seems wrong for the Base Lariat in regards to Blue Cruise. Who knows if there are issues like that being tweaked at the last minute.

Hopefully I just jinxed it and they will come now :).
True. And by saying orders will open at the beginning of the new year, it would totally fit Ford's style to extend that to the end of January. :)
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