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  1. From the Order Guide: Antenna – Integrated into Rear Quarter Glass/Spoiler
  2. Just got back from the dealer. The answer is yes. The Pin was "Locked-In" via the DRIVE* system. *Dealer Reporting, Incentives, & Vehicle Eligibility
  3. Not yet. Was hoping to get intel from the BOF community, before contacting dealer.
  4. 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!
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. Dealer Code: LXXXXX Order Code: X100 Order Date: 4/13/21 Appreciate your help.
  9. 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."
  10. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. Is the A/Z-Plan Document Fee Cap still $75? (vs the $100 on the X-Plan)
  13. Interesting post with data, graphs, and recommendations from Cascend Strategy.
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