CaptainKopper Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Hey guys, I've been reading along for a little while now since I ordered my 250 and thank you all for the insight into the challenges we all face. Down here in South Florida there are plenty of Ford dealers and I know we all hate paying MSRP if we don't have to. I was wondering if in the order process any one had any luck getting dealers to compete for your order? Giving discounts, incentives, etc? Im only 3 weeks into my order (250 platinum tremor, AS, Bedliner and almost everything else that can hold it up) and just now thinking of this, I don't mind canceling and reordering should someone want to make a deal. If this is the new way to buy a truck, maybe they need to come up with a new way to get the order as its the same process roughly from anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetwiz Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 11/9/2021 at 11:00 AM, Imarkdirt said: It’s very frustrating watching others jump to the head of the line for no apparent reason. I called my dealer earlier this week to change from a 250 to a 350 (Tremor so it's really just a sticker and a badge). They called me back, and told me they were afraid to make the change because Ford moved me up to Priority Code 2 for some reason. None of us know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedr182 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I ordered 7/27 Mine was originally scheduled for 10/25, then 11/01, then 11/08 and now 11/15. Looks like it might stick anyone have them pushed back more than three weeks since scheduled production? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielj Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 53 minutes ago, Gadgetwiz said: I called my dealer earlier this week to change from a 250 to a 350 (Tremor so it's really just a sticker and a badge). They called me back, and told me they were afraid to make the change because Ford moved me up to Priority Code 2 for some reason. None of us know why. I think that would require you having a whole new order. And if your not towing much. (You got the tremor) you might not need the extra payload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd_lover Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Just got my window sticker printed today for a 250 XLT. I hadn't checked in a few days. Suddenly it's marked in production, but no email letting me know as such - last one I got was a notification of a week slippage to build week next week. I'm hoping it actually goes through - I didn't order a bunch of extra content. What's other peoples experiences been? So far it seems to have been pretty straightforward for me - I placed order late September, got a build date a couple weeks later. They slipped it a week one week before it was supposed to be produced. According to the email, should be getting built next week. I know there's a lot of "slip, slip, slip again" posts on here, but a lot of them seem to be "but I ordered X, Y, Z". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetwiz Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 55 minutes ago, danielj said: I think that would require you having a whole new order. And if your not towing much. (You got the tremor) you might not need the extra payload. No. The dealer has the option to change it. He just didn't want to because of my priority code. I was thinking about using a camper and boat at the same time, so I thought the extra 600 lbs on the sticker would help. There is ample evidence that the only difference between the 250 and 350 Tremors with high-cap tow package are the sticker, badge, and price. The tow package gives you the extra leaf spring, and the Tremor give you the 350 rear end. Everything else is the same: springs, frame, crossmembers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcpd34 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 2 hours ago, danielj said: I think that would require you having a whole new order. And if your not towing much. (You got the tremor) you might not need the extra payload. Tremor will tow everything a non- Tremor truck will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Gadgetwiz said: I called my dealer earlier this week to change from a 250 to a 350 (Tremor so it's really just a sticker and a badge). They called me back, and told me they were afraid to make the change because Ford moved me up to Priority Code 2 for some reason. None of us know why. You can't change the Body Code from an F-250 to an F-350. It requires a new order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancher-white250 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) On 11/10/2021 at 7:01 PM, Chris E said: 9-20-21 Order placed. 