akirby Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Convertibles just don't sell that well in the fall and winter so they're using that production capacity for more coupes. Makes perfect sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangchief Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Heard anything on LEs getting scheduled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Heard anything on LEs getting scheduled? LEs??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1336 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Convertibles just don't sell that well in the fall and winter so they're using that production capacity for more coupes. Makes perfect sense to me. If the Convertibles were launched at the same time as the Fastbacks, the demand would still be there. Not only is there Summer year around in Florida & California as well as parts of Southern Arizona, Fleet Orders by Rental Car Companies would have scooped up every available Convertible Unit that wasn`t destined for Special Retail Order or Dealer Stock. The hold up is due to "Material Hold", not weather. Once the (commodities) are in inventory, JOB 2 will begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If the Convertibles were launched at the same time as the Fastbacks, the demand would still be there. Not only is there Summer year around in Florida & California as well as parts of Southern Arizona, Fleet Orders by Rental Car Companies would have scooped up every available Convertible Unit that wasn`t destined for Special Retail Order or Dealer Stock. The hold up is due to "Material Hold", not weather. Once the (commodities) are in inventory, JOB 2 will begin. It's also a matter of making production simpler with an all-new model. Remove one entire body style and there's one less complex system that could potentially slow down the launch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1336 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 It's also a matter of making production simpler with an all-new model. Remove one entire body style and there's one less complex system that could potentially slow down the launch. Whatever the reasons or rationale behind Ford`s decision to delay the launch of its 2015 Mustang "Convertible" it would have been simply courtesy to inform both their Dealers and Consumers how long the approximate delay of production will be. A JOB 2 delay for a few months is one thing but a longer delay may influence buyers to look elsewhere. Why the mystery? The Mustang Program Crew should be a bit more transparent of when its Convertible production schedule will commence and when the unscheduled order book will finally allow orders to be placed. Its July 8th today, are we talking about late Winter or early Spring delivery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 If they aren't publishing a date for the convertibles that usually means they don't know the date yet. Or the dates are not yet confirmed. They don't just play games with those dates or delay production for fun. In most cases it's going to be a supplier or certification issue. Are you waiting for a convertible or just pissed off on general principles? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1336 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 If they aren't publishing a date for the convertibles that usually means they don't know the date yet. Or the dates are not yet confirmed. They don't just play games with those dates or delay production for fun. In most cases it's going to be a supplier or certification issue. Are you waiting for a convertible or just pissed off on general principles? I am anxiously awaiting a call from my Dealerships Sales Manager of when I can order my 2015 Mustang Convertible, simple. I was hoping to take delivery before this Winter. Honestly, I`m only pissed off at Political discussions posted in the Off Topic Blog. I`m assuming its Commodities and Supply issues holding back Convertible assembly. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 FYI... Per today's "Commodity & Constraints Letter" regarding vehicle scheduling for this Thursday, July 24th... 2015 Mustang will not resume scheduling until Thursday, September 11th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverLS Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I guess they will not reach dealerships until the end of October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddriver Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Over being excited now. Its been replaced with pure rage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangchief Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 LEs??? Yes, the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. The first 500 are scheduled, I got 0069 with a build the 1st of Sep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangchief Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 FYI... Per today's "Commodity & Constraints Letter" regarding vehicle scheduling for this Thursday, July 24th... 2015 Mustang will not resume scheduling until Thursday, September 11th! Any idea on the delay? They were scheduled out until the third week, so they'll be asses to elbows catching up, unless they are building out the foriegn market cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1336 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I thought that the 2015 Mustangs that were destined for Export other then to possibly Canada, like Britain, Germany, Western Europe, Australia, and China were going to delayed until 2015. Maybe the "right hand" drive? Hope JOB 2 starts sometime in Sept to get those Convertibles rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 We can speculate all we want but it's very possible that there's either an engineering or vendor (supplier) issue that's still be addressed. Rule out export vehicle production as there have been