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Over 190,000 current reservations, and they're now expecting a 72-75% capture rate. MY21 has been "simplified" to meet increased production targets. MY22 will get new options, but will be nearly - if not entirely - consumed by reservations. MY23... the real fun starts. -PREMiERdrum, who is still very much excited by his MY21 reservation (and who is coincidentally back in contract with the Premier Drum Co).

Agreed. They don't want to rush and then end up with an early recall. They don't need those kind of headlines.

We are already tentatively working every Saturday in February and March (plus last one in January and first one in April for a total of 10 straight) and one Sunday at the end of March. I'm sure more Sundays will be added at some point too.

I know they would like to but I hope they don't. Things are going well as they are in such a high pressure situation. No need to make that worse, that's when mistakes happen.

Rumblings say they're pushing like hell to move Job 1 up a bit...

My pleasure! Having been in your shoes hunting for info before a big purchase I definitely know the feeling of being unsatisfied at all the reviews out there. Maybe I will start my own Youtube channel one day and post my own reviews. Let me clarify: Whenever you start the vehicle, by default, the drive mode reverts to "Normal" mode (regardless of whatever mode you had it in before as this resets every ignition cycle). When in Normal mode, IF the battery is charged (either partially or fully) it will generally try to operate on only electric power (EV) only to maximize efficiency and will stay in EV until the battery is depleted then it will switch to hybrid. There are a couple of exceptions I've noted: 1. if you push the accelerator hard/quickly or floor it, the engine will come on immediately to give you a performance boost; 2. If it is really cold outside and it can't meet the demand for cabin heat on just electric alone (or you turn on max defrost) the engine will come on for several minutes to warm up the engine coolant and provide additional cabin heat. Once the battery is depleted it will operate in hybrid mode, but understand that battery is never fully depleted it always keeps a certain "reserve charge" and does charge the battery while you're driving in hybrid mode both using the engine and regenerative braking. Theoretically you could never plug in the vehicle to charge up the battery and it will operate like any other regular hybrid vehicle and as long as you have gas in the tank it will run just fine. Conserve mode: Works exactly same as Normal, if there is charge in the battery it will operate in EV until depleted and then switch to hybrid. The only difference with conserve is it will limit the acceleration a bit and adjust the transmission shifting slightly to supposedly give you a bit better gas mileage. (I haven't noticed any measurable difference myself) Slippery & Deep Conditions modes: Engine comes on and stays on, it operates in hybrid regardless of the battery's state of charge. In Deep conditions mode it will also raise the air suspension a few inches to give you more ground clearance. PureEV: This mode is only available if the battery has some charge and your EV range is greater than 0 km/0mi DTE. It basically will keep it operating in EV until your EV range drops to 0km/0mi then it switches to Normal mode and will operate as hybrid (PureEV mode actually disappears from the screen after). The difference between PureEV and Normal is that when in PureEV it will not engage the engine right away if you accelerate hard (see exception #1 above) instead a message will pop up in the gauge cluster saying "Please press OK to enable engine". Exception 2 will still apply for extreme cold, it will turn on the engine automatically to supplement the cabin heat and then a message pops up saying: "Engine enabled for system performance" and the power flow screen will say: Engine On due to: Engine Cold, Climate Setting. PreserveEV: In this mode the engine is always on (it doesn't even turn off during decelerating or braking) and only the engine is providing drive power to the wheels because the electric motor is now acting as a generator to recharge the battery. Excite Mode: Engine comes on and stays on, it will operate in hybrid regardless of the battery's state of charge. This is where you are guaranteed to get your full 494HP and 630lb/ft of torque as it will always give you the combined drive power of both the engine and electric motor at the same time. Believe me you feel it. Accelerator response is much more rapid and it will upshift at higher rpms to give you the sporty performance. Ironically I noticed that while Excite mode is worse for gas mileage, it is much better at recharging the battery than PerserveEV mode, especially if you downshift manually with the paddle shifters while decelerating and keep the engine rpm higher. I guess it's because the higher the engine rpm the faster the electric motor spins in sync to regenerate more power. Let me assure you that regardless of whether it is driving on EV only or in hybrid there is always plenty of power, you will not be disappointed. The electric motor is powerful and because it's situated in tandem with the engine right in front of the torque converter you get the same mechanical advantage of the 10 speed transmission with just the electric motor. (see my previous posts I put up photos of the cutaway of the 2020 Explorer from the 2019 Toronto Auto show showing the hybrid powertrain or PM me and I can send them to you.) I have no complaints about the EV performance, it accelerates just fine (although at bit slower than in hybrid) and I can get up to 130km/h (80mph) on the highway no problem in EV mode. There is a really nice screen available on the center touchscreen called "Power Flow" that has an animation of the vehicle, engine, and battery which shows you exactly what is happening at all times: whether the engine is on or not (and why!), where the drive power is coming from, whether the AWD is powering all 4 wheels or just the rear wheels, etc.

