Truck Finder Database
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Truck Finder Database
I know Ford dealers have an in-house database finder system which lists inventory units in a respective zip code area. WHY doesn't Ford offer this service on the web to you or I? What harm would the auto makers incur if this data was publically listed? I know Ford's web site has a finder aspect to it but it's too indirect and is a hassle searching. I'm looking for a specific 09' F-150 model/configuration. If I go to a Ford dealer they'll try to locate a similar truck within a certain distance but will NOT tell me where this truck is located, if one is found, for obvious reasons. Let we the consumer find and deal with the respective dealer ON OUR OWN. There is a Jeep, “we’ll find it for you,” website (that’s not affiliated with Jeep) which is free. It locates a specific new Jeep (that you choose) throughout the US. I don’t know why someone hasn’t come up with a similar site for non-Jeep buyers?
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I know Ford dealers have an in-house database finder system which lists inventory units in a respective zip code area. WHY doesn't Ford offer this service on the web to you or I? What harm would the auto makers incur if this data was publically listed? I know Ford's web site has a finder aspect to it but it's too indirect and is a hassle searching. I'm looking for a specific 09' F-150 model/configuration. If I go to a Ford dealer they'll try to locate a similar truck within a certain distance but will NOT tell me where this truck is located, if one is found, for obvious reasons. Let we the consumer find and deal with the respective dealer ON OUR OWN. There is a Jeep, “we’ll find it for you,” website (that’s not affiliated with Jeep) which is free. It locates a specific new Jeep (that you choose) throughout the US. I don’t know why someone hasn’t come up with a similar site for non-Jeep buyers?
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I know Ford dealers have an in-house database finder system which lists inventory units in a respective zip code area. WHY doesn't Ford offer this service on the web to you or I? What harm would the auto makers incur if this data was publically listed? I know Ford's web site has a finder aspect to it but it's too indirect and is a hassle searching. I'm looking for a specific 09' F-150 model/configuration. If I go to a Ford dealer they'll try to locate a similar truck within a certain distance but will NOT tell me where this truck is located, if one is found, for obvious reasons. Let we the consumer find and deal with the respective dealer ON OUR OWN. There is a Jeep, “we’ll find it for you,” website (that’s not affiliated with Jeep) which is free. It locates a specific new Jeep (that you choose) throughout the US. I don’t know why someone hasn’t come up with a similar site for non-Jeep buyers?
Did you consider ordering what you want? I believe it's a reg cab short body, 4x4? I read your posts.
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