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From the Order Guide: Antenna – Integrated into Rear Quarter Glass/Spoiler

I believe the week prior to the build week.

Just got back from the dealer. The answer is yes. The Pin was "Locked-In" via the DRIVE* system. *Dealer Reporting, Incentives, & Vehicle Eligibility

Not yet. Was hoping to get intel from the BOF community, before contacting dealer.

A Question for those with Dealer sales system experience and the A/Z plan. For a vehicle on order, can the dealer "lock-in" a A/Z Plan Pin prior to the sale/delivery date? In the past for all my vehicle orders, I would present the Pin at the time I took possession on the vehicle, which was always within the validity period. Background: Pins are valid for 12 months from the date of issue I ordered a vehicle with the A/Z Plan. My Pin had 5 months validity remaining at the time of order. My build week has now slipped to beyond my Pin's expiration date. My A/Z Plan (Family) Sponsor is separated from Ford and no longer has A/Z Plan access. So getting another Pin is no longer an option. Thanks!

My 2022 Aviator Order Time Line (Posting here to provide an idea of the time frame for others considering an Aviator. ) 4/13/21 Order Date 6/24/21 Dealer Informed me Order was scheduled for Build Week 8/9/21 7/15/21 Forum Vehicle Tracking Inquiry shows now scheduled for Build Week 9/7/21 8/07/21 Dealer confirmed Build Week remains 9/7/21

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It is certainly a moving target this year across Ford, which is definitely not normal. Normally, your order would be scheduled in a week or two, for a build week 6-8 weeks later. I believe they are still prioritizing customer (retail) orders over dealer inventory (stock) orders.

As of a couple of weeks ago, Chicago Assembly would be idle for the month of July, with 2 of the 3 shifts resuming on 8/2. https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/chicago-assembly-plant-to-idle-for-most-of-july-because-of-semiconductor-shortage/article_7fb980a3-b3a7-5e82-afb2-9d3bf50576b2.html

Dealer Code: LXXXXX Order Code: X100 Order Date: 4/13/21 Appreciate your help.

Some 80s (& 90s) nostalgia. Have you driven a Ford, lately? Video: The Taurus SHO is the fastest, most expensive Ford sedan | Revelations with Jason Cammisa | Ep. 08 "With a development budget of $3.5 billion, the Taurus was Ford's most expensive project ever. It was also a Hail Mary for the company, which was in financial trouble."

In states that do not require 2 plates, the front plate bracket is optional (for no charge, as others have stated.) Some dealers order front plate brackets on all their stock, then install a dealer-branded plate for advertisement purposes. Many people don't bother to replace the dealer advertisement plate.

Based on my past Ford order experiences... You order is still in the order bank (system) waiting to be previewed & scheduled, with other 2021s that have apparently slipped, and all 2022s that have been ordered since 3/15/21. Hopefully they start scheduling on 4/15, for the build week of 6/1. This process continues each week, usually. (schedule on 4/22 for build week 6/8, etc.) Once you order gets scheduled, your dealer will give you your build week date. About a week before your build week, you will get a specific build day/date and your Window Sticker will be generated. As others have stated, most dealers give the highest priority 10 to customer orders, vs dealer stock orders. ( I may be wrong, but smaller volume dealers have allocations issues on popular/scarce models; they cannot get my orders picked-up/scheduled timely. I had the same issue on a 19 SHO that got picked up 2 months later, during the final cleanup-week, then build 2 months after that) There should not be much of a shutdown between MY 21 & 22, as there are very minor changes. 21s are being built the week of 5/24 and the plant should be off Monday 5/31 Memorial Day, then on Tue 6/1, they are scheduled to start 22 production. (Which is common; they just start using stickers on the door jamb with the new year) The 21 Explorers have minor changes (such as new King Ranch model) for their 6/1 "Job 3" update/switchover too (Still model year 2021; built at same plant. I wonder why?) So, therefore I believe likely no hold ups for quality like you would have for an all-new model (Ranger) or a major redesign (F-150). (Which is fresh on everyone's mind) Chip shortage is likely biggest delay risk. I believe they would shut down the plant for a week, if out of chips/modules. There is a scheduled shut down week of 7/5 (possibly 7/12 too?) at Chicago Assembly. This will add time if you don't get scheduled June. I takes ~1 day to build your vehicle. Then shipping is a product of your distance to Chicago. Railroad adds more shipping time. I am sure there are many here that can correct any points I am way off on. (I am in a 17 Explorer Limited, about to get in to the 22 Aviator order sweepstakes later this week; was holding out (hoping) for Sync-4, oh' well) Good Luck!

