The Chalupacabra Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've been told something about rail car shortage? Not sure if this is BS or pure conjecture or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionfan11 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've been told something about rail car shortage? Not sure if this is BS or pure conjecture or not. Yeah, i'm sure that is a problem too. Between parts, rail cars, strikes and quality control, all those things slow things down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The rail car shortage is real and has affected all manufacturers for years now. Its affect on Ford depends somewhat on the vehicle line. Ford's coming out of the Chicago plant (Taurus, Explorer & Police Interceptors) don't seem to experience much in the way of delays nor do the Focus & C-MAX models being shipped from the two Michigan plants. Unfortunately, the Mustangs coming out of the Flat Rock plant have sometimes experienced considerable delays. For some time now, 2013 Escapes are arriving very quickly with an Order-to-Delivery time of only 4 weeks on average which is very fast! The Fiesta's out of Mexico are in transit after production for at least a month. All F-Series appear to have little or no delays along with E-Series or Expeditions. The industry is producing more vehicles than the rail cars have capacity for and there's also a shortage of car carriers that haul the vehicles from the rail ramps to the dealerships. Hope this helps a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkirkman Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Excuses, excuses. Fusions are currently going from the production line to a rail car. What about all of the cars being held in Mexico? A Ford representative last week told my dealer "Fusions have been a nightmare, many were shipped to Michigan then shipped back to Mexico". What is up with that? Why in the world would you do that? They still would not answer the question, "what is up with my car which has been built since November 8th and still sitting in Mexico." There are many with the same question. Just tell us what the problem is Ford. If the cars are so bad you cannot ship them, just build new ones for us and write the bad ones off. The rail car shortage is real and has affected all manufacturers for years now. Its affect on Ford depends somewhat on the vehicle line. Ford's coming out of the Chicago plant (Taurus, Explorer & Police Interceptors) don't seem to experience much in the way of delays nor do the Focus & C-MAX models being shipped from the two Michigan plants. Unfortunately, the Mustangs coming out of the Flat Rock plant have sometimes experienced considerable delays. For some time now, 2013 Escapes are arriving very quickly with an Order-to-Delivery time of only 4 weeks on average which is very fast! The Fiesta's out of Mexico are in transit after production for at least a month. All F-Series appear to have little or no delays along with E-Series or Expeditions. The industry is producing more vehicles than the rail cars have capacity for and there's also a shortage of car carriers that haul the vehicles from the rail ramps to the dealerships. Hope this helps a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techtoys Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 No longer complete vaporware. I actually test drove a Hybrid Titanium at my Ford dealer today. Apparently one of three in the USA. What is amazing is now fast it got here, my salesman told the VIN# as soon as he knew about it on 2-04-13, it was built on 2-09-13 and arrived 2-22-13, I drove it 2-25-13. Good news and bad news. The good news is that it has the good Titanium LED tail lites, fit and finish was good. Bad news it is missing the aluminum gas/brake pedals and the Hybrid badge on rear, hopelly left off by mistake because it was the first one. and of course it has single exhaust but we already knew that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 20130225_163217_resized.jpgNo longer complete vaporware. I actually test drove a Hybrid Titanium at my Ford dealer today. Apparently one of three in the USA. What is amazing is now fast it got here, my salesman told the VIN# as soon as he knew about it on 2-04-13, it was built on 2-09-13 and arrived 2-22-13, I drove it 2-25-13. What's the VIN and the dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionfan11 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 What's the VIN and the dealer? 3FA6P0RU9DR257682 Shows "in transit", but it takes a few days to show in stock after it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckokie36 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Details, details how did you like it? Any more pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techtoys Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Loved it, I wish it was White Platium here are some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorjd Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Looks like the dealer has not even updated there web pages. They show the car, but the pictures are of a Red SE Hybrid. Window Sticker is right. http://www.magiccityford.com/detail-2013-ford-fusion_hybrid-new-10099106.html Good news that it came to VA, now they need the Energis to come to Maryland to make me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckokie36 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Techtoys I just realized our ordered Fusions are exactly the same!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techtoys Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Techtoys I just realized our ordered Fusions are exactly the same!! Yep you have good taste. I got everything except Active park assist. I may add back the dual inset exhaust (cosmetic only- parts $1200) what a rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckokie36 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yep you have good taste. I got everything except Active park assist. I may add back the dual inset exhaust (cosmetic only- parts $1200) what a rip Did you price them from a dealer? You would have to retro fit one side for your exhaust pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionTX Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The HyTi has the pillar issue, but the trunk seems perfectly aligned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The HyTi has the pillar issue, but the trunk seems perfectly aligned. Where did you see one? Pillar issue is disappointing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionTX Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Where did you see one? Pillar issue is disappointing ... I juat looked at all the pictures http://www.magiccityford.com/detail-2013-ford-fusion_hybrid-new-10099106.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorjd Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yep you have good taste. I got everything except Active park assist. I may add back the dual inset exhaust (cosmetic only- parts $1200) what a rip Techtoys, you looked into getting the Dual Integrated pipes added on? Did they says they could do it? $1200 include labor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techtoys Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Techtoys, you looked into getting the Dual Integrated pipes added on? Did they says they could do it? $1200 include labor? No that is the cost of parts ($879) +$275 for paint to match and me doing the labor. But I still would have to pay a muffer shop to cut off the old tip and raise the tail pipe up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I juat looked at all the pictures http://www.magiccityford.com/detail-2013-ford-fusion_hybrid-new-10099106.html Interesting that the speedo only goes to 120mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick82 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I ordered a Fusion Hybrid 12/7/12, my dealer still doesn't have a vin for it yet. Can you track it from this following info Cyberdman. Thanks Dealer: F74622 price level: 325 order No: 9999 order code: 505a Cust/Flt priority: 99 Just curious if anyone else has waited as long as I have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I ordered a Fusion Hybrid 12/7/12, my dealer still doesn't have a vin for it yet. Can you track it from this following info Cyberdman. Thanks Dealer: F74622 price level: 325 order No: 9999 order code: 505a Cust/Flt priority: 99 Just curious if anyone else has waited as long as I have? From what I have read elsewhere, orders with a priority code of '99' are placeholders and do not get processed -- read the below link (as well as other posts here) and then double-check with your dealer as to whether the order was truly placed. http://greenhybrid.com/discuss/f61/ford-dealer-discusses-orders-allocation-19747/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsoom Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Interesting that the speedo only goes to 120mph Use the Tach display in MyView to see at what speed you get close to the red zone. Highway speeds approaching 80mph get pretty close to the red line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaHyTi Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 What is the procedure to ask Cyberdman for a vehicle update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermans Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 What is the procedure to ask Cyberdman for a vehicle update? http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/41207-current-tracking-rules-no-tracking-between-0216-0304/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chalupacabra Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Still.... Waiting..... Some people have children in this timeframe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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