RawisTheGameHhH Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 RawisTheGameHhH when did you put your order in? see my signature for full details; no clue what is going on anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maguarry Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I'm so sorry, you are so polite to point that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnexplr Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Ordered at the end of February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawisTheGameHhH Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I'm so sorry, you are so polite to point that out. im referring to my car; i have no clue what is going on with it anymore; it has been marked offsite and no one knows why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maguarry Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I feel your frustration. They told me 6 to 8 weeks. I if it doesn't come in by the 8th week I'm pulling my contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawisTheGameHhH Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I feel your frustration. They told me 6 to 8 weeks. I if it doesn't come in by the 8th week I'm pulling my contract. i am 2 months this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I feel your frustration. They told me 6 to 8 weeks. I if it doesn't come in by the 8th week I'm pulling my contract. You're free to do whatever you want. Just know this, that 6-8 week timeline they told you is an estimate. Anything can happen between when your order is placed and delivery. Everything from unscheduled plant breakdowns to shipping delays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawisTheGameHhH Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 You're free to do whatever you want. Just know this, that 6-8 week timeline they told you is an estimate. Anything can happen between when your order is placed and delivery. Everything from unscheduled plant breakdowns to shipping delays. to the car going offsite for no apparent reason and no idea when it is coming back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblanche Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 You're free to do whatever you want. Just know this, that 6-8 week timeline they told you is an estimate. Anything can happen between when your order is placed and delivery. Everything from unscheduled plant breakdowns to shipping delays. When the dealer told me "4 to 6 weeks," I turned to my wife and said, "I wonder if he'd take bets on that?" I knew that there was no way it could be as little as 4 weeks. My guess at the time was 8 weeks, and it looks right now that 9 weeks is a better guess. And mine doesn't have any of the stuff required to be done off-site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 It can be 4 weeks if there is a similar order already in queue that they can use. Outside of that it's usually 6 weeks minimum. Most dealers quote 6-12 weeks to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maguarry Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My desision wouldn't effect the employees at FLAP and it will not be my intention. It will just give me a chance to renegotiate on my contract. I looked over a 1500 mile radius for this combination. I still look from time to time with no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My desision wouldn't effect the employees at FLAP and it will not be my intention. It will just give me a chance to renegotiate on my contract. I looked over a 1500 mile radius for this combination. I still look from time to time with no luck. It likely won't help you out with your 'contract' with the dealer. If anything, it will just make matters worse. The fact that you can't find one in a 1500 mile radius only helps their cause, not yours. Think about it. Car comes in right after you've 'pulled your contract.' You want that car. There isn't another one in 1500 miles. The dealer has one EXACTLY like you want. Who do you think will win in that situation. Keep in mind, the dealer can't do much about how long it takes to get your car (assuming they have it in at the proper priority). Ford won't make any changes to the price the dealer pays, so if you try to negotiate, you are only hurting the dealer. Just be patient, and enjoy your car when it comes in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maguarry Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) Reading some of these post from other on how long it's taken to get Thiers doesn't help none. Edited May 7, 2016 by Maguarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 One of the biggest problems is shipping from the Flat Rock plant. A few years ago I had a customer's GT sit at the plant for nearly two months with no explanation as to why. The car was finally shipped and made it all the way to the final rail destination in Rhode Island only to be recalled and shipped back to the plant. I found out later that there was a question about whether a certain run of cars had the proper coolant installed and Ford had all of the suspected cars in transit returned to the plant for inspection and new coolant installed. Unfortunately, Ford doesn't tell its dealers anything and there's any one of a multitude of reasons why a vehicle might be held at the plant or even be sent off site. On a more positive note, the wait will be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawisTheGameHhH Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 One of the biggest problems is shipping from the Flat Rock plant. A few years ago I had a customer's GT sit at the plant for nearly two months with no explanation as to why. The car was finally shipped and made it all the way to the final rail destination in Rhode Island only to be recalled and shipped back to the plant. I found out later that there was a question about whether a certain run of cars had the proper coolant installed and Ford had all of the suspected cars in transit returned to the plant for inspection and new coolant installed. Unfortunately, Ford doesn't tell its dealers anything and there's any one of a multitude of reasons why a vehicle might be held at the plant or even be sent off site. On a more positive note, the wait will be worth it! thanks for the update; i just dont want a 2016 as the 2017s are rolling off the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 thanks for the update; i just dont want a 2016 as the 2017s are rolling off the line No they aren't... Only trial cars and it's been 2 weeks since the last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawisTheGameHhH Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 No they aren't... Only trial cars and it's been 2 weeks since the last one. if i am delayed a month then the 17s will be rolling off the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maguarry Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 One of the biggest problems is shipping from the Flat Rock plant. A few years ago I had a customer's GT sit at the plant for nearly two months with no explanation as to why. The car was finally shipped and made it all the way to the final rail destination in Rhode Island only to be recalled and shipped back to the plant. I found out later that there was a question about whether a certain run of cars had the proper coolant installed and Ford had all of the suspected cars in transit returned to the plant for inspection and new coolant installed. Unfortunately, Ford doesn't tell its dealers anything and there's any one of a multitude of reasons why a vehicle might be held at the plant or even be sent off site. On a more positive note, the wait will be worth it! Wouldn't it be most cost effective to have the dealer check the coolant than to transport the vehicle back to FRAP. Pay them to replace it necessary . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maguarry Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 It likely won't help you out with your 'contract' with the dealer. If anything, it will just make matters worse. The fact that you can't find one in a 1500 mile radius only helps their cause, not yours. Think about it. Car comes in right after you've 'pulled your contract.' You want that car. There isn't another one in 1500 miles. The dealer has one EXACTLY like you want. Who do you think will win in that situation. Keep in mind, the dealer can't do much about how long it takes to get your car (assuming they have it in at the proper priority). Ford won't make any changes to the price the dealer pays, so if you try to negotiate, you are only hurting the dealer. Just be patient, and enjoy your car when it comes in. I'm much happier know knowing that the car I ordered will be built next week. I just hope that it doesn't take a month to ship to it destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Ford doesn't want to issue recalls unless absolutely necessary to avoid questions and/or the related publicity. In addition, Ford reimbursement to dealers is almost always less than what it costs dealers for the necessary work performed. For example, our body shop has been repairing and repainting the aluminum hoods on Explorers like crazy which is an $800 job that Ford pays only $300. Edited May 7, 2016 by ice-capades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 if i am delayed a month then the 17s will be rolling off the line Your order is for a 2016, and the car has already been build. You have nothing to worry about there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maguarry Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Your order is for a 2016, and the car has already been build. You have nothing to worry about there. Today was the first time that I was able to see the window sticker and the date at the top has May 13th but the date at the bottom has May 6th. I ran my VIN number on the Friday 6th around noon time and it was not available. I'm thinking the bottom date is the release schedule date and the top is the build date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawisTheGameHhH Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Your order is for a 2016, and the car has already been build. You have nothing to worry about there. hope you are right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maguarry Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Are you saying that they are building 2017s now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawisTheGameHhH Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 i believe they start early june; there is a thread a few below this one with the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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