As of this morning 15 Jan, my FE order still shows as not having shipped and still shows an estimated early Feb delivery. No email from Ford on delay as of yet. But I'll sure be watching for it. The trials of buying a new production vehicle. Possibility this is something safety related? I'm sure we'll find out eventually. I'll continue to wait it out - I'm still even waiting to see one in person.My car, built Jan 4th, was just shipped and I've now received shipped confirmation e-mail with an ETA end of Feb. Hopefully they've fixed whatever the issue is/was at the Factory and shipments moving forward won't be delayed any further. I'm realllllly hoping that's the case at least.
Interesting - I never saw my Mach-E go into the "Built" stage on my Reservation page. As of getting the shipping e-mail, it moved to "Shipped" with my ETA's listed.As of this morning 15 Jan, my FE order still shows as not having shipped and still shows an estimated early Feb delivery. No email from Ford on delay as of yet. But I'll sure be watching for it. The trials of buying a new production vehicle. Possibility this is something safety related? I'm sure we'll find out eventually. I'll continue to wait it out - I'm still even waiting to see one in person.
No, it's nothing to do with the online customer checkout.
Any word on if the fix was implemented at the plant, and if so, when? Just curious for those of us that are just now shipping or will be shipping soon.No, it's nothing to do with the online customer checkout.
An issue that needs correction was uncovered, which is not that unusual for a brand new vehicle. Ford wants these vehicles to be as perfect as possible so it's getting fixed as soon as possible and before most customer deliveries occur. Better to fix it upfront. Unfortunately we all know the environment we're in right now makes logistics more difficult, not just for shipping cars but for everything. It's going to take time to get the materials and people in place make the corrections.
Sorry, I don't have details. I know at a high level what the issue is around and that's all I can say.Any word on if the fix was implemented at the plant, and if so, when? Just curious for those of us that are just now shipping or will be shipping soon.
Well I think you are now confirming the delay is real and going to be tricky to implement for the MME's that already shipped.No, it's nothing to do with the online customer checkout.
An issue that needs correction was uncovered, which is not that unusual for a brand new vehicle. Ford wants these vehicles to be as perfect as possible so it's getting fixed as soon as possible and before most customer deliveries occur. Better to fix it upfront. Unfortunately we all know the environment we're in right now makes logistics more difficult, not just for shipping cars but for everything. It's going to take time to get the materials and people in place make the corrections.
I am poking at this, but it didn't appear to bother Ford to put a few customers in an MME in Dallas. Also why are the pre-production cars not impacted, if the problem is that severe then there should be zero MME's on the road. If minor it can be fixed down the road which I have no issue with. Heck, aside from a safety problem I am okay going into it with knowing I need to return to the dealer for a fix.Sorry, I don't have details. I know at a high level what the issue is around and that's all I can say.
I like your style Hybrid2bevNo, it's nothing to do with the online customer checkout.
An issue that needs correction was uncovered, which is not that unusual for a brand new vehicle. Ford wants these vehicles to be as perfect as possible so it's getting fixed as soon as possible and before most customer deliveries occur. Better to fix it upfront. Unfortunately we all know the environment we're in right now makes logistics more difficult, not just for shipping cars but for everything. It's going to take time to get the materials and people in place make the corrections.
Without knowing what the issue is, it's possible that those vehicles sold in Dallas are fine, for whatever reason - they could not have the issue, or could have been already fixed. It's also possible that they will be recalled as part of this issue if they are impacted and it turns out this is a serious issue and/or a safety issue. Ford hasn't told us what the issue is, so how severe it is is also unknown.I am poking at this, but it didn't appear to bother Ford to put a few customers in an MME in Dallas. Also why are the pre-production cars not impacted, if the problem is that severe then there should be zero MME's on the road. If minor it can be fixed down the road which I have no issue with. Heck, aside from a safety problem I am okay going into it with knowing I need to return to the dealer for a fix.
I get perfection but it does come at a cost, nothing is perfect. I just don't get the timing and how these are found so late in the game.
I also get not going the Tesla build route (build fast and we will fix later), but I reserved 11-18-19 and we are in 2021.
Sorry not directed at you or anyone else here including Tim.
Just anxious like the rest of us and typing off steam.