Wolfeman Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 So, I have a Raptor on order and have been following all of the information I can and getting updates from FordService on FB. I am hearing that many of the trucks are built but are just sitting at the plant awaiting approval to be released. Does anyone know how this process works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 It's a new product launch, they're probably waiting for the OK to buy. Personally I think they're just in a quality hold (which isn't necessarily the same thing). I saw a convoy of them heading to a distribution lot in New Boston on my way to work last week. Talk to your dealer about about it and have them talk to their regional manager if necessary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfeman Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Thanks for the information. I'm not going to bother my dealer with it as it will get here at some point. These days everyone wants to track every little step of the process and I'm no exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 You might appreciate these videos. I didn't pay attention to when they were taken, but they are consistent with what you have been hearing about the trucks sitting at the plant: https://www.instagram.com/p/BLt36kwBh6m/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BLrPr0phHby/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfeman Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 Yeah, I've seen those videos. Those were taken a few days before my truck was built. I'm hoping that either the Okay to Buy is this week or they get a fix for whatever quality hold is keeping all of those trucks there. Would really love to hear from Ford Service that my truck has been shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I would love it if mine was in there, but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 You might appreciate these videos. I didn't pay attention to when they were taken, but they are consistent with what you have been hearing about the trucks sitting at the plant: https://www.instagram.com/p/BLt36kwBh6m/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BLrPr0phHby/ Fun fact. Where those trucks are parked is where the original Dearborn Assembly plant was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfeman Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Well, I've heard news that some of the Raptors are now shipping so that is good. Mine was built 10/19, so hopefully it will be on a truck or train soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I hope you are right for your sake. I haven't even got a build date, and I ordered it 8/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfeman Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Well, looks like I jumped the gun with this post. All of the latest info I am hearing is that everyone's ETA is now TBD and we are still waiting on either OKTB or some type of fix to some type of problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Well that isn't good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron.Bumpus Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Any new (Good / Bad) yet. I just found out my vehicle was built. waiting on the delivery... FordService (FB) has no ETA on delivery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Yours is probably one of those sitting in the lot then. At least yours is built already. Once you get it, post your thoughts about it, since you will get yours before I do. I'm pretty excited to hear opinions about this new generation verses the last generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfeman Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Group on FB says that some have been loaded into rail cars. I haven't heard of anyone getting an update from Ford Service or elsewhere with actual shipping information.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfeman Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Heard tonight that OKTB has been given. Hopefully that means Raptors will ship soon! And, hopefully this is accurate information! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 That is great news. I hope it is true. Any idea what was hanging them up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Eddlemon Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I've heard that the OKTB is also true. Hopefully we can start seeing these bad boys landing in lots soon. Built 10/26 but still stuck on Ramp 59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Wojcik Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Have any raptors been released yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Yes. I pass convoys of them on I-75 every day on my way home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Wojcik Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Yes. I pass convoys of them on I-75 every day on my way home. Is it possible they are being shipped offsite for modifications though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Eddlemon Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Is it possible they are being shipped offsite for modifications though? It could be the press trucks as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 They fixed them on site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 My dealer told me "Ok to buy" has been achieved for the Raptors, and now he says it's an allocation issue. Unfortunately I am third in line. I was too slow on the draw. I hope he is right, and they are at least selling them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have been told that Raptors with the Carbon Fiber package are not being scheduled at this time. So if you have one on order with it, you may want to think about changing it to not have the package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Well that might explain a lot. I was on the fence about that package, because of not being able to see it in person first. Something to contemplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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