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  1. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and related issues, the average shipping time was about 2 weeks within the 48 states. With what's become routine shipping delays, labor and equipment shortages, the delivery to dealerships can take longer. Your Dealer has access to the most recent status and location of your vehicle and can supply you with the rail carrier and rail car information if you wish to track your vehicle's progress. In addition, if your Dealer has a good relationship with the firm that will haul your vehicle from the final rail ramp destination, they can contact the firm's dispatch department and request expedited delivery to the dealership.
  2. I posted the teaser photos from Ford with the fender and rear badges in a separate post. 60th Rear Badge Teaser 60th Fender Badge Teaser
  3. Six-Pack of Identical Ford Pinto Wagons for Sale, In Case You Were Looking All Manuals, All Wagons, All Yellow https://www.autoblog.com/2024/03/26/six-pack-of-identical-ford-pinto-wagons-for-sale-in-case-you-were-looking/ If the so-called "Toys for Boys" six-Porsche collection from a U.K. climate-controlled garage is too boring for you, may we offer something from the other end of the automotive spectrum. Toys for Men, if you will, because it's going to take some elbow grease to get this six-Pinto collection from Hacienda Heights, California up and running. All six cars are 2-door wagons — shooting brakes if you want to be cool — and all of them wear the same shade of 1970s pale yellow. Since the ad was posted to Facebook Marketplace it naturally comes with minimal description, leaving the reason for the hoarding a mystery. There's not even that many photos considering it's a half-dozen cars being offered. The seller states that the Pintos "all different years" and that they "just got half of them running." So really you'd be buying three operable Pinto Wagons and three project cars. Unlike the Porsches we told you about, all of the Pintos for sale have manual transmissions, and the seller goes on to state that they each have clean interiors as well. Mileage ranges from 23,000 to 70,000. From the one interior photo posted, the black vinyl appears to have survived the Southern California sun pretty well for the past 50 years. According to Barn Finds, which believes they're 1973-74 models, these cars would've come with a 2.0- or 2.3-liter inline-four making around 86 horsepower. In 1974, a Pinto Wagon would have sold for around $2,775 new. In 2024 the seller wants $16,000 or best offer on each car. The Ford Pinto is perhaps best known for being the subject of a recall and nationwide scare about its fuel tank being prone to leaks, and thus the fiery deaths of its occupants, during rear impacts. A leaked "Pinto Memo" shocked the nation when it showed Ford knowingly calculated the costs of issuing a recall versus how much human lives would be worth if they let crash statistics play out. The families of two separate Pinto drivers took Ford to court in high-profile cases after their loved ones perished in rear-ending collisions. The jury in one case awarded the plaintiffs what was at the time the largest punitive damages sum in a product liability case. The other found Ford was not liable. The NHTSA eventually forced Ford to issue a recall. Nevertheless, the public awareness and furor over the cases irreparably damaged the Pinto's reputation. It was commonly used in popular culture as an object of derision. Which brings us to at least one use we can think of for the six Pintos for sale. Since they're located near Los Angeles, perhaps a Hollywood production company could buy the lot. Stunt coordinators often need multiple identical copies of the same car to destroy or modify. These cars would be perfect for the next 1970s period piece.
  4. Mustang Is America's Best-Selling Sports Car; Tops Globally For 10+ Years https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/03/27/mustang-is-americas-best-selling-sports-car--tops-globally-for-1.html 60th Rear Badge Teaser 60th Fender Badge Teaser NEW YORK, New York, March 27, 2024 – Ford Mustang starts its seventh decade in pole position as America’s best-selling sports car based on 2023 U.S. registrations1 – and as the best-selling sports car globally for more than 10 years2. More than 59,000 customers took delivery of a Mustang in 2023, contributing to the nearly 1 million pony cars Ford has delivered in the past decade. While 2023’s success was driven by the rollout of the all-new seventh-generation Mustang in North America, customers in China, Europe, Australia, and South America will be able to get behind the wheel of the latest Mustang in 2024.  “We’ve sold more Mustangs in our history than the population of major cities like Chicago, London, or Seoul,” said Jeff Marentic, General Manager, North America/Global Truck, Family, and Enthusiast Vehicles. “As we get set to celebrate Mustang’s 60th anniversary, that same passion and excitement continues with our seventh-generation Mustang, now headed to customers in 85 markets around the world.”  As part of Mustang’s 60th anniversary, Ford this week debuts a special Vermillion Red and Ebony Black logo, inspired by the badging and wheel center caps on the Mustang that debuted at the 1964 World’s Fair, at the New York Auto Show. Seventh-generation Mustang owners can celebrate the 60th anniversary with an exclusive new feature coming to their cars around April 17. Owners will need to turn on ‘Automatic Software Updates’ in the ‘Settings’ menu through their vehicle’s SYNC 4 touchscreen to receive this special feature.   The all-new, seventh-generation Mustang is the latest chapter for the icon, delivering the looks, sound and appeal. Whether convertible or coupe, V8 or turbocharged 4-cylinder, manual or automatic, Mustang has options at multiple price points and performance levels. The new Mustang can also be seen racing circuits and series all over the world with Dark Horse R, Mustang GT3 and Mustang GT4.  1Based on S&P Global Mobility total U.S. new vehicle registrations across all sports car segments CYE 2023. 2S&P Global Mobility global vehicle registrations are compiled from government and other sources and capture 95 per cent of global new vehicle volumes in more than 80 countries. Sports car as defined by S&P Global Mobility, includes two-door coupe and convertible models CY 2004-CY 2023.
