✅ 12/05 Lightning Build Week Group (MY2023)

[F150Blue]

Looks like modules and tear tag are populated for my 12/7 Build. At this point, do I just wait for an email update?

I got the activate button on app but it immediately says not available

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[EdwinT]

I got the activate button on app but it immediately says not available

I am afraid to click it. I don’t want to risk it throwing an error during quality check. the unknown is not worth trying lol.

 

[theblunden]

Someone had said a forum member had activated their Lightning and we're messing with it while it was sitting at a transport yard and the employees wouldn't ship it because they something was wrong with it with the lights kicking on and off because the customer was checking stuff on the app. I wouldn't recommend activating it.

 

[mattb]

ford chat just said this. with a 12/6 blend date it's probably not accurate:

Thank you for your patience. I show that your F-150 is in production awaiting a microchip. I show an ETA of 12/20/2022-12/26/2022. The dates provided are the ETA to the dealer and subject to change depending on the capacity of our suppliers. I would only have general status details; . My best recommendation would be to stay in touch with your dealer for more information and updates on the status of your order.

 

[EdwinT]

ford chat just said this. with a 12/6 blend date it's probably not accurate:

Thank you for your patience. I show that your F-150 is in production awaiting a microchip. I show an ETA of 12/20/2022-12/26/2022. The dates provided are the ETA to the dealer and subject to change depending on the capacity of our suppliers. I would only have general status details; . My best recommendation would be to stay in touch with your dealer for more information and updates on the status of your order.

Which chat did you contact? the positions only show things like SYNC and some other non order things for me

 

[s_c]

ford chat just said this. with a 12/6 blend date it's probably not accurate:

Thank you for your patience. I show that your F-150 is in production awaiting a microchip. I show an ETA of 12/20/2022-12/26/2022. The dates provided are the ETA to the dealer and subject to change depending on the capacity of our suppliers. I would only have general status details; . My best recommendation would be to stay in touch with your dealer for more information and updates on the status of your order.

Yea? Not sure about those ETAs to dealer either. I was looking at another build week (10/24 maybe?) tracker sheet and I thought I saw the quickest timeframe to dealer was 21 days, and there were only two and they were in states right next to the factory.

 

[EdwinT]

ford chat just said this. with a 12/6 blend date it's probably not accurate:

Thank you for your patience. I show that your F-150 is in production awaiting a microchip. I show an ETA of 12/20/2022-12/26/2022. The dates provided are the ETA to the dealer and subject to change depending on the capacity of our suppliers. I would only have general status details; . My best recommendation would be to stay in touch with your dealer for more information and updates on the status of your order.

Chat estimated my delivery for Dec 23-29 ??.

I still stand by the fact that publicly traded companies do crazy things at the end of quarters to make their numbers higher. Anything from lowering cost of goods to adding shifts, etc. Also we have seen the turnaround time drastically improving. Not holding my breath, but looking forward to the potential!

 

[Driver8]

To take my mind off of the $7,500 horse race bet that is my 12/11 blend date (sort of like having a trifecta ticket with Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and ... Mr. Ed), I am now focusing on accessories.

I want to be able to transport two mountain bikes completely in the bed. I think I'm going to do fork mounts drilled into a 2x6 (and strap the bikes down). Anyone have an affordable solution they like better for a 5.5' bed?

Looks like @BennyTheBeaver got the Ford floor liners for his Pro. (https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ford-all-weather-liner-tray.12114/post-282071) I am tempted. Thoughts?

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

To take my mind off of the $7,500 horse race bet that is my 12/11 blend date (sort of like having a trifecta ticket with Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and ... Mr. Ed), I am now focusing on accessories.

I want to be able to transport two mountain bikes completely in the bed. I think I'm going to do fork mounts drilled into a 2x6 (and strap the bikes down). Anyone have an affordable solution they like better for a 5.5' bed?

Looks like @BennyTheBeaver got the Ford floor liners for his Pro. (https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ford-all-weather-liner-tray.12114/post-282071) I am tempted. Thoughts?

The advantage with the Ford mats is it includes hardware to install Floor Anchors and is logo'd. I've owned WeatherTec and Husky before. The Ford mats have a more rubberized feel and are not stiff. I don't care about full 100% liquid tight coverage everywhere since the Pro had the rubber/vinyl floor.

 

[F150Blue]

Chat estimated my delivery for Dec 23-29 ??.

I still stand by the fact that publicly traded companies do crazy things at the end of quarters to make their numbers higher. Anything from lowering cost of goods to adding shifts, etc. Also we have seen the turnaround time drastically improving. Not holding my breath, but looking forward to the potential!

Where is this chat?

 

[mattb]

Where is this chat?

just the normal chat on the main ford "contact us" page

 

[brewski]

I want to be able to transport two mountain bikes completely in the bed. I think I'm going to do fork mounts drilled into a 2x6 (and strap the bikes down). Anyone have an affordable solution they like better for a 5.5' bed?

I've been looking a lot at this. It depends on what you want.
If you are fine removing the front tire, I think a board between/attached to the box link mounts with fork mounts attached to the board is a solid solution. I think that will be enough room, though I'm not entirely sure.
Most of my bike hauling is to not-too-distant locations, so my desire it not to remove the front tire. I looked at all sorts of options, but in the end a tailgate cover will likely be my solution. There is one called a bachelor pad that I'll likely get.

 

[Driver8]

I've been looking a lot at this. It depends on what you want.
If you are fine removing the front tire, I think a board between/attached to the box link mounts with fork mounts attached to the board is a solid solution. I think that will be enough room, though I'm not entirely sure.
Most of my bike hauling is to not-too-distant locations, so my desire it not to remove the front tire. I looked at all sorts of options, but in the end a tailgate cover will likely be my solution. There is one called a bachelor pad that I'll likely get.

I'm transporting five bikes in total, with three in a platform-style rack off the hitch. So I will need the two in the bed to be fully contained in the bed.

The tailgate pad could be a solid option for your situation (so long as your gear-shift and brake wires are not routed along the bottom of your frame).

 

[EdwinT]

The advantage with the Ford mats is it includes hardware to install Floor Anchors and is logo'd. I've owned WeatherTec and Husky before. The Ford mats have a more rubberized feel and are not stiff. I don't care about full 100% liquid tight coverage everywhere since the Pro had the rubber/vinyl floor.

Did you have the pierce the stock vinyl floor?

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

Did you have the pierce the stock vinyl floor?

Yes, comes with instructions and templates.

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