CharlieKelley

I'm waiting on "emissions compliance" for the Banks intake. https://bankspower.com/products/banks-ram-air-ford-2023-coming-soon

Yes.

My truck was listed as "Built" on July 22, and listed as "Shipped" on July 23.

For me, my truck was scheduled for production 7/20, then a few days ago it got bumped up a day to 7/19, and when I checked it today (7/12) it got bumped back to 7/21 but now shows "In Production." ?‍♀️ The sense I get from my experience but also hearing of others' is that these scheduling reports on the order tracking website are just estimates. Think of it as a guideline rather than a rule. It'll get you in the ballpark.

In lighter news, my production date got moved up one day, so there's that.

I've been looking into window tint that blocks infrared (IR) waves. The idea here is that when the vehicle is sitting in the sun, the window tint blocks the IR heat from turning your cabin into an oven. One product that seems to have good reviews is 3M Crystalline tint. But that got me thinking: if it's that easy to dramatically improve the comfort of the vehicle, especially in summer, does the factory include this technology in their windows already, at least for new models (e.g., 2023 Super Dutys)? I've searched around and haven't found any definitive answers.

What year truck do you have?

I've been looking into window tint that blocks infrared (IR) waves. The idea here is that when the vehicle is sitting in the sun, the window tint blocks the IR heat from turning your cabin into an oven. One product that seems to have good reviews is 3M Crystalline tint. But that got me thinking: if it's that easy to dramatically improve the comfort of the vehicle, especially in summer, does the factory include this technology in their windows already, at least for new models (e.g., 2023 Super Dutys)? I've searched around and haven't found any definitive answers.

Interesting. Thanks for the correction. Just for clarification, are you saying that the majority of F-150 customers and the majority of Super Duty customers are retail orders?

I think you are right. GM is certainly doing something right to sell the most HD trucks. But I think we on this forum think that Ford is doing something better (although, maybe not ability to pump out trucks quickly). I don't think anyone is saying that Ford is doing a great job at fulfilling Super Duty sales orders. I think the point being made is that calling for the CEO to be canned is not appropriate just because we have to wait for our trucks. Ford makes lots of vehicles, and there are lots of aspects to selling those vehicles other than quickly fulfilling orders (quality, design, etc.). Demanding the CEO to be fired is an overreaction to you waiting for your truck.

If I'm not mistaken, most Super Duty trucks are sold to fleets or companies as work trucks and this year Ford prioritized fulfilling those orders over retail orders. From Ford's perspective, I think this makes sense. But from the retail consumer's perspective, I understand the frustration.

I find these comments unhelpful. If the question was, "I ride exclusively on the interstate, speed 20 over the limit, and I like to watch videos while driving, how can I get rid of the dinging," then, yes, the answer should be, "Wear your seatbelt." But there are many instances where the annoyances of a seatbelt outweigh the benefits. For example, driving through empty fields with lots of gates, launching a boat, backing up to a trailer, etc., do not require a seatbelt and the dinging can be more than annoying. If you don't want to help, then fine. But adding snarky remarks like, "Just wear your seatbelt," is not helping and just trying to start something.

I go by miles only, not by time. I think oil can last more than one year. If it's a barn find or something, sure. But one year should be fine.

Sorry, forgot to include that. Lariat. F350 Lariat Crew Cab 8' bed Bench seat Standard output 6.7 diesel 3.31 e-lock differential FX4 6" step bars Supplemental cab heater 5th wheel prep package Upfitter switches Roof lights Tailgate step

F350 Crew Cab 8' bed Bench seat Standard output 6.7 diesel 3.31 e-lock differential FX4 6" step bars Supplemental cab heater 5th wheel prep package Upfitter switches Roof lights Tailgate step