Exit32

My wife's 2023 Corsair Reserve does NOT have illuminated sill plates.

Apparently, the 3.0 engine in my 2022 Aviator was built on September 1, 2021 based on date code 21244. I await another recall notice. FWIW, here's a pic of my engine's serial number sticker:

Massachusetts continues to allow the use of a single, rear-mounted 1990's vintage "green" license plate. No front plate is required because "green" plates were issued singly; thus, no front plate was provided. The only guidance for continued use of a single, rear-mounted "green" plate is that the plate has never expired or been cancelled and that it is legible. Currently, I have three rear-mounted "green" plates in use, and I've never been stopped by law enforcement for not having a front plate. Here's a snip from the Massachusetts Passenger Plates Manual:

I ordered a 2025 Lincoln Aviator (Explorer's cousin) on February 16, 2024. My retail order was submitted the same day, and I received e-mail confirmation from Lincoln immediately. Most recent e-mail order-status update from Lincoln was received on May 17, 2024. It said: I've been checking status online from time to time, but there's been zero progress with production.

I don't believe any 2023 Corsairs have shipped yet. The Louisville Assembly Plant appears to be in "hold" mode for some reason. My wife ordered a 2023 Corsair Reserve last September and recently received her 5th notice of delayed production. For what it's worth, here's a summary of this adventure from the beginning: 21-Sep-2022: Order placed at local Lincoln dealership 21-Sep-2022: Order confirmation received from Lincoln 17-Nov-2022: Scheduled for production week of 09-Jan-2023 17-Nov-2022: VIN assigned: 5LMCJ2DA1PULxxxxx 21-Nov-2022: Priority Code changed from 19 to 02 by Lincoln 21-Nov-2022: Subwoofer delete confirmed; $250 price reduction 10-Jan-2023: Production delayed until week of 23-Jan-2023 17-Jan-2023: Production delayed (again) until week of 06-Feb-2023 25-Jan-2023: Production delayed (again) until week of 13-Feb-2023 02-Feb-2023: Production not scheduled per Lincoln online tracking 03-Feb-2023: Production delayed (again) until week of 21-Feb-2023 09-Feb-2023: Production delayed (again) until week of 27-Feb-2023

You are correct, 1984Poke. The plant manager of Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant issued a welcome-back announcement on January 19th: Welcome Back! (ford.com) This suggests they haven't built any 2023 Escapes or Corsairs yet.

Yet another production delay for my wife's 2023 Corsair Reserve. For the record, here's the timeline thus far: 21-Sep-2022: Order placed at local Lincoln dealership 21-Sep-2022: Order confirmation received from Lincoln 17-Nov-2022: Scheduled for production week of 09-Jan-2023 17-Nov-2022: VIN assigned: 5LMCJ2DA1PULxxxxx 21-Nov-2022: Priority Code changed from 19 to 02 by Lincoln 21-Nov-2022: Subwoofer delete confirmed; $250 price reduction 10-Jan-2023: Production delayed until week of 23-Jan-2023 17-Jan-2023: Production delayed (again) until week of 06-Feb-2023 25-Jan-2023: Production delayed (again) until week of 13-Feb-2023 Searching online, I can't find an in-stock 2023 Corsair anywhere. I don't think they exist yet.

Yet another delay for the 2023 Corsair Reserve ordered for my wife last September. FWIW, here's a summary of what's happened so far: 21-Sep-2022: Order placed at local Lincoln dealership 21-Sep-2022: Order confirmation received from Lincoln 17-Nov-2022: Scheduled for production week of 09-Jan-2023 17-Nov-2022: VIN assigned: 5LMCJ2DA1PULxxxxx 21-Nov-2022: Priority Code changed from 19 to 02 by Lincoln 21-Nov-2022: Subwoofer delete confirmed; $250 price reduction 10-Jan-2023: Production delayed until week of 23-Jan-2023 17-Jan-2023: Production delayed (again) until week of 06-Feb-2023 E-mail updates from Lincoln Motor Company never say why these delays are happening, but at least we know they're paying attention.

