Ordered 2024 Mustang 10 months ago still don’t have a build date

[Stonehauler]

How many mustangs does your dealer sell? While dealers are (usually) good at putting in custom orders and getting the car build, dealers that may have limited allocations and are not selling a lot of mustangs might not have enough to actually get a Mustang.

I was told specifically by the local GMC dealer I went to when I looked at the Sierra HD that they don't have many allocations for the SD and that if I was going to order one, depending on the time of year it might take up to 20 weeks for delivery. 12-16 weeks for the build and 1-2 months to acquire the allocation. If EVERYTHING went right, it would be 6-10 weeks.

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[dave8871]

That’s a bizarre email. I never received that one. Have you talked to your sales guy at the dealer?

what does your dealer say about this? Have you contacted them?

I did about 1 month ago he said he doesn't know why, they will probably get me a 2025.
I don't want to push it now , I would prefer a 2025.
I don't want the last 2024

 

[dave8871]

I don't have the exact end date, but Ford is very close to ending production for this Model Year (MY).

It looks like your order was received and acknowledged by Ford.

There are two broad issues which could have prevented your car from being built: 1) lack of an allocation and 2) material build constraints.

Every car or truck requires and allocation, a space on the assembly line. Any received order has to be paired with an allocation. It's the responsibility of the dealer to secure one. If the dealer doesn't, the vehicle won't be built.

Ford has been dealing with constraints, limited amounts of materials and option combinations. The following thread gives you an idea of the most recent constraints

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/th...-5-24-for-production-weeks-9-30-10-28.162531/

Limitations can and do change throughout a MY.

You ordered a GT. Under the current listing, you're impacted by a shortage of V8 engines. I haven't been following the constraints throughout the year, how they've changed. It could have been something else specific to your build during the MY which also delayed the build.

Related to this time of year for all models: Summer tires. Production of vehicles needing Summer tires generally doesn't happen from from Late October to March. It's a safety issue. Ford does not want some types of tires damaged by freezing temps while in transit.

As a customer, awareness of these topics will help you in MY25. By staying connected with us, you'll have regular insight on these and other topics. If concerned about a order, it's always a good idea to follow-up with the dealer. I prefer walk-ins and face-to-face discussions.

If this dealer is not working well for you, if you have a sense they don't have their wits about them, you might do a reboot for MY 25 and try someone else. An attentive dealer, one that has good communication with their customers and the Regional Manager, is important. If they're just filling orders and shrugging their shoulders, I'd go elsewhere.

I'm not aware of any significant changes to models in 25. Attached are files in support of placing an order.

Good Luck.

Thank You so much for that information, it is very helpful.
Dave

 

[MAT1955]

@dave8871 .... not trying to ne a smart a$$ but I would tell the dealer I wanted a 2025 and if they said no I'd look elsewhere. Yes, the 2025s will be a bit more expensive BUT by the time you receive your 2024 it will already be considered one model year old so you'll lose on resale or trade. As well, Ford may have smoothed out some of the wrinkles it had with the 2024s. I'd go 2025 at this point!

 

[dave8871]

I agree with what you are saying.
The 2025 is about $5000 more than the 2024 model.
Since I have a contract, I’m hoping they will honor that price and give me the 2025. I put no money down. I have no dock fees and dealer invoice pricing and not obliged to take the car.
I did order this car August 2023 came in November 8 of 2023, but it had the black interior and I wanted the red interior so I refused the car and the one with the red interior. I don’t intend to resell this car, this is only a summer car for me and also if I get the car now, I’m hoping that they may even discount it because it would be a year old. At this point whatever happens I’m still not obliged to take the 2024 but a new one would cost me $5000 more.

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