numerous reports that export production won't start until the North America launch is completed. If there is an engineering or vendor issue, Ford's not going to reveal it due to the potential fallout from negative media. In addition, there's been mention here about Limited Edition models scheduled for production. Ford has already stated that the Limited Edition cars would be an early production run. As such, I have to think that there's something else going on. Ford, per SOP (Standard Operating Practice) is not about to produce any vehicle that would be subject to a potential recall. Instead they'll hold back a shipping release and repair any involved issue or just delay production for any orders that include the involved issue. For the past 10 years now, the Mustang model changeover occurred in late January or early February so that the new model was on the ground by the Mustang's anniversary date. This time the whole schedule was changed and unfortunately most of the country (USA) will totally miss the traditional Mustang selling season. Every delay notice just makes it worse for Dealers outside of the "Sun Belt" districts... California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, etc. My dealership has only 1 new 2014 Mustang GT's in stock. I don't really want to swap in another 2014 Mustang of any kind because I don't want to get stuck with any 2014 Mustang's if customers only want the all-new 2015 Model Year Mustang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Mustang planned on sale for Europe is 3rd quarter 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Yep - either they found an engineering problem they need to fix before production or it's a supplier issue and Ford isn't going to say why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Start of production at Flat Rock is slated for August 11, was the latest I see reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddriver Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Anybody got an idea how many flat rock can build a day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1336 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 We can speculate all we want but it's very possible that there's either an engineering or vendor (supplier) issue that's still be addressed. Rule out export vehicle production as there have been numerous reports that export production won't start until the North America launch is completed. If there is an engineering or vendor issue, Ford's not going to reveal it due to the potential fallout from negative media. In addition, there's been mention here about Limited Edition models scheduled for production. Ford has already stated that the Limited Edition cars would be an early production run. As such, I have to think that there's something else going on. Ford, per SOP (Standard Operating Practice) is not about to produce any vehicle that would be subject to a potential recall. Instead they'll hold back a shipping release and repair any involved issue or just delay production for any orders that include the involved issue. For the past 10 years now, the Mustang model changeover occurred in late January or early February so that the new model was on the ground by the Mustang's anniversary date. This time the whole schedule was changed and unfortunately most of the country (USA) will totally miss the traditional Mustang selling season. Every delay notice just makes it worse for Dealers outside of the "Sun Belt" districts... California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, etc. My dealership has only 1 new 2014 Mustang GT's in stock. I don't really want to swap in another 2014 Mustang of any kind because I don't want to get stuck with any 2014 Mustang's if customers only want the all-new 2015 Model Year Mustang! ice-capades: Guess living in Palm Beach County Florida, I`m designated being in the "sun-belt"! Kindly Post on here when legitimate 2015 Mustang Convertible Orders are finally being excepted without (material hold- subject to JOB2, etc). If the Convertibles start arriving down here in late Nov. or Dec. it will be the optimum time of year to put the top down and not need A/C during the daytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 The ordering system WILL take 2015 Mustang Convertible orders and they are legitimate orders! The "Material Hold" notices will clear automatically when Ford lifts the hold at the time they're ready to start scheduling 2015 Mustang Convertible orders. The "Material Hold" function is nothing unique or unusual as it's part of the process at times for all vehicle lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1336 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 The ordering system WILL take 2015 Mustang Convertible orders and they are legitimate orders! The "Material Hold" notices will clear automatically when Ford lifts the hold at the time they're ready to start scheduling 2015 Mustang Convertible orders. The "Material Hold" function is nothing unique or unusual as it's part of the process at times for all vehicle lines. Two Salesmen at different Dealerships, one being their Commercial Fleet Manager (both) say, until the Order System responds with Prices along side the Build Specifications, the Order is going no where and there is no advantage of being "in line" earlier, with this type of Convertible Order until notice is received about a JOB2 date. Insist on ordering the Convertible now or take their advice and simply wait it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melino Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Anyone know if it's true that S550 production has been delayed? It originally said 8/11 but now people are saying 8/18 or I've also heard 9/22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I heard 9/22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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