2024 MY Super Duty Order/Schedule/Build Thread

[Stainless03]

Crazy. My build date is under 4 weeks from my order date and it hasn't been pushed. I keep expecting all of the orders from months before me to be priority. But apparently that's not how Ford works.

Half of me feels bad for you guys. The other half of me wants to fill out my sig so I can rub it in under every post.

 

[ClaudeSS]

Crazy. My build date is under 4 weeks from my order date and it hasn't been pushed. I keep expecting all of the orders from months before me to be priority. But apparently that's not how Ford works.

Half of me feels bad for you guys. The other half of me wants to fill out my sig so I can rub it in under every post.

There are currently two super duty scheduling waiting lines. One for Lariat, XLT and XL. That line is getting scheduled and built quickly. At least through late November.
The other line is for the luxury trims (KR, Plat and Limited). That line has too many early orders and is backed up, but still being slowly worked on.

People getting pushed a week or two is for wheels that are arriving a week later.

The up coming December constraint is for the 10R140 transmission out of the Sharonville, OH plant. Used on anything but the standard XL engine. That tranny is not exhausted by any means, but less than ideal quantities will mean a slow down of 7.3 and diesel production. That slow down could get worse if Ford doesn’t get enough XL work truck/fleet orders to keep the Kentucky plant open on the week of 12/11. If they don’t get enough, the luxury trims and XLT and Lariat orders will get delayed until the new year. Plant typically close 12/18 for holidays in any case.

 

[Tundra2Tremor]

There are currently two super duty scheduling waiting lines. One for Lariat, XLT and XL. That line is getting scheduled and built quickly. At least through late November.
The other line is for the luxury trims (KR, Plat and Limited). That line has too many early orders and is backed up, but still being slowly worked on.

People getting pushed a week or two is for wheels that are arriving a week later.

The up coming December constraint is for the 10R140 transmission out of the Sharonville, OH plant. Used on anything but the standard XL engine. That tranny is not exhausted by any means, but less than ideal quantities will mean a slow down of 7.3 and diesel production. That slow down could get worse if Ford doesn’t get enough XL work truck/fleet orders to keep the Kentucky plant open on the week of 12/11. If they don’t get enough, the luxury trims and XLT and Lariat orders will get delayed until the new year. Plant typically close 12/18 for holidays in any case.

Really appreciate this detailed info. I had a feeling the platinum was going to add to my wait time, but I’m hoping it will be worth it over going for a Lariat - had the 2020.

 

[Stainless03]

There are currently two super duty scheduling waiting lines. One for Lariat, XLT and XL. That line is getting scheduled and built quickly. At least through late November.
The other line is for the luxury trims (KR, Plat and Limited). That line has too many early orders and is backed up, but still being slowly worked on.

People getting pushed a week or two is for wheels that are arriving a week later.

The up coming December constraint is for the 10R140 transmission out of the Sharonville, OH plant. Used on anything but the standard XL engine. That tranny is not exhausted by any means, but less than ideal quantities will mean a slow down of 7.3 and diesel production. That slow down could get worse if Ford doesn’t get enough XL work truck/fleet orders to keep the Kentucky plant open on the week of 12/11. If they don’t get enough, the luxury trims and XLT and Lariat orders will get delayed until the new year. Plant typically close 12/18 for holidays in any case.

But that's the strange part here. My order is for a Platinum.

Really appreciate this detailed info. I had a feeling the platinum was going to add to my wait time, but I’m hoping it will be worth it over going for a Lariat - had the 2020.

I was afraid I'd be mad at myself for not upgrading. Its really not that much different pricewise and the interior should be worth it. I jumped in both at the dealer and the Platinum feels so much nicer. You made the right choice.

 

[CRJDOC]

Darn, got bumped a week. 10/16 went to 10/23.

Same just check and bumped 10/16 to 10/23

 

[Mootray]

Just checked this morning my lariat ultimate tremor is still scheduled for week of 10/30

 

[cib2007]

I think I’m the odd one out and hoping I’m not scheduled for a while so I can save up some more cash. But Grangers staff again has exceeded my exceptions after they added the power boards since it’s a no charge option to my order. Then they dropped my priority code from a 19 to a 6, so looks like there’s a chance it will be here sooner then I expected.

 

[Mootray]

Is there a reason everyone wants the power running boards ? I went with tge standard Thinking less problems plus the seam to have a bigger surface area to step up on ?

 

[Arius1]

Is there a reason everyone wants the power running boards ? I went with tge standard Thinking less problems plus the seam to have a bigger surface area to step up on ?

