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2022 Lincoln Aviator Production Information
jgonza5 replied to ice-capades's topic in Lincoln Aviator Forum
I believe the week prior to the build week. -
Build Date Slipping, A/Z Plan Pin Expiration Approaching...
jgonza5 replied to jgonza5's topic in Production and Sales
Just got back from the dealer. The answer is yes. The Pin was "Locked-In" via the DRIVE* system. *Dealer Reporting, Incentives, & Vehicle Eligibility -
Build Date Slipping, A/Z Plan Pin Expiration Approaching...
jgonza5 replied to jgonza5's topic in Production and Sales
Not yet. Was hoping to get intel from the BOF community, before contacting dealer. -
A Question for those with Dealer sales system experience and the A/Z plan. For a vehicle on order, can the dealer "lock-in" a A/Z Plan Pin prior to the sale/delivery date? In the past for all my vehicle orders, I would present the Pin at the time I took possession on the vehicle, which was always within the validity period. Background: Pins are valid for 12 months from the date of issue I ordered a vehicle with the A/Z Plan. My Pin had 5 months validity remaining at the time of order. My build week has now slipped to beyond my Pin's expiration date. My A/Z Plan (Family) Sponsor is separated from Ford and no longer has A/Z Plan access. So getting another Pin is no longer an option. Thanks!
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2022 Lincoln Aviator Production Information
jgonza5 replied to ice-capades's topic in Lincoln Aviator Forum
My 2022 Aviator Order Time Line (Posting here to provide an idea of the time frame for others considering an Aviator. ) 4/13/21 Order Date 6/24/21 Dealer Informed me Order was scheduled for Build Week 8/9/21 7/15/21 Forum Vehicle Tracking Inquiry shows now scheduled for Build Week 9/7/21 8/07/21 Dealer confirmed Build Week remains 9/7/21 -
Tried to buy an Aviator (w/o success!)
jgonza5 replied to Truebrit's topic in Lincoln Motor Company Discussion
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2022 Lincoln Aviator Production Information
jgonza5 replied to ice-capades's topic in Lincoln Aviator Forum
It is certainly a moving target this year across Ford, which is definitely not normal. Normally, your order would be scheduled in a week or two, for a build week 6-8 weeks later. I believe they are still prioritizing customer (retail) orders over dealer inventory (stock) orders. -
2022 Lincoln Aviator Production Information
jgonza5 replied to ice-capades's topic in Lincoln Aviator Forum
As of a couple of weeks ago, Chicago Assembly would be idle for the month of July, with 2 of the 3 shifts resuming on 8/2. https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/chicago-assembly-plant-to-idle-for-most-of-july-because-of-semiconductor-shortage/article_7fb980a3-b3a7-5e82-afb2-9d3bf50576b2.html -
Dealer Code: LXXXXX Order Code: X100 Order Date: 4/13/21 Appreciate your help.
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Some 80s (& 90s) nostalgia. Have you driven a Ford, lately? Video: The Taurus SHO is the fastest, most expensive Ford sedan | Revelations with Jason Cammisa | Ep. 08 "With a development budget of $3.5 billion, the Taurus was Ford's most expensive project ever. It was also a Hail Mary for the company, which was in financial trouble."
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Explorer Front License Plate Bracket from Factory?
jgonza5 replied to Pardsy's topic in Production and Sales
In states that do not require 2 plates, the front plate bracket is optional (for no charge, as others have stated.) Some dealers order front plate brackets on all their stock, then install a dealer-branded plate for advertisement purposes. Many people don't bother to replace the dealer advertisement plate. -
2022 Lincoln Aviator Production Information
jgonza5 replied to ice-capades's topic in Lincoln Aviator Forum
Based on my past Ford order experiences... You order is still in the order bank (system) waiting to be previewed & scheduled, with other 2021s that have apparently slipped, and all 2022s that have been ordered since 3/15/21. Hopefully they start scheduling on 4/15, for the build week of 6/1. This process continues each week, usually. (schedule on 4/22 for build week 6/8, etc.) Once you order gets scheduled, your dealer will give you your build week date. About a week before your build week, you will get a specific build day/date and your Window Sticker will be generated. As others have stated, most dealers give the highest priority 10 to customer orders, vs dealer stock orders. ( I may be wrong, but smaller volume dealers have allocations issues on popular/scarce models; they cannot get my orders picked-up/scheduled timely. I had the same issue on a 19 SHO that got picked up 2 months later, during the final cleanup-week, then build 2 months after that) There should not be much of a shutdown between MY 21 & 22, as there are very minor changes. 21s are being built the week of 5/24 and the plant should be off Monday 5/31 Memorial Day, then on Tue 6/1, they are scheduled to start 22 production. (Which is common; they just start using stickers on the door jamb with the new year) The 21 Explorers have minor changes (such as new King Ranch model) for their 6/1 "Job 3" update/switchover too (Still model year 2021; built at same plant. I wonder why?) So, therefore I believe likely no hold ups for quality like you would have for an all-new model (Ranger) or a major redesign (F-150). (Which is fresh on everyone's mind) Chip shortage is likely biggest delay risk. I believe they would shut down the plant for a week, if out of chips/modules. There is a scheduled shut down week of 7/5 (possibly 7/12 too?) at Chicago Assembly. This will add time if you don't get scheduled June. I takes ~1 day to build your vehicle. Then shipping is a product of your distance to Chicago. Railroad adds more shipping time. I am sure there are many here that can correct any points I am way off on. (I am in a 17 Explorer Limited, about to get in to the 22 Aviator order sweepstakes later this week; was holding out (hoping) for Sync-4, oh' well) Good Luck! -
Want to order a 2022 Aviator; trade-in my 2020 Explorer
jgonza5 replied to Exit32's topic in Lincoln Motor Company Discussion
Is the A/Z-Plan Document Fee Cap still $75? (vs the $100 on the X-Plan) -
Interesting post with data, graphs, and recommendations from Cascend Strategy.