2024 MY Super Duty Order/Schedule/Build Thread

[Maine Guide]

Tag, so,I may fallow thread.

 

[Jcp]

I ordered in December with 5th wheel package and I have a schedule build date of 1/29.

 

[Ruzicka]

It's crappy and unethical because it artificially inflates the demand on retail orders which pushes other retail orders out. Many folks including myself are waiting to be scheduled. When people do this, they're filling up the queue with custom orders that could have been used by people that actually intend on following through. Those throw away retail orders basically end up being stocking orders when they arrive at the dealer. There's lots of things that aren't illegal or against the rules, doesn't make it any less shitty.

That’s why dealers should be required to take a $1000-$2000 minimum Non-Refundable Deposit. It would slow this. The ordered doesn’t get purchased and it goes back into dealer stock. That dealer got a vehicle faster for stock than he would have normally. If you want the privilege to prefer a few, no problem, it should cost you a bit.

 

[poopy_pants]

That’s why dealers should be required to take a $1000-$2000 minimum Non-Refundable Deposit. It would slow this. The ordered doesn’t get purchased and it goes back into dealer stock. That dealer got a vehicle faster for stock than he would have normally. If you want the privilege to prefer a few, no problem, it should cost you a bit.

I think that would be too hard for Ford to enforce, especially since many dealers are complicit in this. Best way would be for Ford to track the custom orders through delivery and blacklist abusers from future orders. There could be an appeal process with Ford if there were extenuating circumstances like the dealer made a mistake on the order entry, although the buyer signs the order in most cases.

I would go as far as applying that rule to dealers as well. Try to game the process and you lose the ability to enter custom orders.

 

[Oafy44]

If we can just reflect a little bit - the past 3 years are an anomaly. It is starting …..to get back to normal…maybe never go back to the same but definitely not like a year a go. Hopefully the next year or two we will see $4-5k off ordered trucks. If you really ,really,really want a tremor you are going to have to play the game a bit. Find a reputable dealer that will honor your order at MSRP or if you can get _plan so be it , and go get what you want - fly out and drive back….or wait another year or so and your truck will eventually show up. However - if you are still trying to order a truck from a small town dealer who doesn’t have the allocations then you probably won’t get a truck built. I don’t like it at all but that’s the world we live in now. Just like Walmart ect took out the small shops downtown - I’m afraid small dealers are next in line. I’m all for supporting the small retailer but if you can’t get what you want you either have to live with not getting an order or find a larger dealer who will treat you right.

Luckily I found a great large dealer about an hour away from my house and I gladly pass tons of dealers on My way there to get treated great with fair pricing. Just my thoughts and I know some will disagree and that’s ok.

Ford is making dealers now take large orders of lightnings and Mach e in order to get the allocations they want. - raptors - raptor R- bronco -bronco raptor - f-450 -mustangs , tremors ect. ….. just the world we live in now but the dealers who play the game with EVs will have the ICE allocations you want.

 

[poopy_pants]

I would love to see direct to consumer sales and have dealers just become service and accessory centers or used car lots. But that would require some laws changing. That topic could probably be its own monster thread. Challenges would be around how folks test drive

 

[Five0three]

Tremor stock allocations are determines by sales performance as far as I know. The best thing that can happen for a dealership these days is a retail order falling through. No need to white knight for Ford. People ordering several trucks are having an absolutely negligible effect on how long another customers order takes.

 

[LT75]

Tremor stock allocations are determines by sales performance as far as I know. The best thing that can happen for a dealership these days is a retail order falling through. No need to white knight for Ford. People ordering several trucks are having an absolutely negligible effect on how long another customers order takes.

To a point. But they are taking parts away from another truck now being delayed because those parts were used for someone’s 2nd or even 3rd option that they don’t need or want now.

 

[Super Camper Special]

I have officially been in production a week now. What timeframe has everyone else been seeing?

 

[Maine Guide]

So what is the average allotment of time from order to deliver? 2 month? four?

 

[art_vandelay]

To a point. But they are taking parts away from another truck now being delayed because those parts were used for someone’s 2nd or even 3rd option that they don’t need or want now.

I see both sides of it. On one hand, it could be taking parts from someone who has an order filed. But it will also get some trucks on the lot too for someone who happens upon one and is willing to pay msrp. It keeps the economy flowing and people working.

There are benefits and negatives for both arguments. I wouldn’t hold it against someone for ordering a couple to play the odds and I won’t hold it against someone who wants to put all their eggs in one basket

 

[Oafy44]

I would love to see direct to consumer sales and have dealers just become service and accessory centers or used car lots. But that would require some laws changing. That topic could probably be its own monster thread. Challenges would be around how folks test drive

I think ford would love to do that and why they tried /trying to seperate their ev /ice a few years ago but i think the allocations based on EV sales is what they figured was the best they could do. It’s going to be hard for legacy companies to compete with disruptor companies. Some will be ok- some will go away. In 50 years or or so some new company will be created to take on Tesla’s lack of efficiency. How life/business works.