Certain packages come with the elec running boards automatically. I got Larait Ultimate package and my sales guy removed it to put the black platform running boards on. He didn't recommend electronic and I didn't want them for issues over time. Up north they tend to fail.

 

[cib2007]

Is there a reason everyone wants the power running boards ? I went with tge standard Thinking less problems plus the seam to have a bigger surface area to step up on ?

For me the power boards are easier for the wife to get into the truck. Then I figured it’s “cheaper” to get the factory power boards first and if I want to get the fixed ones i could get them for a few hundred dollars versus $1200-1500 for a set of factory or amp boards.

 

[Stainless03]

Is there a reason everyone wants the power running boards ? I went with tge standard Thinking less problems plus the seam to have a bigger surface area to step up on ?

Tremors are tall stock, and I'll end up leveling the truck with 37s. At that height it'll be far easier on my girlfriend if I have power boards.

 

[Harrycomes]

Tremors are tall stock, and I'll end up leveling the truck with 37s. At that height it'll be far easier on my girlfriend if I have power boards.

Do the power running boards drop down further than the fixed ones?

The power running boards on my wife's expedition started acting up after the 1st year. They would stick in the out position and then get covered in slush and ice. The 1st time I took it back to dealer, just just sprayed PB Blaster all over the hinges and halfway up the side of the car. I wasn't pleased. Turned it in after 3 years, 60k miles. Photos showing it for sale on dealer site had rhe driver running board extended.

 

[Blublood]

Is there a reason everyone wants the power running boards ? I went with tge standard Thinking less problems plus the seam to have a bigger surface area to step up on ?

I actually think they serve a better purpose. They are lower to the ground for easier access and they let you put your whole foot on the board and don't cram your toes into the rocker panel. Not too mention they don't get hung up in deep snow affording you a bit more clearance. While they can definitely have troubles in the north country, with maintenance and lubrication they have been lasting just fine for me. Only real draw back I can find is the fixed boards do protect you from rock spray off your tires.

 

[Wapitispokes]

Here it is from the 2024 order guide. Notice that it says that Tremor package includes Off-Road Running Boards without any exceptions for trim level and then under options available it says Power-Deployable Running Boards (18E) again with no conditions on trim level other than that you cant get power boards on a Lariat with 40/20/40 front seat. Then notice the note that says "Note: Tremor content replaces existing base vehicle and package content" which means that off-road boards replace whatever boards are there before the Tremor package is added.

TREMOR OFF-ROAD PACKAGE (17Y)
Availability:
● Optional on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch® and Platinum
Not available with:
● 8’Box
● Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
● Rear Stabilizer Bar (DZLAB)
Requires:
● 4x4
● 7.3L DEVCT Gas engine (99N)
● 6.7L High Output Power Stroke® Diesel engine (99M)
● Crew Cab
Includes:
● 4.30 Electronic Locking Final Drive Ratio (X4M) (7.3L Gas
Engine only (99N))

• ● 3.55 Electronic Locking final Drive Ratio (X3J) (6.7L High
  Output Diesel Engine only (99M))
• ● 35” Off-Road Tire – LT285/75R18 (TFW)
• ● 18” Machined and Painted Aluminum Wheel (64E)
• ● F-250>10K GVWR Package (68U)
• ● Lane Departure Warning
• ● Unique Front Springs – Ride Height Increase
• ● Rear Electronic Locking Differential
• ● Front Limited Slip Differential
• ● Performance Front & Rear Shock Absorb
• ● Off-Road Running Boards – Textured Matte Finish
• ● Skid Plates – Transfer Case and Fuel Tank
• ● Unique Front Air Dams – Approach Angle Improvement
• ● Water Fording Vent Tubes – Transfer Case & Axle
• ● Rock Crawl Mode
• ● Trail Control Mode
• ● Tremor Off-Road Decal
• ● Spare – Conventional Road Wheel
  ● LT285/75R 18E BSW Spare Tire
  Options Available:
  ● Power-Deployable Running Boards (18E) – NA w/ interior
  trims 6J or 6B
  Note: Tremor content replaces existing base vehicle and package content

I'm not certain what the conclusion is on the running boards.

I will say that it occurs to me that this could be an error in the Ford ordering software, but no person in authority has advised me as such. Rather, Ford happily took my order and deposit and has responded with a production date without ever indicating a problem with the inclusion of the power running boards.

Does anybody reading this have official information indicating that Ford's ordering system and customer communication is in error when it accepts orders for a "SD Tremor Lariat Ultimate" inclusive of power running boards at no extra charge for the power running boards?

