01/03/22 Build Week Chat

[OrchidMania]

Maybe one of the factors is how long ago you ordered. 7/10/21 is way back there (mine was 8/25/21). I don't know date of @OrchidMania original order.

August 5, 2021 Original order (Iconic Silver) now Grabber Blue

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[jonkMACHE]

I seem to remember from reading somewhere last year in the forum that some cars got shipped to Newark if you are close to there, so palsapp would always show pending. not sure that would be the case for the current time or for you.

I am 95% sure my car would be routed through Newark so this is very likely the case for me. It might also explain the 2 day delay between 2/6 ford.com date and 2/8 from my dealer. I expect it would take about 2 days to ship a car from Newark to Queens, NY

 

[JamesInWeston]

August 5, 2021 Original order (Iconic Silver) now Grabber Blue

That supports that the older orders are getting some fairness. If the chip shortage is resolved in dribbles (several "small" shipments arriving at the plant (or railyard) over the three months), then maybe my August 25th order might be truly built only, say 3-5 weeks later than the original estimate. If, instead, the supplier(s) of chip(s) suffered a singular issue, the resolution might truly be one in which the massacre gang of orders are all looking at the quoted three month bump. Or Ford could tell us which of these are possible paths so we can make necessary plans.

 

[lonndog]

That supports that the older orders are getting some fairness. If the chip shortage is resolved in dribbles (several "small" shipments arriving at the plant (or railyard) over the three months), then maybe my August 25th order might be truly built only, say 3-5 weeks later than the original estimate. If, instead, the supplier(s) of chip(s) suffered a singular issue, the resolution might truly be one in which the massacre gang of orders are all looking at the quoted three month bump. Or Ford could tell us which of these are possible paths so we can make necessary plans.

I'd hope you're right, and my 12/11/21 build start day would FIFO me up to the top of the heap (or head of the queue or whatever).

But history contradicts this.

But change is possible! Queue Monty Python "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life"

 

[ponydsp]

I called my dealer and asked for VVR which has the rail number that you can use to call CSX

Hey @ponydsp how did you learn that your car is on a CSX train and get the rail car number? Palsapp indicated that my car destined for Richmond jumped to Norfolk Southern but I have no more info since palsapp. I'm about to call my dealer for a VVR update just to know if mine is on a train.

 

[ponydsp]

I asked my dealer today regarding chip hold. Typically when cars are on chip hold, they don’t release those cars from the plant in Mexico until chips installed because there’s less space in KC to store those cars, the logistics of getting chips installed and cost of storing cars in US vs Mexico. But we are not on typical times…

I highly doubt you’ll have to wait that long. That date probably represents a worst case scenario. Always better to underpromise and overdeliver. I imagine they’re shipping the cars to KC where they’ll be kept on a lot until the chips come in. Realistically I’d think you’ll see a 1 month delay from your original delivery date.

 

[Humblest]

That supports that the older orders are getting some fairness. If the chip shortage is resolved in dribbles (several "small" shipments arriving at the plant (or railyard) over the three months), then maybe my August 25th order might be truly built only, say 3-5 weeks later than the original estimate. If, instead, the supplier(s) of chip(s) suffered a singular issue, the resolution might truly be one in which the massacre gang of orders are all looking at the quoted three month bump. Or Ford could tell us which of these are possible paths so we can make necessary plans.

I've given up trying to make sense of prioritization. There is no evidence of logic.

I've also given up expecting clear timely communication from Ford. There is no evidence of concern for the customer.

003372 460/630 Premium ER AWD ordered 4 June 2021 in production since 5 January on microchip hold with expected delivery now 30 May per discussion with Ford customer service.

Yet others have been waiting longer. At least my '08 hybrid Escape that I bought new is still running well so I can afford to wait.

 

[Tulsaboog]

My dealer confirmed for me today that the car is built and just waiting on chips. He has 7 other ones in the same boat. He confirmed my date pushed from 2/17 to 5/18.
Hoping that is an over-estimate on the delay, and it could actually arrive sooner.

Ordered 8/16/2021
GTPE Rapid Red
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[Fromheather]

Don’t assume it’s all men here. I’m a wife and able to take care of the kids including a 7 mo old, work full time, keep up the house, dinner, etc while fully stalking this board and Ford. It’s all about multi-tasking. ? And just FYI- it’s not just the board. It’s also football, bourbon, etc for the men. My husband ordered a bronco and instead of waiting for his like I’m waiting for mine (even though I’m obsessed) he found one in Detriot. I think one of the first MY22 off the line that a customer rejected so he had it shipped here. I guess that’s one way to do it ??‍

Another lady here, sipping her bourbon scrolling thru the board just waiting for her car...

 

[Rt1AWD]

Palsapp just updated. Now it looks like this:

What does it mean?

 

[ponydsp]

@Rt1AWD It got to KC couple days ago, then to Muncie internodal yesterday and is probably on Union Pacific rail currently to Mira Loma. Then it will wait for a truck to your dealer. Have you called your dealer to get VVR? VVR will show rail number and you can call UP to track your car.

 

[Rt1AWD]

@Rt1AWD It got to KC couple days ago, then to Muncie internodal yesterday and is probably on Union Pacific rail currently to Mira Loma. Then it will wait for a truck to your dealer. Have you called your dealer to get VVR? VVR will show rail number and you can call UP to track your car.

Cool! Thanks ?

How long it will take approximately to LA? Should I start ordering accessories I want to put there right away?

 

[ponydsp]

Cool! Thanks ?

How long it will take approximately to LA? Should I start ordering accessories I want to put there right away?

From spending way too much time on these forums: I think 2 weeks to Mira Loma, but then the dreadful wait for truckers to pick up your car to the dealership. Who knows how long that will take due to trucker shortage? But call your dealer to get VVR. VVR is extremely useful. What does your tracker say?

 

[Rt1AWD]

Just found the latest example
Muncie Ramp:

Glendale, CA:

 

[ponydsp]

Let’s hope the trucker gods have our backs. Mine is on its way to Delaware.

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