9-21-21 Ford Order Confirmed email 10-5-21 Ford Build Week 10-25-21 email 10-28-21 Ford email saying it was built 10-29-21 Ford email saying it was shipped 11-8-21 Dealer calls to say it is in Atl rail yard expecting it any day. Ok, I know I’m not the only one but I’m so freaking tired of seeing people who ordered two/three months after me getting their trucks, and don’t get me wrong, I don’t don’t blame them. I BLAME FORD MOTOR COMPANY!!!! WTF Ford?!?!?! For crying out loud get it together! I swear to god at this point I’m convinced I’m being punished because I chose the carpet delete. I swear I’ll pay the $50 if it’ll get me scheduled!!!! Confirmed 7/27. And for those even farther behind than me, I know, you’ve got even more right to be pi$$ed! Btw, not scheduled yet! Edited November 12, 2021 by Rancher-white250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigUnixGeek Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Rcpd34 said: Tremor will tow everything a non- Tremor truck will. The RV and trailer towing guide says differently... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddestt Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) Things are moving in right direction for my order, it has shipped yesterday! ? 22 F-350 6.7 Tremor Lariat Value 7/13/21 order confirmed 9/16 scheduled for week of 10/18 10/24 notified by Ford production changed to week 10/25 11/8 Ford notified truck in production 11/10 Ford email : BUILT 11/11 Ford email: Shipped (to WI) ETA to dealer: 12/3 (range is 11/27-12/3) Edited November 12, 2021 by Baddestt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardvark666 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Rancher-white250 said: Ok, I know I’m not the only one but I’m so freaking tired of seeing people who ordered two/three months after me getting their trucks, and don’t get me wrong, I don’t don’t blame them. I BLAME FORD MOTOR COMPANY!!!! WTF Ford?!?!?! For crying out loud get it together! I swear to god at this point I’m convinced I’m being punished because I chose the carpet delete. I swear I’ll pay the $50 if it’ll get me scheduled!!!! Confirmed 7/27. And for those even farther behind than me, I know, you’ve got even more right to be pi$$ed! Btw, not scheduled yet! I think the most enraging part is that my trade was depreciating pretty rapidly while other people got to act fast and sell high. The lucky part is that the used market cooled for a bit but came back after the storms on the east coast. Hopefully if you have a trade, things don’t go back down again. Don’t worry tho, next Thursday will be a magical day and we will be rewarded for our patience by getting skipped over again. At least we are now all 02 priority level. SMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDay10 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 22 F-350 SRW 4x4 CC 6.7 Pwr Stroke Lariat Ultimate Pkg, UTT, 5th wheel prep, Spray-in bed liner, pwr moon roof, pwr running brds, LED lights 7/6/21 Order confirmed 9/27/21 Sent to plant, window sticker available 10/6/21 Production date 10/7/21 Release date 10/7/21 Shipment date 11/1 -11/7 Est. delivery to Dealer (NV)is 23 transit days from plant to NV 11/12 Still waiting on delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
es44c4 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Ordered my F 350 Platinum on 10/11 and found today it is priority 2. Maybe I'll see it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Rancher-white250 said: Ok, I know I’m not the only one but I’m so freaking tired of seeing people who ordered two/three months after me getting their trucks, and don’t get me wrong, I don’t don’t blame them. I BLAME FORD MOTOR COMPANY!!!! WTF Ford?!?!?! For crying out loud get it together! I swear to god at this point I’m convinced I’m being punished because I chose the carpet delete. I swear I’ll pay the $50 if it’ll get me scheduled!!!! Confirmed 7/27. And for those even farther behind than me, I know, you’ve got even more right to be pi$$ed! Btw, not scheduled yet! I went with the delete as well. Im built, just waiting for delivery. What other options did you opt for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-D FB 103 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 3 hours ago, es44c4 said: Ordered my F 350 Platinum on 10/11 and found today it is priority 2. Maybe I'll see it soon. Who did you find out from that you were moved to a priority 2? Did you request to be moved to better priority or is Ford Changing the codes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorid Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 33 minutes ago, H-D FB 103 said: Ordered my F 350 Platinum on 10/11 and found today it is priority 2. Maybe I'll see it soon. Ordered my F 350 Platinum with AS on 6/7, been a priority 2 for 2 months, still no Vin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
es44c4 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, H-D FB 103 said: Who did you find out from that you were moved to a priority 2? Did you request to be moved to better priority or is Ford Changing the codes? I spoke to the ordering dealership and was told only FORD could raise the priority to 2. I didn't request an increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
