My dealer told me that I get the incentives that are I n place when I order or when I take delivery whichever is better for me. The only thing we negotiated at the time of the order was the base price which we agreed to invoice. I know I could've done a little better but the service dept at this dealer gives free loners if you bought there, and they guarantee it to be a comparable vehicle. Given the history I've experienced that the truck is going to be in once or twice a year for a week or two it doesn't take long for that to make up any difference I could get on the sales price.

 

That was one of my questions for the sales guy. Dealer said I would get any incentives offered at the time of delivery. I had him put it in writing just to make sure. Of course I do understand that if the incentives go down that will be a bummer - but if they are increased that is a plus for me. As of now (August) they are $3k.

Sounds like you found a decent dealer. Same experience here. For me, the dealer I went with has a good reputation and only about 34 miles away - big plus in my book.

 

Dealer provided me with the VIN# today. Glad to see another step closer! I don't understand what all the other info is telling me, so maybe someone can decipher it for me.

This is what I received today:

Status:
Primary = in Order Processing
Secondary = Scheduled to Day (2017-09-08)

Vehicle Location:
Ford Kentucky Truck Plant 2, KY

Status Date/Time:
Aug-17-2017

ETA:
Start Date = Sep-24-2017
End Date = Sept-30-2017
ETA Disposition = Left Blank

 

Another step closer. Yay! You probably already know this, but you can enter your VIN at the following webpage for (yawn) slow updates ... Ford Custom Order Tracking | ordertracking.ford.com

 

WTF! Are you serious? I've always owned Honda's and Toyota's. Never in the shop. Other than normal maintenance done at home maybe a starter at 250,000 miles.

I bought this truck to carry a camper I plan to live/travel during retirement. A week or two once or twice a year in the shop is not acceptable.

Please explain,

Matt

 

Ordered my f350 on 8/4, not getting the updates I would like from Dealer. Have not confirmed a DORA or VIN as of yet. Last update I received was on 8/14 and it read "Order is in, nothing scheduled yet"

Not to pleased with the communication thus far. Hoping to at least get a VIN soon so I can gather some more vague details on ETIS.

 

You ordered a day before me. Dealer should be keeping you in the loop each step of the way. I get a text, email, or call each time something changes. Call or better yet go to you dealer and get some answers. I would not be a happy camper not knowing what is going on. Keep us updated if you find out anything.

 

I also ordered an F350 SRW on 7-20, black FX4 CCSB XLT 6.7. Been in a Ram with cummins for several years waiting for Ford to get the kinks worked out of the 6.7. Saw the 2017 and couldn't resist, had to have one. Best looking truck on the road without a doubt!

 

I was leaning towards the RAM but after checking out the SD that was it. They are tough looking to say the least!

 

Ugh. Feel for you guys. Once ordered a new 2008 Chevy Corvette. Waited over 2 months. Too painful. Not again. Instead, I "looked" for 2 months to find the one I wanted. Had a 6/17 build date and took delivery 2 weeks ago. "Guess I got the best of that one". Ha. Either way, it's a waiting game. Will probably order in the future if the numbers look good.

Loving my truck right now though. Brian

 

Yes. It's been frustrating to say the least.

Oddly enough browsing the dealers website tonight I see a 350 that says "dealer ordered" and "in transit" Reading through the page it is optioned identical to mine and includes a VIN on the page. The MSRP matches what my original order confirmation says. I have a feeling that might be mine mostly because I ordered the bench in front, and this one says it has a 40/20/40 split front bench, which are near impossible to find in the Lariat trim and was the only reason I placed an order. ETIS has a placeholder for build date. Going to try and chat with ford tomorrow and get some more details.


Ill take any glimmer of hope I can get at this point :-)

 

Hang in there. Let us know if you get any more info.

 

How long does "In Production" typically last? Mine went in production on 8/18/17 and still shows that status today, 8/26/17. Of course, the post assembly line work to apply the spray-in bed liner may or may not be included.

 

Mine showed in production on 08-08 and still does but my dealer called me yesterday and said the truck should be here by Wednesday. I ordered back in July.

Tony P.

 

Seems that COTUS & ETIS don't get updated as often as they could/should. For now mine shows a build week of 09/04 and a scheduled date of 09/08. I will see if these dates change or stay the same. The ETA start 09/24 & end date 09/24, is this the estimated delivery date?