Is the A/Z-Plan Document Fee Cap still $75? (vs the $100 on the X-Plan)

Interesting post with data, graphs, and recommendations from Cascend Strategy.

Source (Not Fox News): https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/02/14/historic-winter-storm-freezes-texas-wind-turbines-hampering-electric-generation/4483230001/

Found the chips... New video shows massive scope of California box-ship traffic jam Pileup of container ships anchored off California remains as painful as ever I believe we can expect more of this, as more stimulus funds are spent on imported goods and electronics.

Totally agree. Ours cycles all night, even set at 78 degrees, in the summer. Thankfully, our electricity is from nuclear and natural gas-fired plants that are economical, compared to rates in CA & the Northeast. To help reduce demand during high usage days, in California, PG&E has a program to install a remotely operated shutoff on the Central AC Unit. PG&E then can shutoff the AC for up to 6 hours per day. While the program is voluntary, PG&E says it helps customer save on their electric bills. PG&E's SmartAC program malfunctions With the proliferation of "Smart" electric meters across the county that communicate wirelessly, the electric company will have the infrastructure in place to be able to enact peak/off peak pricing to control demand. (once regulators give the green light) Many states allow customers to "Opt-Out" of the smart meter program, provided the smart meter has not already been installed.

Taiwan's economy feels heat as TSMC feeds global chip boom Demand for 'strategic resource' fuels labor, power and water shortages https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Taiwan-s-economy-feels-heat-as-TSMC-feeds-global-chip-boom

GM to idle 3 plants until at least mid-March for deepening microchip shortage https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2021/02/09/gm-idle-3-plants-until-march-deepening-microchip-shortage/4449438001/

Samsung Semiconductor seeks 100% tax rebate from Austin Texas for proposed $17B chipmaking plant https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/economy/2021/01/28/samsung-seeks-100-tax-rebate-from-austin-for-proposed-17b-plant-expansion-threatens-to-build-elsewhere/

While EV performance, reduced maintenance, and (perceived) environmental benefits get glowing press and media coverage, here are a couple of stories detailing experiences with the current public charging infrastructure from a third generation dealer: https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2020/12/29/electric_vehicles_and_their_drawbacks_654808.html https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2021/02/02/electric_vehicles_and_their_drawbacks_chapter_ii_658924.html

I was recently made aware of Certificates of Authenticity for select Ford Performance Vehicles available from the official online store for the Ford Performance Group. I have seen framed versions of these at car shows, on the dash or under the open hood. "Certificates include production date, production number, and production location. Also included is a production breakdown chart for the model year." Mustangs: GT CS Bullit Boss 302 SVT Cobra GT 350 GT 500 Cobra R Mach 1 SVO MCA F-150 Raptor Focus ST Focus RS Taurus SHO Mercury Marauder www.FordShowParts.com

Affected vehicles include: 2013-18 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant, Sept. 12, 2011, to June 1, 2017 2013-18 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan and Ford Taurus SHO Performance Pack equipped vehicles built at Chicago Assembly Plant, Aug. 25, 2011, to June 1, 2017

My 2019 Taurus SHO PP (2/7/19 build date) finally arrived, with 70 MI from road testing following assembly. Was wondering: 1. How does the selection at random works? (computer flags a VIN or does a human select; does retail vs. stock matter, etc ) 2. About what percentage get road testing? 3. Where is the testing done? Onsite test track, public highways, public city streets? (from google earth at Chicago I did not see an obvious test area; was thinking it sure would suck if the car was totaled on the public roads and production is shutdown for good) 4. Is 70 miles normal? (I've read other post indication ~30 MI) I'm good with having the additional Q.C. done, but was curious about the process. Thanks!