Got lucky and fell into one that someone else couldn't take for some reason and the dealership (Preferred Ford in Grand Haven, MI) went down the list of reservations rather than slapping ADM on it and putting it on the lot! Wasn't sure I wanted the Lariat trim, but here we are. :)
My reservation number remained intact. The refund from the original dealer came today. We'll see if I get charged $100 from the new one... though "Sarah" at Ford made no mention of that happening.
Just moved mine this morning and Ford Marketing absolutely told me that I would not lose my place in line while also telling me that the $100 reservation would be refunded due to the move.
Thanks Ducky! Will be calling you next week and moving my reservation from the east side of the state to the west. A 2.5 hour drive beats the hell out of paying "market adjustments."
So far I can't even get a response out of my dealer here in Michigan - Lasco in Fenton. Think it's time to go looking elsewhere in the state for an honest dealer.