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From Mother Ford on 7/23/2009: Summary of 2010-Model Price Changes Ford Fusion Increase Fusion S array by $350 MSRP and Fusion SE, SEL, Sport and Hybrid arrays by $355 MSRP Offer two new optional appearance packages for SE and SEL: 1. Monochrome Appearance Package for $895 MSRP 2. Appearance Package for $895 MSRP The packages include 18" aluminum wheels with painted pockets, rear spoiler, unique finish on IP spears and center stack, and leather wrapped steering wheel shift knob. The SE package also includes unique cloth seats and door trim inserts. The Monochrome Appearance Package includes a body-colored grille. Delete the 18" Aluminum wheel optional on SEL due to the introduction of the appearance packages. Offer Premium Floormats for $50 MSRP optional on Fusion SEL, Sport and Hybrid. Offer standard Floormats for $55 MSRP optional on Fusion S. Mustang Offer TrackPack for $1,530 MSRP on GT Coupe Premium. The package includes dual piston front calipers, performance front & rear brake pads, performance 3.73 axle ratio, unique front strut and rear shock tuning, strut tower brace, SVT front & rear sway bars, SVT lower rear control arms, unique ESC tuning and 19" painted aluminum wheels with unique 19" Pirelli summer only performance tires. Mercury Milan Increase all arrays by $355 MSRP. Offer 18" Aluminum Wheel with sport suspension for $250 MSRP optional on Milan Premier. Offer Premium Floormats for $50 MSRP optional on Milan Premier and Hybrid. Offer standard Floormats for $55 MSRP optional on Milan Rapid Spec 100A and 101A. Lincoln MKZ The MKZ Executive Package which includes Genuine Wood Instrument Panel, Genuine Wood Console, Unique Door Trim, Cashmere Leather or Charcoal Grey Miko Suede Seats and Premium Floor Mats for $495 MSRP optional on Rapid Spec 102A & 103A. Note: Job 2 MKZ Executive Package Availability Update : For 2010 Job 2, the MKZ Executive Package availability is delayed 30 days to Job#1 8/31/2009. Orders can currently be placed in CONCEPS, but cannot be scheduled due to material hold caused by delayed availability. The current plan is to begin scheduling the MKZ Executive Package for September production, Allocation week #32, 8/13/2009. Premium Floormats – Front and Rear, including Lincoln Star and Suede Edge for $50 MSRP.

mears -- my earlier post was based on total MSRP of under $45,000; the final CARS program rules define MSRP as only the base price excluding any dealer accessories, optional equipment, taxes and destination charges. As such, more new vehicles will qualify for the CARS voucher. Ford's vehicle locator is currently on crack; I will try back later and post new results.

Recent statements overheard at our local small-town coffee shop: (1) Ford Motor Company has no assembly plants in the United States (offered by former Ford salesperson), (2) Ford Ranger is a rebadged Mazda and (3) the neverending claim that Ford owns Cummins.

mears -- Only one other White Sand than that listed earlier is shown in Mountain Home Idaho 83647 (Mountain Home Auto Ranch). Last nine of VIN are 9FA85471, MSRP is $44200 and phone # is 208-587-3326. Except those mentioned, there are no White Sand or Black meeting your specs which are eligible for the CARS program in the Denver, Phoenix, LA, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston or KC regions. There are some White, Razor Red, Royal Red and Dark Blue Pearl (but very limited). Good Luck! Edited to add: Info above is based on Ford's dealer locator system which is far from perfect. Dealers can choose not to list selected inventory and the system sometimes shows inventory on hand which has been reported sold months earlier.

lost1 -- Private offers are just like the $750 coupon you received (generally targeted direct mail offers). Sometimes the private offer may require membership in a specific organization or trade group. You may have received (or qualify for) several private offers. Unfortunately, you can only use 1 such private offer per transaction. Fortunately, the private offer can be combined with incentives offered to the general public. Have your salesperson run a SMART VINCENT on your selected vehicle; it will list all eligible incentives (public and private) available on that vehicle in your region. You're lucky; as you state, most private offers are worthless on A/Z/D plans. X Plans, however, are a different animal.

It was originally reported that there were only 26 or 27 stand alone Pontiac dealerships. In later reports, GM officials stated that there are "about 35" Pontiac-only dealerships.

schris403 -- OASIS shows your Mustang with a 6/1/2009 build date. Sometimes the consumer has an easier time than the dealer when it comes to obtaining correct information. Ford will tell us nothing about the 2010 Mustang delays.

