The journey continues but the stars seem to be aligning for me.
At about 9:00 am on January 4th the Build & Price tool became active. Once completed you can save it but for now you cannot print it or save to pdf unless you are logged in. For now you cannot order or send to the dealer...
My guess is that Ford believes that the person who springs for the expensive and loaded Platinum is more likely to extensively use the extras that draw electric power from the battery (massage seats, etc.) over the useable miles of the truck, therefore have deducted a minimum of 20 miles range...
I believe there is an error in this guide (for the Lariat).
The Chart shows an MSRP of $67,474 for a Base Model (510A) (SR Battery) Lariat with Standards/Options listed below. It indicates Tow Technology is Standard.
But read further to the Battery & Driver Assist Summary and the Lariat Chart...
Hey
jm63742
Come on back (I see that this was your one and only post) and post again on the thread where we post reservation numbers.
Heck! We all make a little mistake on first time posts just so our administrator can clean them up for us. We try to keep him on his toes.:)
Welcome to the...
Excuse me. Context error. By “Most” I meant dealers that asked for ADM were asking for extra on price of truck (if delivered; I not then refundable), not $$ that would not be reflected in truck final cost (a non-refundable bribe). It will take time to see how many dealers saying no ADM keep...
As long as there are no real new facts out there.....
My guesses are as good as anyone's...
My guess is that Ford will email dealers Friday, New Year's Eve with their First Wave Invitee List. This needed to be done during the week allowing dealers to take the weekend calling Invitees. Dealers...
I DID NOT say I paid a “Pre-Paid ADM”. I did not, and it would be stupid for anyone to do so. I paid a refundable deposit to replace my original $100 that Ford had refunded to me..
A dealer’s priority list affects only him. DUH
Weighting by Ford can only be unknown, only guessed. Your guess...
I cannot buy the Lightning Platinum because of its low profile 22 inch wheels/tires. I have to drop to the 20 inch Lariat (18 inch would be better).
What concerns me more is the All-Terrain (A/T) versus All-Season options. I want the best traction with my 1/2 mile dirt driveway in snow but that...
Did you pay more than reservation cost to get that dealer priority list position?
Most dealers offered a bump in line for a promise to pay a premium for the Lightning at time of delivery (ADM). It was not an upfront charge for most.
If this promise moves you up in line by a matter of months...
In my defense I have just a couple more comments, then I will "keep your (my) trap shut".
If Ford or Dealerships want to search through this Forum to get info from us to push +MSRP they can easily find one Thread that stands out at the Top of our Index. I certainly do not want to "post anything...
I have been using this thread to document my order process in case it might give someone else a roadmap. If you are not interested do not read on.
My reservation timestamp is 12 hours after reveal.
On December 14th I got an email from Ford informing me that my small dealer (11 reservations)...