  5. Mustang Celebrates 60 With Can't Miss Owner Event April 17th https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/03/27/mustang-celebrates-60-with-cant-miss-owner-event-april-17.html Ford Mustang, America's best-selling sports coupe in 20231, celebrates its 60th anniversary with an owner and fan event at Charlotte Motor Speedway on April 17 Attendees will get a first look at the limited-edition Mustang 60th Anniversary Appearance Package – and hear about new experiences for Mustang owners Mustang owners can register for the April 17 event now and secure their spot for a day of track and drift ride-alongs, the latest Mustang news, and a first-hand look at the world’s racing Mustangs NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 – Nearly sixty years ago, Ford unveiled the original Mustang at the World’s Fair in New York. This April, the next chapter of Mustang begins with an epic Mustang fan event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Owners and fans in attendance will get a first look at a limited edition 60th Anniversary Appearance Package and try new, exclusive Mustang ownership experiences rolling out over the next year. They’ll meet Ford Performance racing drivers, get up close and personal with monster Mustangs, including the Mustang Mach-E 1400, and see the entire array of racing Mustangs in one place. Ride-alongs in Mustangs on a drift track and around Charlotte’s famed Roval will give a first-hand taste of not just Mustang performance, but some of the skills they can learn through Mustang’s new ownership experiences. Owners can also learn about Mustang in the aftermarket through the Pony Personalization Corner, which will include exhibits from RTR and others. "The popularity of Mustang is rooted in its ability to evoke emotion – whether it's the roar of the engine or the sight of its iconic silhouette, it sparks a visceral connection,” said Joe Bellino, Mustang brand manager, North America. “This year, we’ll start to connect with Mustang customers in exciting new ways.” Customers, clubs, and dealers are invited to celebrate the spirit of freedom, passion, and innovation at this event. The event will also be livestreamed starting at 5 p.m. EDT. 1According to data from S&P Global Mobility.
  6. The Ford ordering, scheduling and production process has been in place for decades, with some modifications to address specific market conditions such as the pandemic impact, customer retail orders that overwhelmed the USOB (Unscheduled Order Bank) during the COVID-19 impact and the related supply chain issues, etc. There have been a lot of complaints over the years along with a lot of suggestions that primarily served only the specific retail customer and most often didn't provide an improvement to the Ford ordering and scheduling process. I managed the USOB for my former dealership for nearly 35 years and ordered every Stock, Demo, Retail and Fleet vehicle over those years. I'll try to give you an overview of the process without going into too much detail. Dealers place retail orders and assign a priority code which can range from 03-19. Stock orders priority codes are 20-80 and a 99 code flags the order as "do Not Schedule". The default priority code for customer retail orders is 10, requiring Dealers to manually assign a different code. Orders usually require allocation for scheduling which is generally earned based on the dealership's sales history for that vehicle line. Each dealership's USOB is totally independent from that of any other dealership. A larger dealership may earn more allocation based on higher sales, but also has more orders to manage effectively. Dealers earn allocation on a monthly basis which is then spread out evenly for the upcoming monthly scheduling period. All unscheduled orders are subject to applicable commodity and plant restraints that can change daily. Dealers have multiple resources regarding restraints, with specific retail order restraint information. In most cases, the biggest problem with retail orders not getting scheduled is the lack of proper order management at the dealership level, either through ignorance, lack of qualified personnel or other factors. Yes, the biggest factor in retail orders not getting scheduled is Dealer mismanagement of their own USOB (Unscheduled Order Bank). Dealers have multiple resources available to provide commodity and plant constraint information, but many if not most don't know, bother to check or act on the information available. Unfortunately, many either make up excuses or simply tell the retail customer what they think the customer wants to hear. In addition, customers tend to communicate only with their sales representative not knowing that few are knowledgeable with the ordering and scheduling process or have access to the resources available. If a Dealer is monitoring their USOB effectively, they should be changing the retail order priority code as their USOB changes and other factors. If a retail order is unscheduled for an extended time, they should be contacting their Ford Zone Manager to have it reassigned a priority code at either 01 or 02 to expedite scheduling. Ford will make every effort possible to make exceptions to commodity restraints with orders at 01 or 02 priority codes. It appears that Ford is finally addressing quality issues and procedures that have existed for years and decades by holding vehicles at the plants to be repaired prior to a shipping release. Hope this information helps!
