ice-capades Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Per Friday's FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) below is the model changeover schedule for the 2017/2018 Focus 06/30/2017 - 2017MY Fleet Final Order Date 07/27/2017 - 2017MY Last Day to Spec Change 10/05/2017 - 2017MY Job Last Date 07/17/2017 - 2018MY Order Bank Open Date 08/17/2017 - 2018MY Scheduling Begins 10/09/2017 - 2018MY Job #1 Date 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) For past few years, changeover has been in November. Wonder how long until Mk 4 finally arrives from [edit] China? Edited April 11, 2018 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 The 2018MY Focus Order Guide has still not been released to dealers. I'll keep checking throughout the day and upload it to the Order Guide Section as soon as it's available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Per Friday's FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) below is the updated production schedule for the 2017/2018 Focus. 06/30/2017 - 2017MY Fleet Final Order Date 07/27/2017 - 2017MY Last Day to Spec Change 10/05/2017 - 2017MY Job Last Date 07/17/2017 - 2018MY Order Bank Open Date 08/24/2017 - 2018MY Scheduling Begins 10/09/2017 - 2018MY Job #1 Date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Per yesterday's FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) the following information has been released for the 2018 Focus. 02/02/2018 - 2018MY Fleet Final Order Due Date 05/03/2018 - 2018MY Job Last Date 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) [edit] Press releases say "later in 2019' for the new Chinese version. Could be as late as December 31st, jk. Edited April 11, 2018 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Hey ice-capades, how are they handling the build out on your end? Are they going to be channel stuffing or is it business as usual since volume is falling anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hey ice-capades, how are they handling the build out on your end? Are they going to be channel stuffing or is it business as usual since volume is falling anyway? Ford's trying to convince dealers to take all the Focus inventory they can get in order to carry over until the next generation model is available. Of course, dealers also carry the expense (floorplan) of doing so. We're only stocking a regular level of inventory and what we are taking, we're trying to stock mostly 1.0L EcoBoost SE's when possible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Have they given you guys any idea of how long the gap might be or are they treating it like a f*****g state secret like they are with us at the plant? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Have they given you guys any idea of how long the gap might be or are they treating it like a f*****g state secret like they are with us at the plant? The Ford representatives aren't saying anything specific, just that it'll be as long as a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 The new generation will be shown in April, separate from the Geneva Auto show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Per Friday's FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) 04/27/2018 - 2018MY Focus Balance Out Date 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I saw this this morning. Wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Is 'balance out' the same as build out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Is 'balance out' the same as build out? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Press release today, for intro of new gen, says 'later in 2019' for US release. Got '19 Fiestas still for sale til then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I'm surprised the fleet bulletin hasn't been updated to reflect it, but the final day of production for the 2018 Focus is actually 5/3, not 4/27 as previously reported. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 I'm surprised the fleet bulletin hasn't been updated to reflect it, but the final day of production for the 2018 Focus is actually 5/3, not 4/27 as previously reported. The FDNB listed it as 05/03/2018 for a long time and then changed it to 04/27/2018. When I first saw the date change, I assumed that Ford had pulled the Balance Out Date forward a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 The FDNB listed it as 05/03/2018 for a long time and then changed it to 04/27/2018. When I first saw the date change, I assumed that Ford had pulled the Balance Out Date forward a week. They May have, but weve had some parts shortages and a couple of breakdowns the last couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 They May have, but weve had some parts shortages and a couple of breakdowns the last couple of weeks. Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Will there be pictures of the last US built Focus? Like the last Crown Victoria? I'm thinking probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 No idea. Its going to roll off on day shift. Nights might get called off all next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 (edited) Was just joking,(edit) anyway today May 3rd is the last day of Mk3 production in MI. Good luck with the retooling for the Ranger and Bronco. Edited May 3, 2018 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee2020 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Hello, I'm looking for a bit of advice. After driving my small subaru for 12 years so that we can put a couple of kids through college, I want something fun to drive. Picked the 18 Focus ST. The dealer didn't have the options I was looking for so I placed an order for an ST3, magnetic, upgraded wheels. Put my $500 down and was happy! That was April 24. Since then, I've learned a lot, and that Focus production has stopped a week ago. I ask my dealer how my order is going to be fulfilled now that the production has stopped, and he tells me to not worry, it's still being produced and you will get your car. he is getting perturbed with my questions. My order status is "unscheduled clean" There are several cars 300 miles away on dealer lots away that fit my requirements. I'd like my dealer to either dealer trade, or release my $500 so that I can go get one before someone else does. Or, maybe Ford will fulfill my order with previously produced cars? What would people recommend how I can proceed? Dealer code F74202 Thanks! Edited May 10, 2018 by lee2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Your salesman flat out lied to you. He should have know that once May 3rd hit there would be no more production. Either get the dealer to swap for one or see if they can find any in the inventory with the features you want. There will be no more production, the plant is being torn apart to make room for the Ranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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