es44c4 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 1 hour ago, yorid said: Ordered my F 350 Platinum with AS on 6/7, been a priority 2 for 2 months, still no Vin. The dealership indicated SD line will start up again next week. I understand the AS option was withdrawn from availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Gerhart Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Anyone having issues with shipping? Ford tracker shows the truck was built and released 10/29/21. Hasn't shipped as of 11/12/21, but estimated end date is 11/13/21. Mach E shows same. Dealer is telling me that it shows them the same and they do not know what the hold up is. I'm just trying to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfordguy Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 1 hour ago, J Gerhart said: Anyone having issues with shipping? Ford tracker shows the truck was built and released 10/29/21. Hasn't shipped as of 11/12/21, but estimated end date is 11/13/21. Mach E shows same. Dealer is telling me that it shows them the same and they do not know what the hold up is. I'm just trying to figure it out. My truck sat at Ford for 18 days waiting on transport,and my dealer is only 42 miles from the truck plant.I know it’s tough waiting,but driver shortages are hurting transport.It won’t be long and I’m sure you will be happy with your truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdm Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 2 hours ago, J Gerhart said: Anyone having issues with shipping? Ford tracker shows the truck was built and released 10/29/21. Hasn't shipped as of 11/12/21, but estimated end date is 11/13/21. Mach E shows same. Dealer is telling me that it shows them the same and they do not know what the hold up is. I'm just trying to figure it out. ive seen a few on this forum that had similar showing on the tracking, only for the truck to appear at the dealership. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan3 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 3 hours ago, J Gerhart said: Anyone having issues with shipping? Ford tracker shows the truck was built and released 10/29/21. Hasn't shipped as of 11/12/21, but estimated end date is 11/13/21. Mach E shows same. Dealer is telling me that it shows them the same and they do not know what the hold up is. I'm just trying to figure it out. My truck was released on 10/11 and shipped on 10/12 with an estimated delivery of 10/25 - 10/31. But it ended up sitting in Shelbyville, KY with no railcar info or movement until 11/9. It's now in VA somewhere but Ford never updated the delivery ETA so when it will arrive is anyone's guess. It's super frustrating but you're definitely not the only one getting hit with shipping delays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorid Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 11 hours ago, es44c4 said: The dealership indicated SD line will start up again next week. I understand the AS option was withdrawn from availability. Until ice-capades put something out on AS being a commodity withdrawn I wouldn't trust a dealership they will say anything to get a built/sale through quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfaring Stranger Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I was up during the night with a restless dog. I decided to open my email and saw something from Ford. I opened it and it said my F-350 has been built and is awaiting shipping to Apple Valley Ford, in Minnesota. I ordered the truck on May 24th. I cancelled the adaptive steering mid summer and then dropped the Tremor package in September after the dealer told me they were not allowed to make vary many Tremor orders. The regional Ford rep moved me to priority 01 and I got scheduled for build on Oct. 11. Then I got bumped to Oct. 18. Then bumped to Nov. 1, and finally pushed to November 22. So it seems odd that Ford would send me an email at 2:42am on November 13th, saying the truck is built and awaiting shipping. My wife and I left Washington State in late August to come stay with my sister in Nebraska while waiting for delivery of the truck. It's been getting cold here and we are suppose to be arriving in Phoenix at an RV resort on December 1st. We probably won't make it there by then because of probable shipping delays. I also made a request to Ford to have the truck drop-shipped to a dealership in Fremont, Nebraska, just 10 miles from where we are staying. They said they would try to do that, but the email I got said it is shipping to Apple Valley Ford in Minnesota, where I originally purchased it. I've been reading a lot of your messages, especially the ones from buyers who have finally received their trucks. I hope we get ours in the coming weeks. Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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