  7. All-Electric Explorer Completes Record-Setting Drive Around The World https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/03/26/New-All-Electric-Ford-Explorer-Completes-a-Record-Setting-30000-km-Drive-Around-the-World0.html# NICE, France, March 26, 2024 – Adventurer Lexie Alford (@LexieLimitless) today set the official record of being the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle1 using the new all-electric Ford Explorer designed for European customers. To celebrate their Charge Around The Globe, Ford has confirmed the price and specifications of the new Ford Explorer range, officially making the EV that drove around the world available to customers who are ready to make their own adventures, whether large or small. Crossing the finish line in Nice, France, Lexie and the new Ford Explorer led a convoy of iconic Ford vehicles, flanked by current models that are shaping the visionary future direction of the company. This Ford Explorer joins other electric models in the Ford lineup, including Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and the E-Transit. “Ford wants to bring passion and emotion to electric vehicles in Europe. There are enough boring cars and SUVs out there. The new Explorer represents Ford’s unique character, which is stamped on every car in this fantastic convoy,” said Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, who attended the celebration. “We’re proud to launch this new all-electric passenger car designed specifically for Europe’s roads and customers, and obviously capable of taking you anywhere in the world.” The Explorer’s incredible journey crossed six continents, drove through 27 countries and covered more than 30,000 kilometres, all on electric power alone. Battling power outages in Africa, a lack of charging infrastructure in the Atacama desert of Chile, unmade roads, mountain passes and freezing conditions, the achievement proved just what is possible in an electric vehicle. “Lexie’s journey has been the ultimate test drive for our new Ford Explorer, taking on every kind of weather and road condition, and dealing with just about every charging scenario,” said Martin Sander, general manager, Ford Model e Europe. “It embodies the true ‘can do’ spirit of this company, seizing this great opportunity to not only test ourselves but also the world’s charging infrastructure. Today’s crossing of the finish line proves just what you can do in the new all-electric Ford Explorer, and we’re delighted that customers will soon be able to find out for themselves.” The vehicle Lexie used for the challenge was a pre-production version of the Ford Explorer that is now available to order. Over the course of the journey it used a variety of charging solutions from 2.2 kw AC wall outlets to DC fast chargers and a portable battery pack. Throughout the journey Lexie relied on MegaConsole cabin storage that can hold three 1.5-litre drinks bottles with room to spare, heated and massaging driver’s seat and voice-activated SYNC Move infotainment 2 with an adjustable touchscreen – features that come as standard on both Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Premium models. “On this epic adventure, I met incredible people from many corners of the world and experienced 27 beautiful countries while behind the wheel. But this journey came with a unique set of challenges,” said Lexie, who also holds the world record for being the youngest person to visit every country in the world. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be trusted by Ford to circumnavigate the globe in the electric Explorer, which has been like home for the last six months. I had the goal of pushing the limits of what’s possible to do in an EV and I’m proud to say I have!” Equipped for any adventure The new all-electric Explorer is Ford’s first passenger EV to be developed and built in Europe, combining German engineering, American style and superior standard specification that includes battery electric powertrains for zero-tailpipe emissions while driving – and up to 602 km driving range on a single charge. 