Fordlandia Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Anyone know somebody at the Flatrock plant that might help me get some information on a specific vehicle? I grew up in Dearborn, father worked at "Ford's" (as we called it back then) for 35 years. I was a teenager in the "Total Performance" era (early-mid 60's) and have purchased Ford products my entire life. My friends say I "bleed Ford blue." Not that any of that matters... just the back story. So, after 50 years of wanting one, and at the age of 67, I finally decide to order a Mustang. A 2016 GT350. Ordered it on June 12th. Paid a rather sizable "ADM" to get the first one allocated to one of our local Ford dealers. After a long wait, I was finally notified by my dealer that the car was produced on October 21st and was scheduled for an October 31st delivery. Great news... thinking I had a chance of driving it before the snow flies. Now, four weeks after production, the car still sits (outside I'm sure) at the Flatrock plant, apparently subject to a "Plant Hold." Worst of all, FoMoCo offers no clue to the dealer as to the reason for the hold and they have no estimated release date. This is the response sent to the dealer by Ford: Thank you for your Dealers Ask Ford (DAF) Inquiry, Unfortunately, we have identified the unit in question is affected by a plant hold. At this time there is no projected timing for release of this vehicle. Please continue to monitor this vehicles progress by logging into Vehicle Visibility through FMCDealer. You may track the status of this vehicle through the Vehicle Visibility website. Thank you, Ford Motor Company Because Ford has a system that permits the dealer to see when the car was produced, it would seem to me that they might also set some sort of "limit" (timewise) after which Ford would want to communicate to the dealer what the cause of the hold is and what was being done to release the vehicle, ETA and etc. In the absence of that (as in this case) the customer (me) is left imagining all sorts of terrible misfortunes that have been visited on the car. Maybe I expect too much? In any event, now snow is in the forecast and I'm left in the dark. Not my dealer's fault... they have been great. "Order Fulfillment" report is attached. VIN: 1FA6P8JZ9G5520394 If someone at Flatrock could help... I'd really appreciate it! Thanks for letting me vent a bit of my frustration! Bill Grand Rapids, MI PS: I'd rather eat worms than drive a Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 This is happening to all Shelbys, but that's all the information I know. They go through an insane amount of inspections before they even get to the point yours is. Not sure what the hold up is. Be patient, it's going to be worth it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I'm showing it as in transit as of yesterday. ETA between November 25th and December 1st. Edited November 18, 2015 by Pioneer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordlandia Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thank you, Pioneer! PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 You're welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordlandia Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Gosh! I post one "whining" thread complaining about my extended wait for the car and BAM! It's on a transport truck headed this way! OK... I know it's a coincidence but "Pioneer" made my day! Or... maybe "fuzzymoomoo" kicked some butt down there and cut through the red tape? Can't wait! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 don't look at me! I'm on vacation this week! Glad its working out for you, enjoy! I'm insanely jealous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPTAINOBVIOUS Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) wondering if you could check status on this one. build date was 10-28-2015 blend 10-22-2015 vin 20722. Patiently waiting but seeing these deliveries, I am getting excite. ETa was 11-12-2015 -11-18-2015. changed to 11-19-2015 to 11-25-2015. called and said they can tell if it has shipped or not so just wondering. Edited November 20, 2015 by CAPTAINOBVIOUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Wojcik Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Is there a material hold for the GT350's? I'm still waiting on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordlandia Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Posted my delivery experience (received the car yesterday...just in time to avoid today's snow storm). On cloud nine now! Check the thread and photos here: http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36997 It was worth the long "agonizing" wait! Great dealer experience start to finish. Thanks for the help here. Bill Grand Rapids, MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Amazing car! Congratulations, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16GTCS Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 That is definitely a sexy beast of a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnexplr Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous car, congrats. Hopefully one day I can get one of those lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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