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I think the Ranger will be back soon. It's been spotted in MI, so obviously someone is testing it here for a reason.

More than likely it they were on hold to get the reflash or other updates from TSB 12-2-10.

Has anyone heard of the date when they will start Job2 for the F150's this year? I know it was very early last year but i haven't heard a thing this year. Thanks.

This is from the Owners Guide: Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Your vehicle may be equipped with a front air dam that can become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance) when taking your vehicle off-road. This air dam can be taken off by removing two bolts. For vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Ecoboost™ engine: Your vehicle is equipped with an underbody transmission shield and brackets that may become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance) when taking your vehicle off-road. Remove the shield by disengaging the fasteners at each corner of the shield. Then, remove the shield rear brackets by removing the bracket to frame bolts, or have your authorized dealer perform the work for you

It sounds like it was delayed until today 8/24. Does anyone have alink to the PDF they can post yet?

It sounds like they are already accepting some new truck orders with Nav. That's good news.

I've read bits and pieces in other forums, where guys have pasted parts from the F150 2012 order guide that was released today. Can someone post a link to the PDF?

The speed of orders really depends on what truck you ordered. Cab size, bed size, packages, tire size, color, bed liner, and other otions all affect the scheduled build time. Some of those things each affect the build time by adding 4 weeks. Then there are delivery delays which are outside of Ford's control (to an extent). Some have seen their trucks sit "at ramp" for many weeks before starting the delivery route. I think the delivery delays are shorter now though.

He didn't order one. He's saying the "Initial order acceptance for 2012 Model Year F-150 is tentatively scheduled for August 15, 2011". That's the tentative date that they will first accept 2012 orders.

That is great news. I had only seen dealers posting about the message from Ford stating no more in 2011 and none for MY2012. Thanks!

Ford's already said that Nav will not be available for MY2012. Are you willing to wait until MY2013? I'm not.

I would talk to your dealer again. Let him tell you the incorrect info again. Ask him if he's sure (and he will say yes since Salesmen know everything). Then tell him you'll expect "X" accessory from the dealer if he is wrong. Maybe you can get a bed mat or something out of his ignorance. I would try it.

You ordered a truck on Feb 5th, and you posted on March 27th about wandering through a Ford dealer's lot comparing trucks and ranting about how you want to buy a FX2 but they aren't much less than an XLT or vica versa. What gives?

I wouldn't be surprised if the skid plates alone, bought as parts, cost you as much as the Offroad package upgrade costs you.

JDF, That first guy's truck in your link is a Raptor, so whatever is going on is not limited to the Ecoboost. Not that it matters much, but just an fyi.