rjnadwodny Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Does anyone know when the F450 pickups will start being made? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I placed my order for one on 4/21 and was told near the end of July with scheduling to build in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Scheduling is happening in May, builds are not starting till end of July. Expect an August or September delivery. Edited May 3, 2014 by blwnsmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 blwnsmoke, do you know if scheduling has begun yet or will it be after Memorial Day? Thanks for any additional info you can offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Scheduling got pushed back to July 17th on F450s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 @blwnsmoke - Thanks for the updated info, not what I was hoping to hear but that's just how it is. I had my real vacation at the end of October so still no big deal "yet" but I have a chance at a nice trip 5 weeks prior starting Sept 18 but its not looking good for that date. That will teach me to sell my trusty steed too early. So if scheduling does not begin until 7/17/14 then am I safe to speculate production would likely not begin until 8/18/14 at the earliest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I think trucks will start right around that date if not within a week or two from there. I know of one dealer who will be getting them in July but he is usually the first to get everything. I'd think you'd be looking at a mid to late August time frame as long as Ford can catch up on all the backlog of trucks that are waiting to be delivered. If they can't catch up, expect 4 weeks for delivery once built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) @blwnsmoke I reached out to the Sales Manager at my local dealer where I ordered my 2015 F450. His printout showed no VIN but the order as "locked" which he said was good but there was a "?" on this. He reached out the Sales Zone Manager -Kansas City Zone of the Select Dealer Region on 5/23 asking about the retail order of my F450 Platinum. He got the reply back today from her that said 2015 F450 OKTB date is 6/12. Now the sales manager did not specify the retail order (mine) was for a F450 Platinum. So is it possible the Sales Zone Manager gave good info on a typical F450. I understand that OK To Buy does not correlate into it's built and shipping to Dealers, and that the people working on the Super Duty production line in KY probably know more detailed info than a Sales Zone Manager in FL. All that being said, you indicated a dealer who will get some in July, so it is likely some level of production would begin around the middle of June, those F450's would not be a typical retail order though correct? Just figured once they started production, unless parts were limited / unavailable the assembly line would stay rolling. In a nutshell was the date of 7/17/14 you mentioned above specifically for F 450 Platinum's, or all retail orders? Thanks you've been great with the info. I did see this online an perhaps is what I was wondering about, the F 450's with the factory installed trailer tow prep package will not begin production until 7/7/14 according to the below table. Edited May 27, 2014 by JACKAL_SOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I got my VIN for my F450 Platinum with the tow package, scheduled to be built for the week of July 21st. Getting awful anxious have my new Super Duty, if it is anything like my '11 F350 for being trouble free I will be super pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertranger Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ordered F450 in April and finally got my dealer to pull a new order bank last night, order to be built 7/28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just for future clarification - nobody knows when the OK to buy will be given. It's not predetermined - it happens when the factory builds vehicles for 5 days with no problems. Could be 1-2 weeks after job 1 or it could be 2 months. Nobody knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) ^^^ Exactly It took almost 6 weeks for the 15 F250/F350 to get the "ok to buy". People already have ETA's for end of July and beginning to middle of August but those could be delayed based on when the "ok to buy" is given. Edited July 9, 2014 by blwnsmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) @blwnsmoke I reached out to the Sales Manager at my local dealer where I ordered my 2015 F450. His printout showed no VIN but the order as "locked" which he said was good but there was a "?" on this. He reached out the Sales Zone Manager -Kansas City Zone of the Select Dealer Region on 5/23 asking about the retail order of my F450 Platinum. He got the reply back today from her that said 2015 F450 OKTB date is 6/12. Now the sales manager did not specify the retail order (mine) was for a F450 Platinum. So is it possible the Sales Zone Manager gave good info on a typical F450. I understand that OK To Buy does not correlate into it's built and shipping to Dealers, and that the people working on the Super Duty production line in KY probably know more detailed info than a Sales Zone Manager in FL. All that being said, you indicated a dealer who will get some in July, so it is likely some level of production would begin around the middle of June, those F450's would not be a typical retail order though correct? Just figured once they started production, unless parts were limited / unavailable the assembly line would stay rolling. In a nutshell was the date of 7/17/14 you mentioned above specifically for F 450 Platinum's, or all retail orders? Thanks you've been great with the info. I did see this online an perhaps is what I was wondering about, the F 450's with the factory installed trailer tow prep package will not begin production until 7/7/14 according to the below table. I'm sorry I completely missed your post. Obviously things are getting close but my info was correct, truck production is not starting until 7/17 for ALL F450s. As far as my contact who is getting them at the end of July, he is the 1st to get stock from the factory so once they start shipping, he will have several trucks delivering to him. He gets them before the ok to buy is given. Edited July 9, 2014 by blwnsmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I'm sorry I completely missed your post. Obviously things are getting close but my info was correct, truck production is not starting until 7/17 for ALL F450s. As far as my contact who is getting them at the end of July, he is the 1st to get stock from the factory so once they start shipping, he will have several trucks delivering to him. He gets them before the ok to buy is given. Thanks for the reply, I'm sure it's hard to keep up with all the posts as active as you are. What you said makes a lot of sense all us that want our F450 can hope for is that there are red if any issues that were worked out in earlier 250 and 350 production runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 A buddy of mine just picked up his F450 from the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 That's great to hear! So I can assume OKTB has been given on the F450's? Mine was scheduled to me built on the 15th with a projected delivery date the week of July 21st. My dealer is only 2 hours from KTP so hopefully no rail yard hold ups on this one. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaseracer Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hello. I am new to this sight and was looking for help as to when my f450 order might be built. The dealer number is 21A111, and the order # is 0107. Any help I can receive would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hello. I am new to this sight and was looking for help as to when my f450 order might be built. The dealer number is 21A111, and the order # is 0107. Any help I can receive would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Post in the vehicle tracking forum but you need 15 posts before you can do it. Also read the rules specific to tracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Mine just got dropped off at the dealer about 2 hours ago. 2015 F-450 Platinum Ordered 4/21/14 Built 7/17/14 Delivered 8/18/14 Will pick it up tomorrow after work, tomorrow will be a long day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford truck guy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Mine just got dropped off at the dealer about 2 hours ago. 2015 F-450 Platinum Ordered 4/21/14 Built 7/17/14 Delivered 8/18/14 Will pick it up tomorrow after work, tomorrow will be a long day Remember 1 thing..... You really didn't get it unless we see a picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Will this do: Edited August 19, 2014 by JACKAL_SOF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Congrats! Awesome truck and fifth wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danglin Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 :happy feet: Congrats on that Awesome Machine! (Nice Camper Trailer Also ) We love our King Ranch F350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL_SOF Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks guys, just got it back from adding a S/S grille guard / brush guard, roll-top bed cover, S/S rocker panels, hood shield, bed rug bed mat & tailgate mat. She is ready to roll! I think it came out pretty darn good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
15F4fiddy Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 That is a beautiful Truck! We can't wait to get ours delivered. We ordered it on 8/13 and just got the vin# today with it saying sub to pla with a 9/11 date. Hope it is fast. Hapy and safe travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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