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Was going to eat after church today and there was a delivery truck at the dealership which was right next door. Matched the vins and it just dropped my truck 8 days early! Obviously have to put the hub caps and stuff on but it’s here!

Also selling cars at or above sticker helps too. Dealers I have talked to hope this order thing sticks, it helps cut down on their overhead costs as they won’t have to stock so many vehicles.

You wouldn't know it this time of the year with all the tourists vacationing up here. My point is you can't make country-wide generalizations by what you see out your front door. To my knowledge, there are no Tesla's in my part of Michigan. But I know they are quite popular in California. Ocular observations are strictly local, just like politics and the weather.

Ford has been doing this for a long time with premium trim levels and sub-brands like SVT/Raptor/ST, Shelby, King Ranch, Platinum, etc. Maybe Ford will still sell mainstream and premium products within the same brand.

Overreact much? Nobody’s talking about making Ford a boutique brand. They’re talking about selling 200k widgets instead of 250k. They’ll sell as many as the market will support within production constraints. As we’ve discussed before having multiple products in one plant allows Ford to match production to demand without overproducing to keep the factory busy. I think that’s what hurt OAP with only Edge and Nautilus resulting in big rebates. As for being apologists, maybe some of us are but in most cases we’re simply being objective and looking at the bigger picture. Was the Explorer launch a debacle? Absolutely. But 6 months later it was forgotten. This chip shortage will be forgotten in a year or two. An epic disaster would be Ford losing billions but as it stands they’ll make $9B this year.

There you go paintguy... that common sense is sneaking out again. Maybe there`s a jab for that?

Vaccine Logic: My dog gets a rabies vaccine that lasts 1 to 3 years. It protects my dog from getting rabies. More importantly it prevents the dog from transmitting it to a human or another animal. Perfectly logical. Got the smallpox vaccine way back when. Told, you can't get smallpox after that. They said it worked so well, it is extinct in the world, except a couple of lab samples. Hopefully none on loan to Wuhan. Makes perfect sense. Got the polio vaccines in the '50s and 60's respectfully. Polio cases dropped dramatically. Although a few cases occur from the vaccine to a point that more comes from the vaccine than through nature. Doctors question the vaccine use. Also logical, if a bit clouded to this child of the '50s. Got Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (called it German Measles back then), the diseases not the vaccine. My younger siblings got the jab, never got the diseases. Then I didn't need to get the vaccine since I had immunity by way of getting and defeating the diseases. Makes sense. Now for COVID: Told this would allow me to return to normal life. But you can still get the disease. Oh, you will not get sick. Or maybe you will not get too sick. You can still get enough of the disease to infect someone else. Friends who recovered from COVID, all told to get the vaccine. Some had reaction to the jab, thankfully none worse than a typical flu. But this vaccine is the greatest thing since Model T Ford (this is a Ford forum). Now lets go back to wearing masks. Closing restaurants, restrict travel, except if you are coming from Mexico without any testing. And with Fauci, Biden, and Harris explaining things, doubt it will get any clearer.

Just took delivery yesterday of a new HP OMEN 30L Desktop GT13-0380t (Built-to-Order with every available upgrade) to replace existing OMEN Desktop that was Built-to-Order 4.5 years ago. Thanks to the pandemic impact on microchip and component costs, it made more sense to buy a new PC now to meet computing needs and avoid further price increases. Primary PC function is advertising production including print design in addition to audio and video production. Intel® Core™ i9-10900K W/Liquid Cooling (3.7 GHz up to 5.3 GHz, 20 MB L3 cache, 10 cores) HyperX® 64 GB DDR4-3200 XMP RGB SDRAM (4 x 16 GB) 4 TB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 RAID Configuration WD Black 2 TB PCIe® NVMe™ TLC M.2 SSD WD Black 2 TB PCIe® NVMe™ TLC M.2 SSD 3rd Storage - 2 TB 7200 rpm SATA HDD NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3090 (24 GB GDDR6X dedicated) Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 (2x2) and Bluetooth® 5 combo Front Bezel Shadow Black Glass, Dark Chrome Logo+ Side Cover Glass with Cooler Master AMP 750 W Platinum efficiency power supply HP 3-in-1 Media Card Reader External I/O Ports: Top:2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate; 1 microphone; 1 headphone/microphone combo Rear:1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate; 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate; 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate; 2 USB 2.0 Type-A; 1 audio-in; 1 audio-out; 1 microphone; 1 RJ-45 Desktop was delivered 4 days ahead of the ETA! Initial set up done with upgrade to Windows 11 Professional Preview. It'll take some time to do a clean install and configuration of all the Adobe Creative Cloud programs I work with plus Microsoft 365. Transferring files is one thing but I prefer to do clean software installations. Further adventures to follow!