Ordered a 2023 Corsair last September. Production was scheduled for this week (week of Jan. 9); now delayed by two weeks until week of Jan. 23. FWIW, here's timeline so far: 21-Sep-2022: Order placed at local Lincoln dealership 21-Sep-2022: Order confirmation email received from Lincoln 17-Nov-2022: Scheduled for production week of 09-Jan-2023 17-Nov-2022: VIN assigned: 5LMCJ2DA1PULxxxxx 21-Nov-2022: Priority Code changed from 19 to 02 by Lincoln 21-Nov-2022: Subwoofer delete confirmed; $250 price reduction 10-Jan-2023: Production delayed until week of 23-Jan-2023

UPDATE: My 2022 Aviator finally arrived at my dealership yesterday (10/4)! Pending timely and successful dealer prep, I expect to take delivery tomorrow (10/6). BTW, the Lincoln Order Tracking System and the dealer's Vehicle Visibility Report indicated status as "awaiting shipment" since 9/19 -- even when the vehicle was in transit. It remained "awaiting shipment" until my Aviator actually arrived at the dealership. Yesterday, the Lincoln Order Tracking System milestone dates updated upon arrival of my Aviator. Here's what it says now: Order Confirmed: 3/30/201 In Production: 9/9/2021 Built: 1/1/1980 (yes, more than 40 years ago) Shipped: 9/19/202 Delivery: 10/4/2021 For sure, something's hinky with the tracking system. But all's well that ends well.

The Lincoln Order Tracking System and the dealer's Vehicle Visibility Report also indicated status as "awaiting shipment" since 9/19 -- even when the vehicle was in transit. It remained "awaiting shipment" until the vehicle actually arrived at the dealership. Yesterday, the Lincoln Order Tracking System milestone dates updated upon arrival of my Aviator. Here's what it says now: Order Confirmed: 3/30/201 In Production: 9/9/2021 Built: 1/1/1980 (yes, more than 40 years ago) Shipped: 9/19/202 Delivery: 10/4/2021 For sure, something's hinky with the tracking system. But all's well that ends well. Thanks again for helping me manage the wait, cyberdman!

Just wanted to express my appreciation for the valuable vehicle-locater service you provide to Blue Oval Forum members. Turns out my 2022 Aviator shipped on 9/19, arrived at the local railroad freight depot here on 9/28, and was delivered to my dealer this morning (10/4). FWIW, here's a photo taken just after my (very dirty) Aviator was unloaded from the car carrier at the dealership:

I can confirm the Lincoln order-status tracking system isn't working. According to the system, my 2022 Aviator status has been stuck on "Your vehicle has been built and we are arranging shipment to your dealer" since 9/19/2021. I'm fortunate to have contacts within the shipping industry and by providing my Aviator's VIN, I was able to obtain status of "Shipped 9/19/201" from Norfolk Southern Railroad. Also got the rail-car number on which my Aviator is riding and used the Norfolk Southern Touch-Trace system to confirm that my Aviator arrived and was unloaded at my local railroad freight depot on 9/29/2021. I know that United Road Logistics handles transport of vehicles from the railroad freight depot to my dealer, so I called my contact there today (10/1/2021). Again using my Aviator's VIN, I was able to confirm that my Aviator is awaiting pickup at the local railroad freight depot. Without a doubt, the Lincoln order-status tracking system isn't working (at least for my Aviator). What's more, the dealership's Vehicle Visibility System also shows "Awaiting shipment" as the current status and does not provide a rail-car number as it should. I hope this info is helpful to those of you who are in the dark while waiting patiently for delivery of your 2022 Aviator.

Please tell me there's been some progress on this one: Dealer Code: L12487 Order Number: W001 VIN: 5LM5J7XC4NGL01941 Make my day, Mr. Cyberdman!

Hoping for a good-news update on this one: Dealer Code: L12487 Order Number: W001 VIN: 5LM5J7XC4NGL01941 Thanks for helping me "manage the wait," cyberdman.