robertlane Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 2016 Ford and Lincoln JOB1 Production Dates Econoline 2015 Final Orders Due: 05 Feb 15 2016 Order Bank Opens: 12 Jan 15 2016 Plant Scheduling: 12 March 15 2016 JOB1: 06 April 15 Edge 2015 JOB1: 19 Jan 15 Escape 2015 JOB1: 02 Sept 14 Explorer 2015 Final Orders Due: 30 Jan 15 2016 Order Bank Opens: 02 Feb 15 2016 Plant Scheduling: 12 March 15 2016 JOB1: 04 May 15 Flex / MKT 2015 JOB1: 19 Jan 15 Fusion / MKZ 2015 Final Orders Due: 22 Jan 15 2016 Order Bank Opens: 02 Feb 15 2016 Plant Scheduling: 26 Feb 15 JOB1: 06 April 15 Transit Connect 2015 Final Orders Due: 27 Feb 15 2016 Order Bank Opens: 18 March 15 2016 Plant Scheduling Begins: 16 April 15 2016 JOB1: 29 June 15 JOB1 signifies the start of production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 You forgot the Lincoln Continental date...... :happy feet: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 You forgot the Lincoln Continental date...... :happy feet: It wasn't listed yet. It might get pushed back a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinLA Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I ordered a new 2016 MKX last week to replace my 2010 model with was totaled in an accident on April 13th Has job one been completed and is Oakwood producing models? I was told the car should come through in mid to late July. In the meantime I'm driving my '86 Mark VII which I purchased new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Any word on 2016 Focus? Just curious how long/short the '15 MY will run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Any word on 2016 Focus? Just curious how long/short the '15 MY will run. fall. That's all I've heard this far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRT Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Are the 2016 explorers shipping out yet? I can't wait no more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Attached is a copy of the most recent production information available. FYI... I've been told that the Job #1 date for the 2016MY Taurus will be early January. FDNB_1520_2015-05-15_Scheduling Timetable.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) I saw '16 MY Fusions at local dealer, and Taurus is not til January? Strange.... Edited May 18, 2015 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 The 2016MY Taurus will be an all-new vehicle as being reported via multiple message threads and supposedly being produced on a modified Fusion chassis. There has also been a lot of talk and speculation about 2016MY Taurus production being moved to the Flat Rock Assembly Plat from Chicago although I've not seen or heard any confirmation of the production move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'll wait to see what happens, interesting. Heard many rumors of Taurus demise, new from China, new Fusion stretch, or that it would stay same for a few more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm torn on the new Taurus. On the one hand I'd like to see a new one based on CD4. But I'd also hate for Richard to be right...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRT Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Dealer called and told me they will have the 2016 explorer in August.. Is this true or just a trick to get me to buy a 2015 that they have left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I've seen some on lots, and don't let dealers push you around, ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRT Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks a lot... Where were the ones you seen at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Chicago suburbs, but then we have the Explorer plant nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes12 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Love(d) my FLEX! I ordered my third ecoBoost AWD Limited in December when my second lease expired. It was built in February or March (depending on who to believe) and it sat in Oakville almost three months until about two weeks ago. According to the latest report it is still sitting on a Canadian National Rail car in Flat Rock, MI, awaiting a truck to pick it up and deliver to my dealer in DEARBORN! I have an open case with Ford Customer Service, but getting nowhere. This is no way to run a business, Mr. Fields, Why can't SPECIAL ORDERs tagged with a customer's name and A/Z number be given priority for shipment and delivery? Having any vehicle sit on a ramp or rail car for months at a time after production is letting Ford money go uncollected. Send this note to the bean counters and let's see heads roll. PLEASE tell me there is life for the FLEX beyond the 2015 MY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Love(d) my FLEX! I ordered my third ecoBoost AWD Limited in December when my second lease expired. It was built in February or March (depending on who to believe) and it sat in Oakville almost three months until about two weeks ago. According to the latest report it is still sitting on a Canadian National Rail car in Flat Rock, MI, awaiting a truck to pick it up and deliver to my dealer in DEARBORN! I have an open case with Ford Customer Service, but getting nowhere. This is no way to run a business, Mr. Fields, Why can't SPECIAL ORDERs tagged with a customer's name and A/Z number be given priority for shipment and delivery? Having any vehicle sit on a ramp or rail car for months at a time after production is letting Ford money go uncollected. Send this note to the bean counters and let's see heads roll. PLEASE tell me there is life for the FLEX beyond the 2015 MY. Dude, I can understand your frustration with the shipping delays. It has absolutely nothing to do with Ford. Once it leaves the factory floor and hits the holding lot for shipping, its all handled by a third party company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 ...Once it leaves the factory floor and hits the holding lot for shipping, its all handled by a third party company. ""well, there's your problem"" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 You think Ford should operate their own railroad and trucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Retail orders are marked "Special Order" on the window stickers so that the ramps know that they are a priority for delivery to the dealerships. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes12 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Then why did my 2015 FLEX sit on RAMP CK60 for three months?! I have the window sticker marked SPECIAL ORDER and my name on the TAG number! If the date shown (2 18 15) is the build date, why is my SPECIAL ORDER still sitting somewhere instead of my driveway? Edited June 5, 2015 by wes12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 wes12... I can't give you a specific answer about your Flex but I have a similar situation with a Flex that was ordered and produced for stock. However, just because a unit is at a Ramp doesn't mean that it isn't involved in a Ford delivery hold for some reason. I just had a retail 2015 Mustang GT arrive that was produced and then sat at the plant for nearly two months before actually being shipped. In the case of this 2015 Mustang GT, I know what the delivery hold was for and the customer didn't have a problem waiting and took delivery this morning. The last thing that Ford wants is to deliver a vehicle to a Dealer and then have it be sold and delivered to a customer and then have to recall the vehicle. Quality is still very much part of the process! A few years ago I had an even more severe delivery hold time wise for a retail order... vehicle was built, sat at the plant for two months then shipped and arrived at the Ramp and then sent all the way back to the plant before being shipped again. I understand your frustration with the long wait but it will be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes12 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks, ice-capades, for your empathy; I had a similar situation in 2012 when I had to wait until November for a vehicle ordered in June. In this case it was the first C-MAX hybrid and I understood that quality assurance was of utmost importance. In addition to the normal window sticker there was a sheet taped to the window with a long list of additional tests my vehicle has been subjected to. At least I was able to reach the right person who performed a 'good will gesture' by uploading a 3-year, 45k maintenance plan (ESP) for it. I appreciated it, but it was of limited value since I took only a two year, 21k miles lease and oil changes were 10k miles apart. There were NO holds placed on the FLEX. I believe the delay in my 2015 FLEX is unwarranted since it is so little changed from the 2013 model I turned in last December. As such, don't you think another 'good will gesture' would be in order? Don't take me wrong, I love the FLEX and have been extremely patient in my wait. This will be my third 3.5L ecoBoost, AWD Limited w/ trailer tow and the second one with Adaptive Cruise Control / Collision Warning -- what a great package!! I am so spoiled! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Curious to see what color changes for the '16 Focus. Fiestas have a few new ones listed in its '16 order guide, maybe will match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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