Head over to the Employee forums; there is a separate forum for X Plan PIN requests. This link should take you there: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?showforum=45 .

hoss96racing -- Have the selling dealer run a "Retail Smart VINCENT" report for you. It will list any rebates or finance incentives which apply to your A Plan purchase. As Deanh pointed out, you should be eligible for any incentives available to the general public. Enjoy your new ride!

February 26, 2009 To: All Ford Dealers Subject: EFC0200943DC Discontinuation of Ford Low Cab Forward (LCF) Ford Motor Company will discontinue the Ford Low Cab Forward (LCF). Production for the Ford LCF will end May 29, 2009. Final orders need to be placed by the week of March 30, 2009 to be eligible for scheduling. Customer Support: Any Ford Dealer properly equipped and trained is eligible to service Ford LCF models effective June 1, 2009. Service parts to maintain and repair LCF vehicles will continue to be available through Ford Customer Service Division.

We just received this announcement from Mother Ford: Ford Dealer Television proudly presents Exclusive Reveal of Taurus High Performance Series from the 101st Chicago Auto Show An exclusive Broadcast bringing you the reveal of the 2010 Performance Series Taurus from the floor of the 101st Chicago Auto Show. Hear first hand what the press, customers and enthusiasts are saying about this segment changing vehicle.

The top photos look like Grabber Blue (paint code CI). The darker blue in the later photos is Kona Blue Metallic (paint code L6). Both are new colors for the 2010 Shelby GT500.

TStag -- Ford does not adjust their figures based on "selling days". They have stated in the past that every day is a sales day.

In response to Borg's original post, the backup camera feed on the 2010 Fusion will display in the rearview mirror unless you have ordered the optional navigation system. I would think that the Milan will be similar.

Received notice from our zone rep this morning that the Taurus X and Sable will balance out with January production and will no longer be produced. Job 1 for the 2010 Taurus is 5/11/2009. Job 1 for the 2010 MKZ is 12/20/2008. Sorry if this had been posted elsewhere or earlier.

Looking again for any information regarding the launch status of the 2009 F150 (DTP only). Thanks also to Kalu at KCAP for the information provided earlier regarding KCAP. Ford will not provide any meaningful information to their smaller dealers.

Thanks Kalu for your updates. We received our first 2009 F150 this morning; a 4x2 Regular Cab XLT with the 5.4. Three initial observations: (1) love the new tailgate, (2) like the look without the "suicide" access doors & (3) could they perhaps make the F150 badging on the front fenders just a little LARGER. Great job KCAP.

Thank you for your responses. Why Ford will not provide dealers with this information is beyond me. Now if Ford would start scheduling stock units from the order banks. We need trucks!

Can anyone at Kansas City and Dearborn Truck provide an update on the status of the 2009 F-150 launch. Our first units have finally been scheduled (retail orders placed in June) with production weeks of 9/29/2008 and 10/6/2009. Have any units been released? According to vehicle locator, there are no 2009 F-150's in dealer inventory. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Perhaps left coast dealers have different order guides; in the great midwest, we have not been able to order a flex-fuel (E85) 3.0L (option code 99V) since the 2003 model year in the Ranger. The standard 3.0L (option code 99U) is not flex-fuel capable. The following confirms my understanding of Ford's flex-fuel offerings: http://www.e85fuel.com/information/ford_ffvs2009.pdf Again, CA dealers may have had the option to order the 99V 3.0L for a longer period of time. I am surrounded by ethanol plants and get drilled about this daily.

I ran a Ford "Smart VINCENT" summary on a 2008 Taurus X using zip code 78701 and it shows that program 11504 Retail Customer Cash ($3,000.00) and 11506 Retail Bonus Customer Cash ($1,000.00) to be compatible and neither require Ford Credit financing. You should get both rebates regardless of how you finance the deal. The Southwest region has great incentives on the Taurus X. My Twin Cities region has only $2,000.00 Retail Customer Cash (#11504) and $500.00 Ford Credit Bonus Customer Cash (#11506). The Ford Credit cash requires that you finance with Ford Credit.

KTPgal89 -- Thank you for the updated information. Unfortunately, we usually only stock Crew Cabs and Regular Cabs; the demand for Super Duty SuperCabs has dropped significantly in our trade area (the shortbox Super Duty SuperCab is still my personal favorite). Does KTP operate a "C" shift?

Does anyone on this forum have access to the unscheduled order bank at KTP? I am employed at a small family-owned dealership and we can't get any Super Duties scheduled. Discussions with other small dealers in my region indicate that no one is getting Super Duties scheduled. Thanks in advance for any assistance.