So what do people think about a T450 ? Even if it is just CC/CA ? Upgrade the frame and springs but most of all UPGRADE THE REAR AXLE ! Wider "stance" and better brakes. I am certain the RV industry would love it, especially with a 5.0L.

You can try palsapp.com, otherwise have the dealer give you the carrier name from VVR and some of the carriers have tracking on their sites.

Congratulations! Beautiful Truck.

GEEBUS CRISPERS!!!! Could we just look at the data? crunch the numbers? and just stop being told what someone else wants us to do or what is good for us or oh come on just get it.... U.S. Cases Confirmed - 35,742,812 U.S. Confirmed Deaths - 616,729 Lets see is that about 2% negative results of confirmed cases. (ok I`m just being a prick with the negative remark) CDC`s 08 Aug report states 51% Vaccine Does Given (with the reassurance of you won`t get as sick, I know prick thing again) Use the data, generated by the science to think things through and then exercise "your" right to make "your" choice. With another MD,PHD, etc etc Director from the NIH making another unbelievably intelligent statement "The Vaccine Should Never Become Political" this old long hair lost it.... so if you are easily offended hurry click the X in the upper right corner!!!! Ok sheepies, it`s one thing to be frightened of the unknow but dam it`s getting to the point that you sheepies are pushing all those possible choice makers to get the jab, away with your I got the lobotomy it didn`t hurt push that you and your political idiots are pushing... Why can`t the media and Jobama jab crew let it just be, I got jabbed and leave it at that? I can`t help thinking if there was half the effort given to drug users the pushers would be one bored bunch of sheep. The Vaccine Should Never Become Political.... what an astounding statement. Step right up get your easy peasy sheepie lobotimeeee "your administration needs you" (that thinking thingy is way over rated..)

Relax. They pulled a bunch of Tri Motors out of mothballs.

Don't sell Ford or what's left of the traditional Big 3 short. The OEM's may have a different mix of microchip suppliers and Ford was hit hard due to the fire at one of its major suppliers in Japan that is now getting back to normal production. Ford and the other domestic OEM's have adjusted their production plans to both meet customer demands and protect profit objectives until the supply situation stabilizes and plant schedules can be restored to regular production. Although the factors that have impacted production and sales are unprecedented, both the OEM's and its Dealers have adjusted and taking steps to utilize the lessons learned to formulate new inventory and sales plans for a revised business plan going forward. I wouldn't be so quick to assume that buyers are abandoning Ford products for Asian based manufacturer alternatives. If anything, traditional non-Ford owners are becoming Ford conquest customers in large numbers as evidenced by the sales success of Ford's new Bronco Sport and Bronco. And while some pickup customers may have bought competitors models due to their individual needs and inventory factors, Ford is doing everything possible to restore F-Series production to normal levels in order to meet the overwhelming demand. And no one knows truck buyers better than Ford as evidenced by its decades-long history of sales leadership.

Friend of mine was hit by someone commercially hauling with personal insurance. Insurance company refused to pay, and the driver declared bankruptcy.

As I mentioned in another thread, this approach which according to Jim Farley means increasing the proportion customer retail sold orders for new vehicle sales, is good for Ford, good for Ford dealers, and good for Ford customers. The Automotive News article that mackinaw shared confirms that other automakers such as GM are likely to emphasize a more "build to order" model from now on.

