@FordVideoGuy Mentioned on his latest stream that the model-E order banks may not open up til Jan 1 which would include the lightning and mach E. I think normally the order guides come out at the same time.
It wasn't clear if the 2024 will then only be available at the newly designated model-E dealers. If so you might have to find a new dealer.
I'm dying to see the order guides as well since this is the last chance for Ford to introduce android automotive that was supposed to be out a year ago. Also, are they going to have LFP as promised and is it going to qualify. If neither of those things are going to happen then people should just order a 23 and not wait.
As complicated as the model E switchover could be it makes me wonder what happens to 2023 that dont get built. Are they just canceled outright or moved to a model-E dealer?
I am curious if the XLT (and possibly Pro) will get BlueCruise. It looks like you can option it onto the 2024 ICE XLT. If the lower trims of Lightning get it as well I will be glad that I have waited to purchase.
Ford Video guy suggested ford is canceling 23 stock orders as mentioned elsewhere and 24 orders start tomorrow. 23 order banks closing tonight.
24 Order guide out tomorrow morning. Ford video guy will go over order guide tomorrow in video. Build and price not available til Jan.
Notes from video:
Pro will be available but no production in 1Q.
Xlt 312A _IS_ the new flash
all models have the heat pump
tow tech standard on xlt and above.
lists onboard scales but???
flash and above get 90 day blue cruise
Notes from video:
Pro will be available but no production in 1Q.
Xlt 312A _IS_ the new flash
all models have the heat pump
tow tech standard on xlt and above.
lists onboard scales but???
flash and above get 90 day blue cruise
More notes:
Ford Charge Station Pro will no longer be standard on ER models.
All models below $80K should be eligible for the $7500 credit. Commodity Capacity for Startup 2024:
SR 35% : ER 65%
Pro - 0% at startup
XLT 311A - 24%
Flash 312A - 40%
Lariat 511A- 24%
Platinum - 12%
Video cued up to where he starts to discuss all this here:
Lockable backseat storage appears gone on all trims.
pro gets
small bed storage box opposite the power outlet
speed sign recognition
removed frunk cargo net and myKey
Option lfp battery late availability
XLT-SR only
removed enhanced lightning on running board
grill modified
20 inch wheel from xlt high
standard tow /360 camera with onboard scales
removed front sensing system
LFP battery option available late
Lariat
NO SR available only ER
moonroof standard
PAK Standard
Pro power moved to Option
active X seat material available Late
losing
grey metalicc tricoat
stone grey
No New colors