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After a lot of ups and downs, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! For those still waiting, hopefully my experience provides some hope and insights.
F250 CC SB Lariat 4x4 with Lariat Value and BAP with spray in liner delete
Ordered & Confirmed 3/24, priority 10
Scheduling email received 6/23
Scheduled for week of 7/25
Built notification email received 8/1, was built 7/30
First Estimated Deliver to dealer 8/12-8/18
5 push-backs later, as of 10/18 the estimated delivery to dealer was 11/10-11/16
Email from salesman yesterday 10/21, truck is at dealer! He sent me a short video as proof of life. I went by this morning on my way home from work and snuck a picture.
It is obvious to me now, that Ford Logistics really needs to be tightened up. I know there are a lot of issues with supply, shipping of supply, etc, but a completely built truck sitting at the rail yard for 77 days before moving is ridiculous. Thankfully my dealer is on top of things and much better organized.
It still needs the PDI and spray in liner done, but I’m hoping to have it by this time next week.
This is Ford’s company and they set the rules for everything, from when to issue a VIN to when the vehicle is delivered.
My truck arrived at the Kansas City rail yard on Oct 16 and then has to go on convoy to the dealer that’s 192 miles away. Delivery date was Oct 21 now pushed to Nov 9.
Whose fault is that but Ford’s? How can it take that many days to move 192 miles?
Think of it this way, prior to the Covid crazy shutdowns and excessive financial market manipulation most trucks were ordered by dealers and these logistic issues didnt really exist.
Now, because Ford contracts with seperate, independent Union transport companies to move the vehicles from the railyard to the dealers...Ford doesn't have any real control over the time it takes once shipped from Louisville.
I had to wait 22 days from Kansas City 6P railyard to dealer delivery... I agree that it's frustrating.
Not enough Transport trucks and/or drivers. Not to mention Super Duties are large enough that they can't get many on a transport truck.
Lots of opportunities for improvement on this new 'retail orders are the norm' situation.
I think the current reality: Recession, rising interest rates, stock market drop will help cool the demand for Super Duties. Plus more time for Semiconductor company adjustments to be made. Maybe a lot of these issues will work themselves out due to the above forces acting on the automotive industry.
After a lot of ups and downs, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! For those still waiting, hopefully my experience provides some hope and insights.
F250 CC SB Lariat 4x4 with Lariat Value and BAP with spray in liner delete
Ordered & Confirmed 3/24, priority 10
Scheduling email received 6/23
Scheduled for week of 7/25
Built notification email received 8/1, was built 7/30
First Estimated Deliver to dealer 8/12-8/18
5 push-backs later, as of 10/18 the estimated delivery to dealer was 11/10-11/16
Email from salesman yesterday 10/21, truck is at dealer! He sent me a short video as proof of life. I went by this morning on my way home from work and snuck a picture.
It is obvious to me now, that Ford Logistics really needs to be tightened up. I know there are a lot of issues with supply, shipping of supply, etc, but a completely built truck sitting at the rail yard for 77 days before moving is ridiculous. Thankfully my dealer is on top of things and much better organized.
It still needs the PDI and spray in liner done, but I’m hoping to have it by this time next week.
Congrats on delivery coming through for you. I’m curious if your tracking link status actually was changed to “shipped” before it arrived or if you had only gotten several estimates with no ship status notification?
Congrats on delivery coming through for you. I’m curious if your tracking link status actually was changed to “shipped” before it arrived or if you had only gotten several estimates with no ship status notification?
Thanks! I hope that everyone else that has been waiting can get theirs soon..
I actually got the "shipped" notification on 8/3. I haven't gotten any other notifications except for the 5 "To ensure your complete satisfaction..." blah blah delayed emails. Status does show "Final Preparation" today, after the truck arrived at the dealer yesterday. Oddly enough, I did get the railcar number on the 17th and tracked it; its status hasn't changed since March, so that was useless. I was completely surprised when I got the notification from my salesman. I think he was surprised also.
Think of it this way, prior to the Covid crazy shutdowns and excessive financial market manipulation most trucks were ordered by dealers and these logistic issues didnt really exist.
Now, because Ford contracts with seperate, independent Union transport companies to move the vehicles from the railyard to the dealers...Ford doesn't have any real control over the time it takes once shipped from Louisville.
I had to wait 22 days from Kansas City 6P railyard to dealer delivery... I agree that it's frustrating.
Not enough Transport trucks and/or drivers. Not to mention Super Duties are large enough that they can't get many on a transport truck.
Lots of opportunities for improvement on this new 'retail orders are the norm' situation.
I think the current reality: Recession, rising interest rates, stock market drop will help cool the demand for Super Duties. Plus more time for Semiconductor company adjustments to be made. Maybe a lot of these issues will work themselves out due to the above forces acting on the automotive industry.