So what is the average allotment of time from order to deliver? 2 month? four?

i think it really just depends on what dealer you ordered from. For instance…. I ordered a 23 KR Tremor from my dealer December 2022 (about 6 weeks after the order banks opened up then converted it when ford allowed orders for King ranch - limited ) I got it last August. I think they started production a month or two before I got mine. Someone on here would know when production started.

Someone else could have ordered the same build from another dealer and never got their truck and was pushed to a 24’. Even during Covid anything I ordered it was always built within a couple months. Not bragging about it but it is tied to the fact of who the dealer is.

I put my order in for a 22-f450 KR in 21 and got it in 4 months. I ordered a new bronco about a month after the order banks opened in 19?or 20- and I was one of the first to get a bronco even though there were tons of orders before me. Same with my lightning. All orders were from same dealer. In my opinion it has to do a lot with the dealer . Not trying to brag about what cars I have had - just showing it wasn’t a 1-off situation where I got my tremor this year .

 

[KR3]

I have officially been in production a week now. What timeframe has everyone else been seeing?

Do you have a date shown under "In Production" on the tracker? My Truck changed to "In Production" on 12/20 with no date. On 1/5, I called Ford and they said that when it moves to in production, the order is sent to the plant and you are waiting to get on the line. My truck was built on 1/8, which was my production week. You will likely see the date populate under "In Production" and "Built" on or near your production week.

 

[KR3]

So what is the average allotment of time from order to deliver? 2 month? four?

Talk to your dealer, but keep your expectations low. I would like to tell you to expect 4-6 months for delivery, but problems with the parts supply chain is a real concern. Shipping after build is about a month depending on your location. A lower priority code may help in getting scheduled sooner, but you better have a good relationship with your dealership.

 

[poopy_pants]

I think ford would love to do that and why they tried /trying to seperate their ev /ice a few years ago but i think the allocations based on EV sales is what they figured was the best they could do. It’s going to be hard for legacy companies to compete with disruptor companies. Some will be ok- some will go away. In 50 years or or so some new company will be created to take on Tesla’s lack of efficiency. How life/business works.

Saw this yesterday. Step in the right direction. https://m.energytrend.com/news/20230612-32290.html

but alas I'll refrain from further derailing this thread.

 

[Double_DDs]

The 24 F350 Platinum Tremor i ordered a while back just shipped. I was impatient and found a Limited 6 weeks ago. I ordered this on X-Plan. I am not sure how it could be done, but if someone is interested, I'd be up for exploring how to transfer the rig to you at the X-Plan price. The truck is in central california, and shipped today. So i imagine its 10-14 days out.

Antimatter blue, F350, Power running boards, Supplemental heater, HO Diesel. Black interior.

 

[Super Camper Special]

Do you have a date shown under "In Production" on the tracker? My Truck changed to "In Production" on 12/20 with no date. On 1/5, I called Ford and they said that when it moves to in production, the order is sent to the plant and you are waiting to get on the line. My truck was built on 1/8, which was my production week. You will likely see the date populate under "In Production" and "Built" on or near your production week.

Yes mine shows no date as well with a schedule week of 1/8. When I contacted Ford chat they said scheduled to be built on 1/13. Not sure if they work on Saturdays or if that is just what they say, it should be done by end of week.

 

[Anthonyb]

I ordered in December with 5th wheel package and I have a schedule build date of 1/29.

Yep same here 1/29 build week with prep kit, power running boards, bedliner.

 

[Anthonyb]

Yes mine shows no date as well with a schedule week of 1/8. When I contacted Ford chat they said scheduled to be built on 1/13. Not sure if they work on Saturdays or if that is just what they say, it should be done by end of week.

They are running 3 shifts Monday thru Friday and a shift on Saturday and Sunday. Plus they are building 1700 trucks per day currently.

 

[Ford performance]

Excited to be back in a tremor soon at X-plan price.I have a ‘24 lariat Tremor ordered. Cant believe I already have a production date. Fully expected the tremor and Diesel to make the order take longer. Dealer expected not to be delivered until around May/June. But looks like Late March is a possibility

-Placed order with dealer on 12/12/23
-Order Confirmed 12/29/23
-Production date and VIN on 1/11/24 (production week of 2/26/24)

Ordered
’24 F250
Carbonized grey
Lariat
Tremor
6.7 HO output Diesel
BAP
Power steps
carpet delete

Decided to buy a ‘24 Ram 2500 while I waited to go along with my Ram TRX. Now expect to get F250 sooner than expected. 14 yo son is more excited than myself since he knows the F250 will be his when he turns 16 Specially since no way he will get the TRX