Was my Mach-e born a lemon? Update: not lemon, just lower priority

[Plutoman15]

I am getting a response from Ford. I will update when I know more?

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[Kamuelaflyer]

I am getting a response from Ford. I will update when I know more?

If you don't receive something resembling an answer, try emailing the various executives with a rationale statement of what's happened in this saga so far. Check https://www.elliott.org/company-contacts/ford/ for the current email.

 

[Darken]

I definitely get your frustration, I was there a few months ago. If it helps my vehicle (also coming to PA) was delivered to Wilmington then shipped back to KC for the stop ship, then returned to Wilmington. All the while my dealer had no information on it's whereabouts, the day after they told me it was still in Missouri, it arrived at the dealership.

In the end it took just over 40 days to get to me which was pretty close to the original estimate...even with the 2 week delay in KC. So at the time I was frustrated to all hell, but now almost two months later I hardly remember that period of my life. lol

You likely don't have a lemon, I am actually thankful for the delays because the vehicle has been flawless for me (with the exception of some Fordpass issues) so hopefully that will be the case with yours as well.

 

[Plutoman15]

I definitely get your frustration, I was there a few months ago. If it helps my vehicle (also coming to PA) was delivered to Wilmington then shipped back to KC for the stop ship, then returned to Wilmington. All the while my dealer had no information on it's whereabouts, the day after they told me it was still in Missouri, it arrived at the dealership.

In the end it took just over 40 days to get to me which was pretty close to the original estimate...even with the 2 week delay in KC. So at the time I was frustrated to all hell, but now almost two months later I hardly remember that period of my life. lol

You likely don't have a lemon, I am actually thankful for the delays because the vehicle has been flawless for me (with the exception of some Fordpass issues) so hopefully that will be the case with yours as well.

I would guess 40 days is a good average what people are seeing give or take a week. I am around 56 days from birth currently and counting.
I agree, if the car is great, the frustration will wane. Knowing mine has not followed the flow of most of its siblings, makes me wonder what is so different about it. I may never know. ??‍

 

[back_at_it_19]

It’s not a lemon.
My MME was built a month before yours and still hasn’t been delivered. There are many others still waiting for cars built in Dec. and Jan. I hate all the waiting but at least they caught the issues before I put money down. Plus, I’m not making payments on a car sitting in the shop at the dealership.

I’m At some point, I’ll stop waiting... probably around motorcycle season in the NW.

I’m still rooting for you @ajmartineau !!

 

[Fredo]

i feel your pain and mine was expected to get to San Diego in the week of 3/22 and now 4/1-4/7. Maybe bringing in CNBC may make Jim Forley to expedite the process?

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

i feel your pain and mine was expected to get to San Diego in the week of 3/22 and now 4/1-4/7. Maybe bringing in CNBC may make Jim Forley to expedite the process?

When did your car ship? Mine made it to San Diego this week (San Diego is a fair bit east of its final destination)

 

[AllenXS]

Havent not owned a ford for 30 years too. Dealer was average. System on dealers has to change but will take time. I was willing to put down a big deposit and the dealer did make sure I got the first car in (canceled order). It's worth the effort. If you have to be patient and can wait, do so otherwise push hard. And yes my next vehicle will be an electric f-150. Can't wait. Neither can my wife as she'll get the mach-e then.

 

[Fredo]

When did your car ship? Mine made it to San Diego this week (San Diego is a fair bit east of its final destination)

Ship Date

2021-02-22

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Ship Date

2021-02-22

That’s 3 days before mine (though these dates are when loaded on the rail car iirc). Mine made it to the port in San Diego Wednesday I believe. Odds are your is at a distribution center atm. Or close to it. The trains can sit for silly lengths of time too before moving on.

 

[Fredo]

That’s 3 days before mine (though these dates are when loaded on the rail car iirc). Mine made it to the port in San Diego Wednesday I believe. Odds are your is at a distribution center atm. Or close to it. The trains can sit for silly lengths of time too before moving on.

I am kinda give up and will wait to see when the dealer is going to notify me with my car getting delivered to the dealership. I already tell them I will not come to dealership to test and finalize delivery if the delivery was made to the dealership in any weekday.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

I am kinda give up and will wait to see when the dealer is going to notify me with my car getting delivered to the dealership. I already tell them I will not come to dealership to test and finalize delivery if the delivery was made to the dealership in any weekday.

BNSF is who brings the cars to SoCal. Getting it to pet is faster than a dealer because the trains go right into the port area and there are far more cars going to San Diego than going to Hawaii. Far more demand for trucking services to area dealers.

Hope it gets there soon.

 

[JoeSmoeFromIDontKnow]

Well, I just gave up after 63 days since my ordered car was built. I contacted the dealer and asked for my order to be canceled since it is still MIA and he had no idea when it would arrive. I too have thought it might be a "lemon" saying to myself well maybe the car was damaged during shipment and they are waiting for a replacement fender or something.

But, it was this weekend (Easter), when I fell apart realizing that many hours of my life were wasted thinking about the car and when it would arrive all to get delayed over and over again. Not anymore!

All of you are so amazing who eagerly wait while remaining patient. Remembering the slogan "Built Ford Tough!", and after 1.5 years of reading this forum, I really believe that it is the Ford 'customer' who is the tough one. I truly hope that Ford treats you right going forward.

 

[Maquis]

They know nothing

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[Plutoman15]

Well, I just gave up after 63 days since my ordered car was built. I contacted the dealer and asked for my order to be canceled since it is still MIA and he had no idea when it would arrive. I too have thought it might be a "lemon" saying to myself well maybe the car was damaged during shipment and they are waiting for a replacement fender or something.

But, it was this weekend (Easter), when I fell apart realizing that many hours of my life were wasted thinking about the car and when it would arrive all to get delayed over and over again. Not anymore!

All of you are so amazing who eagerly wait while remaining patient. Remembering the slogan "Built Ford Tough!", and after 1.5 years of reading this forum, I really believe that it is the Ford 'customer' who is the tough one. I truly hope that Ford treats you right going forward.

Yeah, I am over 60 days now from the time it shipped from Mexico with no signs of it being delivered soon.

I am expecting some sort of info from Ford tomorrow. Not sure what I will hear. Would not be shocked to hear the car was accidently crushed while unloading.

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