You sound like "the world according to me". You probably hadn't heard about the fires that impacted the semi conductor supply, nor did your realize that car haulers are only good for hauling cars, nor realize that entire shifts of workers were sick with Covid at the Louisville plant and that doesn't include the impact of the sick on suppliers, and that Ford has contracts with all that is involved in the industry of building, delivering and selling. Excessive financial market manipulation and always bringing the word "union" into your mantra? Maybe you should get a job with Ford, you'd fit right in.
You sound like "the world according to me". You probably hadn't heard about the fires that impacted the semi conductor supply, nor did your realize that car haulers are only good for hauling cars, nor realize that entire shifts of workers were sick with Covid at the Louisville plant and that doesn't include the impact of the sick on suppliers, and that Ford has contracts with all that is involved in the industry of building, delivering and selling. Excessive financial market manipulation and always bringing the word "union" into your mantra? Maybe you should get a job with Ford, you'd fit right in.
What did I say that isn't true?
I'm not following your above post...what is your point exactly?
That things happened???
1. "You probably hadn't heard about the fires that impacted the semi conductor supply"
Oh, you mean the Japanese Renesas fab fire in March '21? That was back to full capacity by mid-June 2021?
Didn't help things but can't blame all the drama on that one fire in one fab.
2. "nor did your realize that car haulers are only good for hauling cars"
Not sure of your point?
Here is a picture of a transport hauling a whole TWO Super Dutys. My point is the transports can not haul many Super Duties at once.
3. You're claiming many people were out sick? Is this Fords failure?
4. "...and that doesn't include the impact of the sick on suppliers, and that Ford has contracts with all that is involved in the industry of building, delivering and selling. Excessive financial market manipulation and always bringing the word "union" into your mantra? Maybe you should get a job with Ford, you'd fit right"
Please try again, I have no idea what you're trying to say.
I'm not following your above post...what is your point exactly?
That things happened???
1. "You probably hadn't heard about the fires that impacted the semi conductor supply"
Oh, you mean the Japanese Renesas fab fire in March '21? That was back to full capacity by mid-June 2021?
Didn't help things but can't blame all the drama on that one fire in one fab.
2. "nor did your realize that car haulers are only good for hauling cars"
Not sure of your point?
Here is a picture of a transport hauling a whole TWO Super Dutys. My point is the transports can not haul many Super Duties at once.
3. You're claiming many people were out sick? Is this Fords failure?
4. "...and that doesn't include the impact of the sick on suppliers, and that Ford has contracts with all that is involved in the industry of building, delivering and selling. Excessive financial market manipulation and always bringing the word "union" into your mantra? Maybe you should get a job with Ford, you'd fit right"
Please try again, I have no idea what you're trying to say.
Ford trucks have served us very well, but when commitment to your integrity is lost, so goes your quality. Caterpillar is the classic example
They all suffer quality issues today, not any one of them is better than the other, one is CERTAINLY Uglier than the rest. That was just a tongue in cheek anyway.
Ordered January 17, 2022. You should see my shocked face.
THE ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DATE OF YOUR VEHICLE HAS BEENUPDATED.
Dear Tony Swann,
To ensure your complete satisfaction, we will require additional time before your 2022 Super Duty F-350 King Ranch is delivered to Classic Ford. Your vehicle’s previous estimated delivery range of October 20, 2022, and October 26, 2022, has been updated to between November 6, 2022, and November 12, 2022.
Your dealer will contact you to arrange the delivery and pickup details regarding your newvehicle.
Ordered January 17, 2022. You should see my shocked face.
THE ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DATE OF YOUR VEHICLE HAS BEENUPDATED.
Dear Tony Swann,
To ensure your complete satisfaction, we will require additional time before your 2022 Super Duty F-350 King Ranch is delivered to Classic Ford. Your vehicle’s previous estimated delivery range of October 20, 2022, and October 26, 2022, has been updated to between November 6, 2022, and November 12, 2022.
Your dealer will contact you to arrange the delivery and pickup details regarding your newvehicle.
Thankyou.
That is some 48 Laws of Power *$@% right there. We require additional time but we will tell you it's for YOUR satisfaction. That is laughable.
I just got an email update The truck build has now been pushed out to Dec 5th. OK thats the second push. Something tells me this truck will not get built. Fine by me, I already got one. Still fun to keep track of.
I just got an email update The truck build has now been pushed out to Dec 5th. OK thats the second push. Something tells me this truck will not get built. Fine by me, I already got one. Still fun to keep track of.
It is my understanding that once Ford assigns a VIN to your order, Ford has committed to building your vehicle.
