HRT Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I was at the dealer a month ago about to get a 2015 explorer.. I did all my research... While I was there a guy from ford was there with the 2016 showing the sales guys... My sales guy invited me to look... Once I seen it I canceled that 2015!! So I'm waiting in NYC for the 2016 ... I have seen endless window stickers... I know there has to be a bunch made already... Can someone confirm on them being shipped out already... Thanks a lot !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 According to last week's Scheduling Toolbox report, the "OK to Buy" status had not yet been reached which determines when retail orders will start scheduling. This also normally coordinates with the initial shipping release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRT Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Dealer just called me and told me they aren't going to have the 2016 explorer until August.... Is this true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscalzo Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Is this true... I was told that this weekend by a Ford exec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Meaning they won't be reaching dealers until the beginning of August? I could maybe believe that if the OK to buy isn't given for a couple more weeks plus shipping delays, but if they're already a couple or more weeks into job 1 then I don't see why it should take that long unless they ran into big problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Meaning they won't be reaching dealers until the beginning of August? I could maybe believe that if the OK to buy isn't given for a couple more weeks plus shipping delays, but if they're already a couple or more weeks into job 1 then I don't see why it should take that long unless they ran into big problems. AFAIK it took a month for the OK to buy for the 15 Focus to be given, so it wouldn't surprise me if it took that long for the Explorer. These things vary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Job #1 for the 2016MY Explorer was on 05/04/2015 so it's only been a couple of weeks but I have trouble believing that the new 2016's won't arrive at dealerships until August as some are reporting. The changes aren't all that big from a production standpoint so I'll be surprised if the "OK to Buy" status isn't achieved in the next couple of weeks, meaning mid-June. If so, dealers should start receiving units a few weeks afterwards and possibly before the plant shutdown for the week of 06/29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 My point exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Unless they found something that is going to delay OK to buy for several weeks. It happened with Fusion/MKZ but that was an entirely new platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Dealer orders will certainly start showing up before August, but it's highly likely that a custom order won't arrive before August. Custom orders don't start getting scheduled until after the OK to buy is achieved. If that happens early June, you are probably looking at production mid July and delivery in early August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRT Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 When would you think dealers orders will show up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) We have (3) 2016 Explorers at the plant with two showing "Produced" status and one showing "Awaiting Shipment" status. It looks like the "Awaiting Shipment" vehicle is in a holding lot and has not yet reached "Released" status necessary to actually start moving. Edited May 24, 2015 by ice-capades 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRT Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 That's great.... About how many explorer have been completed already ... Thanks for the inside scoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The "OK to Buy" status has been achieved for the 2016 Explorer and vehicles are now being shipped to dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I noticed one parked in front of my local dealer last week, and several in their inventory lot today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Get a '16 if that is what you want, will be happier in long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyneenja Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Albuquerque dealer got one yesterday. I'm waiting on mine. Hopefully within a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordowner Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) The Ford Dealer near me (Hennessy Ford Atlanta/Chamblee GA) has a 2016 black Explorer. It looks great, looses some of the bloated look on the front of the 2015. Edited June 10, 2015 by Fordowner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I saw one driving around with civilian plates yesterday, granted I'm in the Detroit area and we seem to get new models a little faster than other parts of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRT Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hi just test drove one today in NJ.... It was great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Our first 2016 Explorer (Base 4WD) arrived at 9:30am this morning. I've attached 3 photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Is there a start of production date for the Platinum yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Platinum won't start scheduling until July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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