Wave 7 Orders & Allocations --Phone Call from Dealer

[CRAIGC540]

It was there when I ordered:

OH well I was debating getting the Spray-In because it might delay. We will see..

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[GDN]

OH well I was debating getting the Spray-In because it might delay. We will see..

To date it doesn't seem to have truly slowed anyone down. Your dealer can add and update your order if you reach out to them. You can modify the order at least up until you are scheduled.

 

[greenne]

Yeah I saw that, definitely wishful.
There is no reason to jump other groups.

To be honest I'm kinda hoping they decide to transfer us(wave 7) to early 2023 models with Android. As long as we get price protection that would be sweet...

 

[Pioneer74]

To be honest I'm kinda hoping they decide to transfer us(wave 7) to early 2023 models with Android. As long as we get price protection that would be sweet...

That would be nice, but I think if that were a possibility they never would have opened another wave.

 

[greenne]

That would be nice, but I think if that were a possibility they never would have opened another wave.

True...so what I *think* may occur is they will use Wave 7 to plug holes in the schedule. Example if the are producing 425 Lariats in a week and they have scheduled 423 they may pull 2 from Wave 7..etc.

Either that or they will add us on the end. I guess we'll see. I know I would be pissed if I ordered in Jan/Feb and a June delivery got scheduled before mine. I am hoping that's not the case..not a line jumper. I can wait as long as needed....as long as I have my order in there and a solid agreement on price.

 

[GDN]

That would be nice, but I think if that were a possibility they never would have opened another wave.

I would agree with this. I'm guessing they found capacity (despite not being able to get all the chips and parts they need for current builds) to build a few more 2022's.

I believe there is also something big here in that they could be having problem with the Android OS - same reason it didn't make it to 2022, so they will just continue building this model and call it 2022, with a very very late year switch over to 2023 or maybe even early 2023. So they went ahead and added more where you might have truly been lined up for a 2023.

 

[PV2EV]

EXCEPT for the fact that many dealers are out of allocation, or will be shortly, as this wave is fulfilled. I might call Ford just to inquire of the possibility...

To be honest I'm kinda hoping they decide to transfer us(wave 7) to early 2023 models with Android. As long as we get price protection that would be sweet...

Even if it costs you half the tax credit?

 

[greenne]

Even if it costs you half the tax credit?

The tax credit is based on when it is delivered, not what model year it is. A MY22 delivered in Oct would have the same tax credit as a MY23 delivered in October.

Estimates are Ford would hit the cap in Q3 2022 which means all trucks delivered in Q3 and Q4 (regardless of if they are MY22 or 23) would be eligible.

 

[greenne]

I would agree with this. I'm guessing they found capacity (despite not being able to get all the chips and parts they need for current builds) to build a few more 2022's.

I believe there is also something big here in that they could be having problem with the Android OS - same reason it didn't make it to 2022, so they will just continue building this model and call it 2022, with a very very late year switch over to 2023 or maybe even early 2023. So they went ahead and added more where you might have truly been lined up for a 2023.

That makes sense..they may hold 2022 a few more months further than normal...

I would NOT be surprised at all if they did not do the Android switchover on the 2023 Lightning and let the SYNC 4A run another year. I would expect no changes to 2023 other than perhaps more paint colors.

 

[MM in SouthTX]

9/20/2022 only a few weeks prior to MY23 cut over.

Not understanding this. Is this in answer to a question?

My order said Summer 2022, like others here. I would expect to be at the end of the line.

 

[PV2EV]

MY23 won't be delivered in October, as they start production then. At best November, leaving you just 6-7 weeks to get it in time.

I am sweating getting my Wave 6 MY22 order in time.

 

[GDN]

MY23 won't be delivered in October, as they start production then. At best November, leaving you just 6-7 weeks to get it in time.

I am sweating getting my Wave 6 MY22 order in time.

Hell there are some of us from Wave 1 with just built, but on chip hold that may not get them in time.

 

[PV2EV]

Hell there are some of us from Wave 1 with just built, but on chip hold that may not get them in time.

Exactly. My federal and state tax credit is likely up to an offshore chip manufacturer

 

[mklcolvin]

Good dealer stock is coming in…. Prepare for a markup

Just got a call from my dealership - they gave me my VIN, and they now want to tack on a $10K markup! This fee is nowhere in the order that I placed, and this is the first time that I've ever spoken with anyone from that dealership! This is why I went with Tesla for our last few cars! How can I report this to Ford, and anyone know where I can find a dealer that would accept my order for the original MSRP? Build week 8/22

 

[Dalton]

Yeah similar story here -- been working through my dealership since May and talked through things a ton. Kept saying no ADM and then when I went to order today there's a $10k ADM on there. Sales guys call the owner and he says "I have to keep pace with the market." So now I'm looking for a new dealership. OG dealership was Ford of Upland in Southern California -- any SoCal folks that have a reputable dealership they can point me towards. I know calling Ford may jeopardize my spot, but I'm not paying $10k over -- I'll risk getting bumped into MY23.

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