Should I risk adding AS ?

[Cglenn]

I placed my order in early February with every conceivable option, well almost no As, no console vault, no tonneau cover, no mud flaps and no bedliner as I have them in hand waiting to install once I get the truck.

 

F250 platinum 

 

should I take the risk and add AS as it seems platinum’s and trucks with AS are being built now? Yea r am I going to set myself deeper into purgatory? I know at one time AS was rumored to be a significant constraint(+26 weeks). I reallly want AS but not at sacrificing my truck production till the end of the year.

[Dr-Bear-PhD]

I wouldn’t order with AS, but that’s because I don’t particularly care for it. My current 2019 F450 has it, and The 2022 F450 I have on order doesn’t have it. 
 

it’s really a combination of personal preference and how you plan on using the truck. 

[4thTimer]

If you want it, I wouldn't wait. But it's not a listed option now so it may not be possible.  I just checked to see if I could build an order with 2-tone paint and even that isn't an option now.

 

Some swear by AS, others don't care, and some don't like it. I ordered a Limited so don't have choice but hoping it makes pulling a 5er easier for my wife. 

 

Too bad there aren't any trucks on the lots to go compare.

Edited April 24, 2022 by 4thTimer

[Cglenn]

I want it because my last truck had it but I also don’t know if I could really discern the difference. Can anyone say whether it’s still a constraint? Surely someone has some intel. My dealer said he would add t if I really wanted it since I don’t have a vin yet. Are trucks actually getting built with AS now?

[road turtle]

13 hours ago, 4thTimer said:

If you want it, I wouldn't wait. But it's not a listed option now so it may not be possible.  I just checked to see if I could build an order with 2-tone paint and even that isn't an option now..

Ford's online build is fraught with errors. I took a copy of the order guide to the dealership with me and I had all the options to order highlighted.  The dealer will either be able to ender the code or they won't.

[ScottK1]

AS is great.  Just wait for it.  I did and am glad I did.  Console vault?  Why?  The center console locks with the key already.

[Cglenn]

Well I am not surprised that I didn’t get picked up for scheduling. I did reach out to my salesman to go ahead and add AS to my order since I checked and the parts are physically available to purchase from ford parts and not on back order(very very expensive as just the steering wheel assembly is $2800 plus it looks like a special steering box is also required $800). Salesman told me that cannot add AS to any super duty at this time period. I think this is bs since I am unscheduled and have not been previewed. Can anyone confirm ??

[road turtle]

1 hour ago, Cglenn said:

 Salesman told me that cannot add AS to any super duty at this time period. I think this is bs since I am unscheduled and have not been previewed. Can anyone confirm ??

It was a restriction on stock order.  Ice may be able to weigh in on if retail can be ordered with AS, but it's been on limited build for months.

[4thTimer]

14 hours ago, Cglenn said:

go ahead and add AS to my order since I checked and the parts are physically available to purchase from ford parts and not on back order

The gooseneck prep has been available for months but it's still a constraint on orders.

[FloralIndustries]

IMHO, after watching the flow of orders across 3 different Ford truck enthusiast forums, AS is the kiss of death for getting built in a reasonable amount of time (less than 6 mo.).  I would not add it to my order if I wanted the truck before late fall.

[lcseds]

I think Ford is trying to balance parts needed for the quantity of trucks on order. Changes would alter inventory need and cause more problems. I think orders are now locked so Ford know exactly how much of each component is needed to make us all happy with new trucks before switching to next MY.