Hard telling why they made this change. They do save a few bucks and then make a few bucks with many owners replacing them. Around $300.00 buckaroos if you need the whole vacuum manifold also, later 24 builds will need the whole kit and kaboodle as I had to do with the Limited, March Build. Seems like a financial decision but I think there may be more behind it, we'll see. If you keep the driver side locked to even out the axle you get the knuckle joint binding up during sharp left turns so maybe why they have not completely done away with the Lockers. Who knows!

 

One more week to my build date. I sure hope it holds up as I sold my 2020 last week. Anyone know when the window sticker shows up? I'm thinking it must be on the day of the build.

 

Mine showed up when the build date was added. I couldn't get it from the status page instead use https://www.windowsticker.forddirect..._YOUR_VIN_HERE

 

just picked up my new F350 limited
There have been some nice improvements over my 2022 Limited, not the least of which is the engine.. I think for the price difference the additions are worth it

 

She's here.
About six weeks from order to delivery!

 

Spanning a decade and a half, I had a very close and loving relationship with a gorgeous 2008 F250 Lariat, Black/Silver with Chrome package, that I purchased new and babied to only 155k miles... sigh ... it had nice creature comforts and some terrific tech for its time. including extending side mirrors, adjustable pedals, remote start, bluetooth audio, rearview camera, brake controller, sunroof, supple leather, retractable tonneau, toughbed, etc etc .... sigh ... unfortunately, on one of our regular trips from SC to NH the 6.4 powerstroke had a mild/medium stroke, cracked its pistons, dumped fuel into the oil pan and diesel particulate filter .... arrrgh ... luckily it got us and the horses all the way home, but appears to have succumbed to its injuries in its last and valiant defense of its loving family ... RIP and godspeed dear friend

Fast forward a couple of weeks .... smile ... here is my new build .... ordered 4/17/24 ... Ford acknowledged 4/18/24 ... Scheduled for 6/17/24 ... (we can be without a tow vehicle for half a year or so...our fingers are crossed)

76,975 King Ranch F250 - 2024 - 700A
- Antimatter Blue
9,995 6.7l Diesel
430 Locking 3.31 Axle
495 FX4 Package
1,240 Chrome Package
130 Splash Guards F&R
2,200 Retractable Tonneau
595 Tough Bed
325 Wheel Well Liner F&R
1,495 Moonroof
335 Max Recline Seats
250 Rapid Heat Supp Heater
1,995 Destination

96,460 (got a great discount off that)

 

My scheduled date was next Monday, the 6th. Did my daily check for the window sticker and viola it's there today. I checked the progress email and it shows in production so I guess it got moved to this week. No email update, yet. How long are they generally in production? I did get the spray bed liner so I know it has to go somewhere for that.

 

Does the in production have a date with it? If not it is probably not actually in production, mine did this mid week, the week before actual production

 

No it doesn't so I guess this is what happens before it does actually get started. My build week is next week. At least I feel like it's going to happen. Thanks for the clarification.

 

My truck showed up on my dealer's website for sale and in stock. It won't be built until next week. I'm not sure why they do this with special orders. When I was searching for a truck before mine was scheduled I kept running into this. I would think I had found what I wanted but when I would look at the window sticker it would be a special order. An inquiry to the dealer would confirm it was an order for a customer.

 

pretty common practice, even in other markets like boats where dealers do the same thing. I think it's insurance for them in case financing falls through or the buyer doesn't take the vehicle for some reason. Shouldn't impact you, but I agree it feels wrong when you see "your" new vehicle advertised for sale online.

 

Have you received your truck? What was your build date? Was build date given in 45 days?

 

No, it's scheduled for next Monday, the 6th. I ordered on 2/20 and it got a build week on 3/28, so 5 weeks. So, yes, it was less than 45 days to get it scheduled.

 

how long after you placed your order did you get a build date?

 

5 weeks, 2 days.