It was basically an I owe you signed by the dealership that said if Ford corporate paid the price protection to the dealer they would then write me a check for that balance. I had to follow up a few times, but ultimately I got my check.
Purchased my 2023 pro December 28th and received the $7k private offer, but no price protection.
Today I received a $5k check in the mail from my local dealer for the price protection.
If anyone is interested..... I'm selling my brand new oem keypad. Listed for $95 on ebay. I'll sell it here for $80 + shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/144957703912?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2fYPn6juSV-&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=2fYPn6juSV-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I won't be surprised if the state cancels this program. During my drive into work the other day the carpool lane was almost as bad as the other lanes of traffic. At least half of the cars I saw had the hov stickers.
Promising news! My dealer (Watsonville Ford) heard back from the regional manager and confirmed price protection. They said that once they get paid from Ford in the next 45 days they (the dealer) will issue a check directly to me. I have this in writing in my contract.