✅ 12/19 Lightning Build Week Group (MY2023)

[TX_Gator]

Rather embarassing that we have to go to the dealer expecting to have a hard time. Par the course with the rest of this vehicle's order process, I guess.

Yeah, I am in the holding pattern at my dealer, too. Truck is there, but held up negotiating on a bunch of added fees and costs. They originally couldn’t find the PCO or deposit, etc. and seemed happy to try to swindle me for thousands of dollars.

Looks like we may be able to get things cleared up on Monday, but disappointed that it takes this much effort.

Meanwhile, I can look at pictures of the truck listed on the “hot deal’ section of the dealer’s website…

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[micky76ag]

Yeah, I am in the holding pattern at my dealer, too.

TX_Gator,

Do you mind saying who your dealer is? Mine is Gullo Ford of Conroe.

 

[boggle]

Yeah, I am in the holding pattern at my dealer, too. Truck is there, but held up negotiating on a bunch of added fees and costs. They originally couldn’t find the PCO or deposit, etc. and seemed happy to try to swindle me for thousands of dollars.

Looks like we may be able to get things cleared up on Monday, but disappointed that it takes this much effort.

Meanwhile, I can look at pictures of the truck listed on the “hot deal’ section of the dealer’s website…

My dealer was at least transparent about the PCO, had me sign off on the form and already place the $7,000 deposit on the purchase order. Luckily not too bad regarding extraneous fees, only got stuck with the $699 conveyance which I knew of and a $199 VIN etch that I'm not willing to walking for. They also honored my request to not mount the front plate bracket.

Disappointed that we have do the legwork and figure this out on behalf of the dealer, shouldn't need to be a babysitter. Really hope to be able to pick it up Monday all things considered. My phone is already paired to the truck so I can check on her in the meantime. Sadly way too many of us are in this situation with no end in sight.

 

[TheBigBezo]

Day 1: Got the frunk beeper out and the space ship noise maker as well. I wonder if there's something for the power tailgate? I understand why Ford installs it (Safety Regs) but I'll accept the risk. I lucked out big time that my house has a 240V 50A breakered outlet in the garage. Can charge it with the mobile cord and that'll do just fine for my needs. I am grinning a lot more driving. It's amazing how adaptive cruise and auto speed setting reduces my frustration. I used to have to throttle up and down manually and now I can just let the truck do all that work.

 

[Karlos]

12/19 build week, 12/31/22 built, shipped 1/11/23 to Kerrville Tx, dealer received 1/20/23 (my birthday !!). To pickup on Monday 1/23/23 - FINALLY !! No dealer add-ons !

 

[Boomerdawg]

The stable is now complete! Tommorrow I get to play with settings, install the Bed Rug, and Bac Revolver X4S.

 

[anthafied]

12/19 build week, 12/31/22 built, shipped 1/11/23 to Kerrville Tx, dealer received 1/20/23 (my birthday !!). To pickup on Monday 1/23/23 - FINALLY !! No dealer add-ons !

Why the 3 day wait to pick it up?

 

[Karlos]

Why the 3 day wait to pick it up?

My sales rep had day off Friday & didn't know it had arrived until today. No make-ready setup crew working on the weekend. Promised Monday 1/23 pickup. Waited 1 3/4 years, guess I can wait a couple more days

 

[VTRedWingsFan]

Just noticed. My delivery estimate improved ! Should be in my driveway this week. Woo Hoo !

Order Status

• Shipped
  Estimated Delivery 1/20/2023 - 1/26/2023

 

[TheBigBezo]

I just noticed I was a member of the free upgrade to All Terrain Tires group. Very cool, honestly actually useful I live in a very sandy area so a locking diff, AWD, and decent tires means I can at least go everywhere I need to.

 

[NCblufoot]

12/19 build week, 12/31/22 built, shipped 1/11/23 to Kerrville Tx, dealer received 1/20/23 (my birthday !!). To pickup on Monday 1/23/23 - FINALLY !! No dealer add-ons !

Nice! i have the same 2023 iconic silver lightning accept i have the power deployable running boards. mine is also at the dealership (Long McArthur Ford) awaiting transport to North Carolina. Should receive it sometime this week. Enjoy it!!

 

[NCblufoot]

I just noticed I was a member of the free upgrade to All Terrain Tires group. Very cool, honestly actually useful I live in a very sandy area so a locking diff, AWD, and decent tires means I can at least go everywhere I need to.

I just noticed that the 2023 Lightnings are not getting the A/T Bridgestone tires. Appears that Ford is now using Hankook tires.

 

[VTRedWingsFan]

I just noticed I was a member of the free upgrade to All Terrain Tires group. Very cool, honestly actually useful I live in a very sandy area so a locking diff, AWD, and decent tires means I can at least go everywhere I need to.

Curious. Did your VIN and sticker reflect that? Mine still seem to be AS. Guess I’ll know if I join this week. Enjoy !

 

[Boomerdawg]

Picked mine up yesterday, it came with General Grabber HTS60's.

 

[boggle]

My Pro has Michelins Primacy XCs. Think Ford just started grabbing whatever was available, unless these were only standard for the 18" rims.

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