3 Explorer is introduced with a choice of single motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) or dual motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrains. Both use an extended-range, lithium-ion nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery chosen for its energy density, power and performance in European climates from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean. A single motor RWD powertrain 4 with standard-range NMC battery will be available too, at a later date. Charging from 10-80 per cent takes approximately 26 minutes 5 using up to 185 kW DC fast charging for the AWD model. Explorer drivers across Europe will be able to easily access and pay for charging at more than 600,000 charging points 6 within the BlueOval Charge Network using the FordPass app 7 or innovative Plug & Charge technology. These include high power charging stations from IONITY – a consortium of which Ford is a founder member, and Allego – with whom Ford today also announced a partnership to introduce ultra-fast chargers at Ford dealerships. It's not just charging that’s quick and simple. Explorer can accelerate faster than a Ford Performance Focus ST, with 340 PS meaning 100 km/h can be reached in 5.3 seconds by the AWD model. Explorer AWD can also tow up to 1,200 kg. 8 And all this is achieved using seamless electric propulsion for ultimate refinement – made even more enjoyable with luxurious standard specification. In addition to approximately 470 litres of combined storage 9 including the 17-litre MegaConsole and the secure My Private Locker in the cabin, every Explorer features SYNC Move 2 connected infotainment with an adjustable 14.6-inch centre touchscreen that can be raised and lowered through an arc of more than 30 degrees. Also standard are a heated steering wheel and front seats, massaging driver’s seat and wireless phone charging. 10 Cutting-edge interior design includes sports seats with integrated headrests, and a stylish soundbar to enjoy audio played through wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connected devices. 11 Explorer Premium specification adds a 10-speaker B&O sound system and ambient interior lighting to keep spirits high even on road trips to rival Lexie’s, as well as upgrading Explorer’s signature headlamps from LED with auto highbeam to Dynamic Matrix LED with Glare-Free Highbeam. To make the purchase process as effortless as possible, ensure a luxury specification and deliver compelling value for every Explorer customer, optional extras are limited to a panorama roof 12 with more than 1 square metre of glass surface, and a Driver Assist Pack. 13 Its highlights include hands-free tailgate for accessing up to 450 litres of boot space 9 with arms full of shopping or toddlers, a head-up display, 360-degree camera 13 and new Assisted Lane Change 13 technology. These features are in addition to more than 15 standard driver assist technologies with highlights including Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go 13,14 as well as Clear Exit Warning 13 that is designed to help prevent “dooring” accidents with cyclists. The new all-electric Explorer is the first vehicle to be assembled at the Ford Cologne EV Centre following a $2 billion dollar investment. Customers can learn more about the five-seat crossover at www.ford.eu
  8. 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Prices Increase Across The Board https://fordauthority.com/2024/03/2024-ford-mustang-mach-e-prices-increase-across-the-board/ Following multiple rounds of price increases tied to the skyrocketing cost of raw materials, Ford Mustang Mach-E prices actually received some incentives and a significant cut back in February – at least for 2023 models, due to a substantial amount of leftover inventory sitting on dealer lots. These price cuts certainly did the trick, as Ford Mustang Mach-E weekly sales increased dramatically, going from around 300 units per week up to 1,000 and even as high as 1,800, nearly tripling the EV crossover’s market share, from 5.2 percent all the way up to 13.3 percent. However, it seems as if those discounts were short lived, as 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E prices have increased across the board, according to a dealer bulletin seen by CarsDirect. It is worth noting that the 2023 pricing figures provided by CarsDirect are incorrect, though they’ve been updated here to provide an accurate look at how they’ve changed compared to the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E. In that regard, we can see that most trim levels have gotten more expensive, with increases ranging from $100 all the way up to $1,600. These prices don’t include destination and delivery charges, however, as it’s currently unclear if 2023’s figure of $1,800 has changed year-over-year. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E lineup is receiving some changes compared to the outgoing 2023 model to accompany these pricing updates, too. For starters, the Premium trim no longer comes with the Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof as standard, since that feature is now an option. The EV crossover is getting bronze wheels and other features in that finish via the new Bronze Appearance Package, and is gaining the new Rally trim, though it’s also losing the California Route 1 model. As Ford Authority previously reported, order banks for select 2024 Mach-E trims opened up back in November, though that didn’t include the GT or Rally.