My lease is up in July, would be cool if this was available then!

Some interesting stuff here https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a34389122/20-questions-average-car-buyer-lease/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowFBCD&src=socialflowFBCAD&fbclid=IwAR0fpthV15en_x4m9H2bC8ntU9wKRzVy05bA_aFZSDqM5uk3JWndBrbCJsA

Speaking of which, this probably deserves its own thread but whatever. FCA and PSA got regulatory approval in EU to proceed with their merger. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fiat-chrysler-m-a-psa-eu/fiat-psa-to-win-eu-approval-for-38-billion-merger-sources-say-idUSKBN27B0XO

then you may be in luck regarding the x plan...but if youre waiting a year why the bitching?...

Tesla only has so many carbon credits they can sell. Honestly those green vehicles are why a vehicle like this could even see the light of day in today's environment. FCA was going to be in deep S*** if they can no longer buy credits in the US and EU. Legislation is being introduced in parts of the EU as well as California that will no longer allow the sale of the credits past 2023 as companies must make the numbers or they can't sell cars no more just buying their way out. It is one of the driving forces of the PSA merger. FCA was the largest purchaser of Tesla credits and are the sole reason Tesla has posted a profit.

I have been retired for 13+ years, so things may have changed (but I doubt it). You had better be a good talker and hope your supervisor will "go to bat" for you with the department manager. Usually it takes an "outstanding" to get a larger raise. (Flip Side - I think it was during the Nasser era, when it was decreed that 10% of the salaried work force should be classified as "below average". They would not get raises and unless their performance increased the following year they would face dismissal. I got tagged. When I asked the boss specifically why I was given a below average rating I was told, "I had to pick someone, so I picked you", probably because he knew I really liked my job. That gives you such a nice warm feeling.) Sadly, you may NEVER get past "midpoint". Some people have people are just born with "the silver spoon in their mouth" (or are good brown nosers) and others are not. Another "story". Female who started working for Ford in her early 40s. Quickly made it up to a Grade 8. Already had one Masters (Mathematics) but went back and got a second (special one, designed for Ford, through Wayne State). Took "extra" internal training. Volunteered for various "task forces". Always got "above average" reviews. She was bucking for an LL6, but by the time she was in her 50s, she realized that hey age was against her. Maybe it was because she did not play golf with the "good old boys".

You’ll find people who think they experience it but it’s usually the transmission or the ETC calibration. Ecoboost turbos are small and spool up almost immediately.

I don't really understand why H1 is being used as a comparison. H1 was military vehicle adopted for civilian use. It had very limited appeal. The Hummer EV is a fairly conventional luxury vehicle so it's more similar in character to H2 than H1. The market for $100k vehicle is much bigger than you think. Mercedes sold 7,348 G-class in the US in 2019 (it starts at $157k). A Hummer SUV with sub $100k starting price will absolutely get plenty of attention from these buyers.

Was supposed to be November but I think it might have been pushed back to December. A lot of plans have shifted around lately. I'm on a 6 week layoff now that was originally supposed to happen back in September but be longer but then it was cancelled but then it wasn't. Hard to get a bead on what the schedule is.

I just think they were probably worried it would take away from Raptor sales. It’s not like they didn’t have anything to offer, just that Raptor was more expensive. Having both now is a good strategy.

No offence to you as a worker, but I'm not sure quality is going to be at a high point 4+ weeks in after launch and the line workers working that much work with no real rest. Only so much the body can take with no rest. I remember back in the day with all the OT on the Expedition and Navigator; mistakes were made because everyone was just so tired they weren't paying attention. When is the second shift starting? For me there are too many little issues, that make bigger issues with the Bronco for me at launch to spend the 60K on one. I'm pushing my reservation and wait for the things like the modular roof and some comfort features be added to justify the price. After the initial excitement wore off I'm not sure it is the right car for me at this point, honestly it seems really expensive for what you get. (good for my Ford stock though) The early units are going to be very profitable for Ford however after the first 6-9 months sales vs reservations will level off, it is not the new thing on the block anymore.

