ImmortalJman

That's why I ordered a 23. There were too many 21's with like 65-100k miles on them and they were still asking a 35-44k price premium. I saw a 21 Lariat Ult, with 65k miles and they posted the original window sticker (I think to rub it in) in the pics...it was 25k more than when it was brand new, without 65k miles!!! And because there's has been a decreasing stock if new inventory it will still be that way because they know there isn't any other option. That is why I'm sticking with my order.

If it's anything like last year the higher trim levels still have a ways to go. It's not looking good.

According to the Ford Guy on YouTube, it's possible that scheduling picks for this week might include job 2 builds, which will start in April. I'm assuming he'll post a video about that when it happens. But it's really likely to happen next Thursday scheduling round.

It's because Ford is in much higher demand than the other guys; let them have their Chevy's. They have them on lots because they're not moving them. And to be frank, everyone has different supply issues. I've seen things come out of the blue that no one would love expected to affect another business. The ripple effect to the extreme.

Ok, so my dealer got back to me and said that KR has on-board scales as standard equipment and that the J2 bank opened for it, so mine is in at priority 10. (And I removed the spray in bed liner option.) Now I just have to wait for all the planets to align so that my build can actually get picked up. 🤞🙄

I got an email from my dealer saying that they haven't released the ability to add in the on-board scales which is what I was waiting for and whether I should push the order without it or wait to see when it goes live. I'm on the fence because from what I can tell it would be a very useful tool without me having to go to the scales each time. What do you guys think?

So, if job 2 order banks opened, does that mean the ordering guide came out(the updated one)? I haven't heard anything from my dealer yet. Anyone else hear on J2 items?

Awesome, so pretty much everything in my order is constrained. So, might never see my truck that I so desperately need to replace my current one.

Thx, those things are good to know. I knew when I placed my order that the guide was incomplete, I've just been waiting for that to come out so I could update my order. Looks like I only have to wait for the on-board scales. Though, I'm thinking about deleting my spray bed liner to speed my order up and then get it done somewhere else. On another note, I'm getting a little nervous as I'm seeing a number of people's orders get pushed further out. I'm keeping my current truck on life support waiting for this one to arrive. I don't really wanted to but a high priced used model, so I'm hoping that mine will make into production before a push for MY24's.

Speaking of which; has anyone who has a higher trim level or a job 2 item been told when that will be available? My dealer hasn't gotten back to me and I've not seen any news regarding any of these things so I've not pressed the issue. F450 KR HO6.7, waiting on onboard scales and trailer 360 system info.

I called my dealer the day before and they said Ford is doing a webcast with them soon and reveal the plan. But they've heard (rumor mill) that J2 items will be soonish (whatever that means) and scheduling will begin late Feb early Mar. He said he would let me know when they have the greenlight.

Form previous posts, though I cannot find it, I believe that is correct.

That's what I thought. Thanks. I'll touch base with him soon.

So, I'm new to some of this terminology for ordering. I'm not a friend or family member of a Ford employee, just average Joe ordering. I want to make sure I've got all my ducks in a row too. First, what is DORA? Second, I have my order in as of the first day. Recieved a document called a preview order at the top with the order number and it lists all my configuration, with a price at the bottom and it was DocuSign'd by me and the dealer. Now, I am waiting for the onboard scales to be come out so it can be ordered on my vehicle so, there will be another update to this order and the dealer knows that. After that happens should I expect or need to get something that specifically calls it a buyers order? Third, price protection. I'm a little worried about the wording in the bottom: the total MSRP price is listed and it says "Price will be the MSRP listed on the vehicle window sticker when it arrives, minus any rebates, plus tax, DMV fees and 899 dealer fee." That but about the price being what it will be when it arrives looks like a way for them to charge me the new price if/when the price will go up instead of what it is now. Are my suspicions correct and how do I deal with this. I saw the video posted earlier about price protect and I know what to tell them as my argument as to why they should garuntee my price but I'm looking for tactics I suppose.

Maybe I missed your post but what did you order? If it's KR and above trim , regardless it won't get scheduled until next year sometime. February is when the job 2 bank opens the job 2 options also become available. So, technically speaking, even if it's priority code 10 for anything KR and above it wouldn't get scheduled anyways. And your salesman an idiot. He can change it 99 and it won't get scheduled.

I order a KR 450 and said that I wanted to wait for the onboard scales to be added on when they're available for Job 2. So they entered it as priority 10 first to get the order in and submitted. But once it was submitted they changed it to 99. I got my confirmation email from Ford yesterday. No job 2 items will be listed in the email since they aren't even available to select on the order sheet yet.

I actually received mine as well. Didn't think I would since it's a job 2.

Standard BLIS is on the vehicle. The 5th wheel/gooseneck trailer BLIS system is what it's called. This is part of the new camera and BLIS package to cover the entire trailer with coverage. They are extra sensors available to install around your trailer. From what I saw in the reveal event it might be a package you could buy from Ford afterwards and not order with the truck.

They are there however you just need to look really close. I first thought that they took them out of the KR and kept them at Platinum and Limited. But it is there as before. Now supply wise, I'm not holding my breath. However, I'd like to take a step back and look at this round of ordering from a production planning perspective. They know that the higher trim levels feature the most extras which often require more chips and other limited supplies. By starting the lower trims first, they start up production with lesser headaches and bootstrap the higher trims. They also have more time to ensure supply lines, and timing. However, that being said, I don't believe they're in any better position than they were in August where they were forcing people to delete the multicontour chair so they could deliver the vehicle. Though I read that '22MYs builds starting in Sept would have the feature.

How do you know it's price protected? (At least after your build)

I bounced back and forth on the AZ gray and I kept looking at pics from the show vs others. I ended up not doing it. Even the pics on the build and price aren't working yet with that paint option. Forgive my asking but is X plan employee pricing?

Ok, fixed. I did confirm that the build and price function on the website has a glitch for F450 H/O diesel. I changed my order and it was only 2500 extra, not the 12k it was showing.

Ok, its a glitch...I hope. Im ordering a f450. It still shows 12495 for the add-on. But if you build a F350 it's just the additional 2500. Gonna look into this.

When I was on the build site last night it said 12k odd amount and it did in fact add that amount to the price. Unless it was an error on the site which I suppose it could be. I'll look again. I was thinking it should be that. If it is then I'll adjust that to my order.

By chance did anyone pop the extra 12k for the high output diesel? I just couldn't bring myself to do it. If was like an extra 3k maximum, maybe. But talk about diminishing returns at that price point.