How long from Blend Date till completion?
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How long from Blend Date till completion?
So, my blend date is today. How long does it take to complete a truck on the production line? I know it may sit waiting on chips but, how long does it take to build the truck? I guess another way of asking is how long is it on the assembly line
Or, am I even thinking of this correctly. I'm assuming that today the computer sent the information to the line and the frame started it's journey. Then the other parts come in and are added. until finally they drive it off the line and into shipping hell. I read somewhere that at full capacity an F-150 comes off the line every 55 seconds.
I toured the Mercedes factory in Germany and was impressed on how the vehicle proceeded down the line and parts just appeared and were added. That's one hell of a computer program that knows that a frame that started yesterday needs a powerboost engine 8 hours later on a spot further down the line. Then in another 40 stations they are going to add the 5 1/2 bed, etc, etc. I know it's not in that order and different stations do different things. Just using the above for an example.
Here's what I'm talking about. Look at the tires being added. You see two different sets of tires on the conveyer belt. How the hell does it match all that up and put it in the correct order for assembly.
Or, am I even thinking of this correctly. I'm assuming that today the computer sent the information to the line and the frame started it's journey. Then the other parts come in and are added. until finally they drive it off the line and into shipping hell. I read somewhere that at full capacity an F-150 comes off the line every 55 seconds.
I toured the Mercedes factory in Germany and was impressed on how the vehicle proceeded down the line and parts just appeared and were added. That's one hell of a computer program that knows that a frame that started yesterday needs a powerboost engine 8 hours later on a spot further down the line. Then in another 40 stations they are going to add the 5 1/2 bed, etc, etc. I know it's not in that order and different stations do different things. Just using the above for an example.
Here's what I'm talking about. Look at the tires being added. You see two different sets of tires on the conveyer belt. How the hell does it match all that up and put it in the correct order for assembly.
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In my case it only took 2-3 days to build, and then right at 22 days for the shipping process to me. Assuming you are on a similar tract, you should be driving your new truck in mid September. Now is a good time to start shopping for the mods that you want.
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My blend date was June 6th, built June 10th.. it was delivered August 8 so that was about two months for me. That was going from Dearborn to Granger, Iowa... one had his built a week before mine and delivered to the very same dealership within seven days.. mine took two months.. so.. I don't know anymore, from a week to two months would be the best answer as far as I can tell.
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So, my blend date is today. How long does it take to complete a truck on the production line? I know it may sit waiting on chips but, how long does it take to build the truck? I guess another way of asking is how long is it on the assembly line
Or, am I even thinking of this correctly. I'm assuming that today the computer sent the information to the line and the frame started it's journey. Then the other parts come in and are added. until finally they drive it off the line and into shipping hell. I read somewhere that at full capacity an F-150 comes off the line every 55 seconds.
I toured the Mercedes factory in Germany and was impressed on how the vehicle proceeded down the line and parts just appeared and were added. That's one hell of a computer program that knows that a frame that started yesterday needs a powerboost engine 8 hours later on a spot further down the line. Then in another 40 stations they are going to add the 5 1/2 bed, etc, etc. I know it's not in that order and different stations do different things. Just using the above for an example.
Here's what I'm talking about. Look at the tires being added. You see two different sets of tires on the conveyer belt. How the hell does it match all that up and put it in the correct order for assembly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBRrT0e2W3Y
Or, am I even thinking of this correctly. I'm assuming that today the computer sent the information to the line and the frame started it's journey. Then the other parts come in and are added. until finally they drive it off the line and into shipping hell. I read somewhere that at full capacity an F-150 comes off the line every 55 seconds.
I toured the Mercedes factory in Germany and was impressed on how the vehicle proceeded down the line and parts just appeared and were added. That's one hell of a computer program that knows that a frame that started yesterday needs a powerboost engine 8 hours later on a spot further down the line. Then in another 40 stations they are going to add the 5 1/2 bed, etc, etc. I know it's not in that order and different stations do different things. Just using the above for an example.
Here's what I'm talking about. Look at the tires being added. You see two different sets of tires on the conveyer belt. How the hell does it match all that up and put it in the correct order for assembly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBRrT0e2W3Y
I had a blend date of July 14….tracker said it wasn’t built though until August 18. The Ford tracker‘s been saying it’s been built and shipped the the whole time.
They even gave me a Jack Cooper tracking number a month ago.
I contacted them on Friday and they said it’s on ramp 15 in Kansas City and I should now expect it September 27.
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I toured the Mercedes factory in Germany and was impressed on how the vehicle proceeded down the line and parts just appeared and were added. That's one hell of a computer program that knows that a frame that started yesterday needs a powerboost engine 8 hours later on a spot further down the line. Then in another 40 stations they are going to add the 5 1/2 bed, etc, etc. I know it's not in that order and different stations do different things. Just using the above for an example.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g3...chip-shortage/
FleetNews reported in October that Mercedes-Benz had to eliminate some features from various models earlier in the year. The list includes wireless smartphone charging pads, hands-free rear access systems, some LED headlights and some audio systems. FleetNews said AMG models were hit particularly hard.
At first, it seemed the ones that planned ahead seemed unscathed at first but all are now having issues. It's widespread. I am sure Ford is equally efficient but the chip shortage is messing things up.