  9. Ford Ranked Below Average In 2024 EV Home Charging Study https://fordauthority.com/2024/03/ford-ranked-below-average-in-2024-ev-home-charging-study/ Last year, Ford ranked below the industry average in the 2023 J.D. Power U.S. EV Home Charging Study with a score of 699 out of 1,000 possible points, which placed it near the very bottom of that list, in fact, which is a bit concerning given the fact that charging, in general, remains one of the biggest sticking points among prospective EV shoppers. Now that the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study has arrived, it reveals that Ford actually managed to improve its score versus last year, but it still remains below the industry average, regardless. This year, Ford managed to improve its score by nine points, finishing with 708 – good enough to rank ahead of Siemens, JuiceBox, Electrify America, and Blink. However, it still remains behind the segment average of 744, as well as rivals including Tesla, Emporia, GRIZZL-E, ClipperCreek, Wallbox, Autel, Rivian, Nissan, and ChargePoint. The EVX Study aims to measure customer satisfaction with the EV home charging experience via a variety of factors – fairness of retail price, cord length, size of charger, ease of winding/storing cable, cost of charging, charging speed, ease of use, and reliability. This year’s study included the responses of 15,617 owners of 2018-2024 model year BEVs and PHEVs, and found that while concerns remain regarding public charging infrastructure, charging at home remains a superior option. “In contrast to public charging, home charging is the ultimate convenience for owners to charge their EV,” said Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice at J.D. Power. “Home charging is the most satisfying aspect of owning an EV, which is why all parties in the EV ecosystem need to take the necessary steps to ensure that residential charging is available for current and potential EV owners alike. Incentives and programs are also available to offset the cost of charger installations, upgrades and management of ongoing charging costs, but too few EV shoppers are taking advantage of these offerings. The industry needs to do a much better job with consumer education and awareness, and dealers are certainly in the best position to fill that role at a local level.”
  10. No problem! I understand completely about the Mustang's 60th anniversary and the historical connection to New York with the Mustang's original introduction. I just don't know what they'd present at the New York Auto Show, regarding Mustang, that would be of any significance at this point. A new Shelby? Big deal, not! Time will tell and we'll see what Ford does.
  11. Mustang Unleashed Is New Nationwide Tour for Current, Future Fans https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/03/25/mustang-unleashed-is-new-nationwide-tour-for-current--future-fan.html Posted the topic from Ford Media in the Ford Discussion Forum earlier today. Nothing about it indicates anything related to the NY Auto Show. https://blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/76122-mustang-unleashed-is-new-nationwide-tour-for-current-future-fans/#comment-1221662
  12. This morning's gas prices in Hamden, CT (New Haven)  $3.39 Regular (Cash) @ Gulf  $3.49 Regular (Cash) @ Citgo
  13. Mustang Unleashed Is New Nationwide Tour for Current, Future Fans https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/03/25/mustang-unleashed-is-new-nationwide-tour-for-current--future-fan.html DEARBORN, Mich., March 25, 2024 – Hot laps, line lock demos, and vehicle walkarounds await Ford Mustang fans across America as part of the new Mustang Unleashed tour. The 12-stop tour with a festival-like atmosphere starts next month in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Mustang. It includes appearances at major events like Formula Drift in Long Beach, California, and ComplexCon in Las Vegas. “For six decades, Mustang has been associated with freedom, road trips, and its place in American history,” said Mustang Brand Manager Joe Bellino. “But as Mustang kicks off its next 60 years, it needs to be more accessible. Mustang Unleashed will show customers what makes Mustang great, rather than merely telling them. And by pairing with events and festivals across the country, it will bring Mustang to new customers and grow one of the auto industry’s most passionate fan bases.” Owners can learn about opportunities to customize Mustang to fit their personalities via the Mustang Garage. Select events will also put fans and owners in the passenger’s seat to experience Mustang’s advanced performance technology with hot laps from professional drivers and demonstrations of the standard line lock system. Static walkarounds will also feature the industry-first Remote Rev system. Mustang merchandise will also be available for purchase. The tour starts April 12 and registration opens today for 2024 Mustang owners. Registration for the public is available at the events. Mustang Unleashed will visit six cities to start, with six additional cities to be announced later this year: April 12-13: Formula Drift, Long Beach, California April 21: Fabulous Fords, Irwindale, California April 26-28: Psych Fest, Austin, Texas May 10-11: Formula Drift, Braselton, Georgia May 17-19: HyperFest, Alton, Virginia June 7-9: Backwoods, Ozark, Arkansas Not all activities will be available at all events, and activities and dates are subject to change.
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