Lightning Bolt

I don't care how much faster it gets. I will always have 3 pedals in a sports car as long as they are available.

I think the MT82 problems are way overblown. No problems to date with mine now at 4500 miles. Yes, the autos are quicker A to B, but there's so much more soul in driving the stick.

Dealer code should be 6 characters.

If you have a VIN, it has a scheduled build date. Your dealer or one of the fine gentlemen on this site can give you the build date. Approximately one week before the build date, it will move to "In Production" at which time your window sticker will show up in COTUS and be available.

You guys help us all the time. No need for apologies. Just glad I could help.

I believe it's actually dealer invoice less 0.4% + $275.

While it has no effect on your ET's, if you want to try and beat the car next to you, don't wait for the green light. Mash it when the last yellow light pops. Your reaction time and rollout is not fast enough to red light doing this, and you will typically have reaction times around .1 which will more than likely get you out ahead of the majority of people you're lined up against.

It appears your order has been accepted. Scheduling will depend on several things including dealer allocation, other retail orders from your dealer placed ahead of you (with priority 10, you should be right at the front though), commodity (option) restraints. Have you asked your dealer if they have allocation?

Sometimes I think they use something like a priority code 80 when they are initially working up a customer order. That was what happened with me. Then once completed, they changed it to a priority code 10 or 11 (I can't remember which one) before submitting the order. Maybe you just got an early printout and not the final submitted order.

Once your status moves to In Production, there is a link on the COTUS website to the window sticker. It is right below the Vehicle Summary. It usually is available the next day after you move to In Production status.

See, I told you so. You should probably get a window sticker today or tomorrow at the latest.

If you have a VIN, it will be built. I ordered 3/7 and my build date was scheduled for 5/10 with an EDD of 5/29. I just got the notice today that it moved to in production. As best as I have pieced it together, the notice that it's moving into production is usually about a week before the actual build date (it should only take a day or two for actual production). Mine is showing a window sticker link, but it currently doesn't work. I expect that I might be able to see the sticker tomorrow. So, hang in there. With a build date of 5/14, I'd expect you may move to in production status by 5/7 or so.

Thank you sir!

Can you please check on VIN 1FA6P8CF3J5178161. This is an '18 GT PP2 ordered on 3/7/2018. It's showing an EDD of 5/29/2018. Any idea on when it might be scheduled for production? Thanks.

Welcome! The guys at this site rock! Some very well informed folks who really help us rookies out.

I stumbled across this, but I have no idea how accurate it may be. How do I track my car if it’s on a train? You need to get your rail car number (also often called an "ETTX" number) from your dealer. This can actually start with "ETTX", or it may not. Once you have that number you can track it via the phone: CSX: 1. Call CSX at 1 800-235-2352 2. When prompted for location or weight, press 1 on your phone for location 3. When prompted for the car initials, say them and wait 4. When prompted for the 6-digit car number, say or key-in your 6 digit car number 5. When prompted for the next car, either say 'Done' or press the pound sign (#) twice Union Pacific: 1. Call UP at 1 800-877-5123 2. Follow phone prompts for Trace 3. Say the rail car number completely and clearly. Example CNA704103 all together 4. Listen for your update Only one may track your rail car or both from what I have read. How do track my car if it’s on a semi? As far as I know the only way to do this would be to contact the dealer.

You are the man! I can't thank you enough for all the help and great information you have provided me. I just turned 55, and this is my early retirement present to me that my wife has been so very generous to let me have. This has been quite an adventure just getting in under the wire. Lightning Blue is one of my favorite all time colors. I am sad to see Ford discontinue it for MY19, but I guess that might make my MY18 Lightning Blue Performance Pack 2 a little more unique. Once again, thank you for being so patient with me and answering all of my questions.

I do have a couple more questions. I received an update from my dealer this morning that my vehicle is scheduled to be built 5/10/18. Later in the afternoon I received a VIN. The status on COTUS is still showing as in order processing. Q#1: If you receive a VIN, is there still a chance the car may not get scheduled? Q#2: If it does get scheduled, when would you expect to get a window sticker? Q#3: At this point, could there still be any issues where parts availability could keep it from getting built? Thanks again for all your help. I really appreciate it.

Any updates yet on the release of the MY2019 order guide? Thanks.

Thanks. I know they have allocation and they gave me a priority code 10. I guess I'll hold out hope for another week or two. Thank you sir for all your help!

Thanks. My order for 301A PP2 was placed on 3/7. I haven't been able to get any additional information from anyone. Since I was wanting Lightning Blue which I hear is discontinued for MY19, waiting isn't an option to reorder. I have found several LB GT PP1 301A, so I don't know whether to jump on one of those or wait. Will this most likely be the last week for orders to get scheduled? Thanks again for all your help. The early cutoff on orders caught me off guard.

Would this also include a GT with Performance Pack 2 (673)? Thanks!