It's not just Ford, GM too. From Automotive News: "Speaking to Automotive News, GM CEO Mary Barra said the tighter inventories have had numerous advantages for dealers. With less stock to choose from, customers are more likely to pay closer to the vehicle’s original sticker price. The lower inventory also means reduced operating costs for dealerships through inventory insurance and floor plans, among other expenses." “There’s a real opportunity to improve our business and improve the way we work with the dealers......"

The whole notion that the Ford brand competes against Mercedes or Porsche is ridiculous in my opinion. Ford competes against mainstream brands Toyota, Chevy, Honda, Nissan, Jeep, Ram, Hyundai, etc. Maybe Lincoln can build it’s brand up and go after small scale luxury or boutique brands, but sorry no one is paying thousands more for an Escape over a RAV4 or CRV just because of the blue oval. The same holds true when it comes to pickup trucks. The F-150 has to remain competitive and close in price to the Silverado and Ram. The Ranger with the Tacoma and Colorado. The Bronco with the Wrangler and on and on. The whole idea that Ford can move to small volumes and raise their prices thousands over the mainstream competition and remain relevant as a major automaker in the future baffles me.

And MB has been known as a premium brand for decades here in the states. Maybe Lincoln will get there in coming years if it keeps at it consistently.

It's a strategy into loss market share short term and irrelevancy long term as Ford will not be cross shopped anymore except for Ford diehards. Ford is not Porsche and is still seen as the affordable brand for the common man except for some low volume specialty vehicles. Henry Ford has probably turned over in his grave more than a few times already. After all, Ford is still known for its cheap, plasticky, rubbery interiors as every reviewer reminds us over and over again. Now they call it a "Fordy" interior.

Sounds like Mr. Cannis has the potential to be a super star. Ford Pro is a great opportunity to combine the 3 biggest things for the ongoing revolution in the automotive industry. Electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and mobility services. Done right, Ford can not only survive but thrive amid this revolution now and in the future.

Yes- one of my sons drove a Mach E and was very impressed. It had a sticker of around 50 and my comment to him was .."Well did it impress you as a luxury car"? and his answer was "absolutely".

Picked mine up!

Well this is going to create quite a mess. https://fordauthority.com/2021/08/2021-ford-f-150-pickups-destroyed-by-train-derailment/ "The incident reportedly involved around 33 boxcars and took place roughly 100 miles west of St. Louis, though the cause of the derailment is currently unknown. Authorities expect cleanup to take at least a couple of days and it will cause delays of up to 14-18 hours for rail customers. As for the damaged vehicles, authorities called them a “total loss.”

Who`d a Though...? "If you wondered what it looked like when Nazi brown shirts went after the churches in Germany, wonder no more: It probably looked like Portland on Saturday, when black bloc-outfitted antifa thugs burst into a waterfront prayer event featuring persecuted Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski. The antifa members sprayed those gathered, including toddlers, with chemicals and lobbed IEDs." “Where is your God, now?” taunted one of the attackers." "Antifa has attacked at least one church before. Antifa members organized their violent attack via Twitter ( no wait Twitter?) and other social media platforms.( wait isn`t there rules against that shit?) They later gloated on Twitter that they had stolen the Christian group’s food and water." "Portland police watched as antifa bear-sprayed parents and their kids, lobbed “flash bombs” into the sparse crowd, and reportedly threw the group’s sound equipment into the Willamette River. This being Portland, police didn’t arrest antifa members for polluting the river, much less attacking people." "Portland’s police bureau has been defunded by at least $15 million and there’s been a mass exodus of officers retiring or going to places where the rule of law is observed. As a result of antifa and BLM attacks on (the defunded) police, Portland is now awash in violent crime and on course to break records for shootings. Mayor and Police Commissioner Ted Wheeler was busy attending a rap event and going out for drinks with a lady friend, so no orders for police to help were issued." Sounds like a progressive's state of affairs. Nuttin from the flakey Controlled News Network or the Squad? Nuttin? https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/victoria-taft/2021/08/08/where-is-your-god-now-portland-cops-do-nothing-as-antifa-attacks-prayer-event-led-by-persecuted-christian-pastor-n1467987