If my vehicle arrives w/o power running boards I will formally complain, for whatever it's worth.

The ordering app, and my dealer, enabled / allowed me to order the power running boards. Based on my order, I would expect the power running boards to be on my vehicle as a "no additional cost" option.

The concerns seem to revolve around that the "Ultimate" package comes with power running boards (I don't remember exactly) and of course the "Tremor" package comes with Tremor running boards. When selecting both packages, the ordering software allows the customer / dealer to select EITHER the power running boards or the Tremor running boards as a no-cost option. This selection becomes baked-in and is not over-ridden on the order.

I selected Power Running Boards because 1) I think I would appreciate and value Power Running Boards (as long as they did not cost me an additional $1,000) and 2) Based on the written customer communication and ordering software, Ford was offering those Power Running as a no-cost option on the Tremor Lariat Ultimate and 2a) I concluded the no-cost option likely related to the Power Running Boards being "standard" on the "Ultimate" package, 3) Power Running boards are normally around a $1,000 option, so if I didn't like them and wanted heavy duty sliders, maybe I could sell the power running boards when I removed them, and 4) When ordering a Tremor Lariat Ultimate there is no stated credit when selecting the Tremor running boards in lieu of the Power Running boards. 5) If I was to select some version of "high and tight" fixed running boards, I might prefer a more robust after market option vs. the std. Tremor boards. Hence, taking the power running boards as a "no cost option" and potentially later replacing them with an after-market option was a reasonable gamble for me.

 

[shermanator2]

I'm not certain what the conclusion is on the running boards.
...
Does anybody reading this have official information indicating that Ford's ordering system and customer communication is in error when it accepts orders for a "SD Tremor Lariat Ultimate" inclusive of power running boards at no extra charge for the power running boards?

I do not think there is any error in either the Order Guide or Build and Price with regard to running boards in any trim level of Lariat or higher. If you order a tremor you get off road boards unless you override with option 18E at no charge. The only error I see is that the Order Guide does not disallow power boards on a XLT Tremor. This is because power boards are not available without a center console and XLTs do not have a center console.

I ordered Power running boards because my S.O. is vertically challenged.

 

[marine_wi]

I went with the power boards for the kids and wife. We tried out the fixed boards on a truck on the lot and they were having issues getting into it. So power it is. I live in Wisconsin and have owned vehicles with power boards before. If you lube them regularly and clean off the winter gunk, they'll be just fine.

 

[DTX2023Tremor]

I went with the power boards for the kids and wife. We tried out the fixed boards on a truck on the lot and they were having issues getting into it. So power it is. I live in Wisconsin and have owned vehicles with power boards before. If you lube them regularly and clean off the winter gunk, they'll be just fine.

My wife (5' 4") is not loving the fixed boards... I'm sure she would have preferred I'd have gotten the power ones. Hopefully she'll develop a good method for getting in / out of the truck. In is easier for her, but out is the bigger challenge.

The height on the fixed ones are easy for me, but I'm 6' 2"

 

[Van B]

My wife (5' 4") is not loving the fixed boards... I'm sure she would have preferred I'd have gotten the power ones. Hopefully she'll develop a good method for getting in / out of the truck. In is easier for her, but out is the bigger challenge.

The height on the fixed ones are easy for me, but I'm 6' 2"

Oh man, I took no chances on my 5’2” wife, I got every step they sold lol!

 

[Stainless03]

Do the power running boards drop down further than the fixed ones?

The power running boards on my wife's expedition started acting up after the 1st year. They would stick in the out position and then get covered in slush and ice. The 1st time I took it back to dealer, just just sprayed PB Blaster all over the hinges and halfway up the side of the car. I wasn't pleased. Turned it in after 3 years, 60k miles. Photos showing it for sale on dealer site had rhe driver running board extended.

Significantly lower than stock Tremor boards. If I was still living in the snow and ice I might think twice about power boards, but down here it should be ok. Until the humidity and salty air ruins them that is.

The only reason I would want Tremor boards is possibly saving door dings. I've gotten more door dings here in a few years than the last 17 years in Colorado.

 

[Van B]

Pretty sure you can get both, I watched a video on YouTube yesterday where a guy was reviewing a Limited that had Max Recline and Multi Contour. Unless they only do both on Limited trim level?

Affirm. I very nearly cancelled my order over the whole MY23 delete fiasco. Seems folks with a MY24 order dodged the bullet. You can opt for MC and MR seat options. The Max Recline is worth the seat alone. I’ll never lay it flat, but the seat ergos are fantastic!