The current order process only benefits high volume dealers, nor great Ford end customers. In the order process, the customers aren't even considered. If we were, LONG time Ford customers who buy from Ford and get their maintenance from Ford would get more priority in the order process. Instead, you have to have chosen just the right dealer to order from. As a very long term Ford customer, this is very frustrating, but the bottom line is Ford has proven they don't give a damn about customers like me. We just are not important. After all I have spent with Ford, I really don't like the way I am being treated as a customer.
There was a time when there really was no competition to Ford Super Duties. That's not really the case any more and the GM HD trucks are also very capable and have very nice interiors. I've had an order in since October 27, and neither the dealer or Ford are even able to tell me what to expect. So a month ago I also ordered a 2024 Chevy HD and that order has already been picked up. If the Chevy comes available before I even know when I can get my Ford, I'll take that one.