Orders being chosen

[SWPHX]

Does anyone know if specific Ford dealers are given priority on orders placed, or is it genuinely random how orders are picked to fulfill? I'm seeing certain people with identical orders get their orders picked quite quickly and some waiting for quite some time.

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[dfwford]

Does anyone know if specific Ford dealers are given priority on orders placed, or is it genuinely random how orders are picked to fulfill? I'm seeing certain people with identical orders get their orders picked quite quickly and some waiting for quite some time.

Your guess is as good as ours...

 

[PresentNotPast]

From what I been told from a dealer Is that ford picks them randomly and if they can build it it’s good to go.

 

[bobdes368]

And that's why a canceled the order and purchased a 2023 with more options and less money.

 

[93-Oct Mayne]

And that's why a canceled the order and purchased a 2023 with more options and less money.

oof

 

[LETHAL]

Anybody see this weeks scheduling?

 

[Skye]

Does anyone know if specific Ford dealers are given priority on orders placed, or is it genuinely random how orders are picked to fulfill?

Here and on-line you can read up on the allocation process. Dealers are gifted allocations based on previous sales. Those who've sold the most cars get the most slots.

Every few weeks, if not every week, each dealer meets with their regional rep, to discuss anything having to do with car sales.

How regional reps and Ford select those orders to be built remains a mystery. But at least a few factors I can think of: 1) A dealer sitting on a lot of allocations, a lot of orders, is probably going to be looked at first. Not every time, but I'd think they'd have a bit more weight. 2) Even if Ford looks at the order, they might be under parts constraints for that build at the time. 3) Some dealers/local reps might not be well-versed in all the ins and outs of allocations, orders, etc., and how to work with their rep.

Not to make lite of anyones' concerns, but for the last 3+ years, waiting several months was not unheard of. Everyone should get the initial e-mail, acknowledging receipt of the order. Afterwards, things could move quickly or take a long pause.

 

[Dub347sbf]

Not to make lite of anyones' concerns, but for the last 3+ years, waiting several months was not unheard of. Everyone should get the initial e-mail, acknowledging receipt of the order. Afterwards, things could move quickly or take a long pause.

I agree, especially on lower volume more limited models, and the wait times I have seen include a year or more, and I have seen many orders get rolled to the next year or canceled altogether. Not ideal, but it does happen. I don't see this happening with GT orders, but DH orders are looking to be in for a long wait.

 

[dfwford]

Anybody see this weeks scheduling?

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[Rio Lobo]

I agree, especially on lower volume more limited models, and the wait times I have seen include a year or more, and I have seen many orders get rolled to the next year or canceled altogether. Not ideal, but it does happen. I don't see this happening with GT orders, but DH orders are looking to be in for a long wait.

To your point the wait for DH could be the whole model year. But since they limited allocations from the very start, I doubt there will be a need to rollover or cancel any current DH orders made against a dealer's allocation. Dumber things can happen though and I've been proven ignorant before

 

[Dub347sbf]

To your point the wait for DH could be the whole model year. But since they limited allocations from the very start, I doubt there will be a need to rollover or cancel any current DH orders made against a dealer's allocation. Dumber things can happen though and I've been proven ignorant before

I agree, as long as the dealer doesnt take more orders than they were told their estimated allocation numbers were. I have heard a dealer directly say publicly that they do take more in hopes to get more delivered, and it can cause cancelations.

My concern is if a dealer has 1 allocation for the year, and 2 people order through that dealer, depending on constraints, the second in line gets pulled first, and the first customer gets rolled or canceled.

Also, there were cases of Mach 1 orders not being fulfilled in the MY early on. Hope none of this happens, but there is a chance.

 

[SWPHX]

I agree, especially on lower volume more limited models, and the wait times I have seen include a year or more, and I have seen many orders get rolled to the next year or canceled altogether. Not ideal, but it does happen. I don't see this happening with GT orders, but DH orders are looking to be in for a long wait.

Yeah, I have an order for a GT Prem with 401A and Active Exhaust so I’m hoping it won’t be too much of a delay…! Fingers Crossed!!

 

[Rio Lobo]

I agree, as long as the dealer doesnt take more orders than they were told their estimated allocation numbers were. I have heard a dealer directly say publicly that they do take more in hopes to get more delivered, and it can cause cancelations.

My concern is if a dealer has 1 allocation for the year, and 2 people order through that dealer, depending on constraints, the second in line gets pulled first, and the first customer gets rolled or canceled.

Also, there were cases of Mach 1 orders not being fulfilled in the MY early on. Hope none of this happens, but there is a chance.

Definitely some caveat emptor involved. My small dealer received 2 allocations. Not sure if they've over sold those, but they were good to make sure I was first one contacted when the question about omitting AP and HP came up.

 

[Stratman397]

Yeah, I have an order for a GT Prem with 401A and Active Exhaust so I’m hoping it won’t be too much of a delay…! Fingers Crossed!!

My order is for a GT, premium convertible, manual, active exhaust, 401A, And performance package. I have had my order in since June 7 of course the dealership had the wrong order number down, So I got that fixed yesterday. I called Ford today to see if they had any idea on when I would be getting a Vin number, she said it shouldn’t be too much longer. She can see that there were some activity in the last 48 hours. It’s too bad I can’t see the activity L O L.

 

[SWPHX]

Hopefully they get you moving pretty quick, being that we had the same exact packages just that you have the convertible I don’t see why it shouldn’t . My Mustang is scheduled for build Saturday.

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