Yeah, but Tremor is not that expensive or complicated to produce. Ram Rebel has been around long enough they should have seen this coming. They did, they just went with Super Duty first. I think the F150 should have been next with the Ranger following on the new platform.

Ecoboost turbo lag is nonexistent. I’ve owned 3 over the last 7 years.

I see a lot of Chevy Trail Boss's running around. Don't know why Ford took so long.

Here is another review and first I've seen-looks like all the guys were in the same media event up near Lake Tahoe. I really like this truck and think it is forcing Ford to up their game also-which I have no doubt they will do. And do you think anyone who buys these trucks give a shit about fuel mileage or premium gas?

In some cases they are better. Nobody does pickups better or longer than Ford. There are many things Ford can teach Rivian and Tesla about mass production, crash testing, etc. There are also new things that Ford could learn. It’s not nearly as one sided as you want to believe.

I thought it said it was wider than a Raptor and that’s too wide for a standard garage. My F150 barely fits.

LOL its been through a couple and I didn't have to wait long

One other thought... There was a pension calculator in HR online. With it you could enter a number of variables including intended date of departure, date you take the pension and options based on payout type, (Lump sum, with or without surviving spouse). Takes into account your age, spouse age, and so on. Can run several scenarios. Calculations it provided essentially nailed the final dollar amounts when I took pension.

I was less than 30 years with Ford, under 65, and received health benefits. Health Benefits are not guaranteed, and certainly employee contribution has increased. Know a couple of hourly who did 30 and out before age 50. Decker is right as usual. For salary, know a few who left before 50 who are pension "eligible" but only when they reach an age milestone. A lot of lengthy sections of HR online on "when employment ends" or "when you retire". Some modification of rules are allowed and if you participate in the contributory retirement, those rules are also not carved in stone until you sign for retirement.

I was referring to the hourly master agreement language. This part of the hourly contract is never really discussed much at all. As for the salaried contracts I`m not familiar with all the different agreements that Ford has in place. Paint Guy may be able to give some good insights on the salaried benefits. The 25% is reduced at the time of separation and is based on the age of the individual requesting the benefit. There is a chart in the master agreement that shows a graduated scale of benefit reductions. To a large number who didn`t ask or understood there was another eye opener at age 62. First the full pension benefit does not kick back in at age 62. Then the bridge benefit that is sold as a helping income till a person applies for SS just stops at age 62. The bridge benefits in most cases is equal or very close to the pension age reduction. Reduce a benefit then give an income benefit called a bridge for about the same percentage can be seen as a masking of the long term benefit. Then as so many people do when the first month of pension benefit shows this reduction people jump to sign up for SS. Then there`s a SS reduction that is another eye opener, yep start SS benefits at 62 and yes another age reduction. In my case it is another 20 to 25 percent of the monthly SS benefit. Doing the projections on the reductions in income over the average male life span, all I will say is its a very large loss of income. The loss in income is something that will never be recouped. Yes my statements are based on separation date plus age of beneficiary, against full pension and SS benefits without age penalties. I hope the situations you have to look at are clearer than the hourly benefits are. Bridge benefit is income but it masks the loss of income that many have no idea are going to kick in place with their age, hopefully you can work around any loss.

Pretty sure this will be the first vehicle that you will see a constant moving fuel gauge (from F to E) while idling... 10mpg city, 14 highway, 12 combined.. holy crap.

Don't mean to be negative here but given how many times Ford has changed plans in the past few years, maybe Ford is not sure what exact types of BEVs it wants to build. I can imagine a situation where Ford scopes a product envelope and develops the chassis, motor and drive, battery modules while leaving the top hat structure as generic modules until a decision is made.

This truck is so well done. What an awesome change to see a big brawny 12 MPG vehicle come out in an era when all we hear about is silly electric vehicles. It’s refreshing. A really good review I found was Alex on Autos on YouTube. He must have been at a media event as he filmed next to a frame and it’s amazing how much of it is new. He also said the interior is still a few notches ahead of the new F-150 which surprised me. I think that’s a testament to the amount of work Ram put into the 2019 1500. He liked the truck but it really made him long for a successor to the SRT-10 Ram from years ago. I’m sure some people will be offended by his opinion but I find him very informative and fair. Check out the review!

Man Jalopnik has fallen pretty far. It's hard to find anything they publish that isn't written with a clear agenda anymore.