kbmotocross505

Hmm I see. Anything new on the 2013 that I forgot to mention? Eh, end of August starts the production line? Geez..

sluggo1

X2. You will see your new truck around middle of September most likely. Not in a month. Sorry. Why would a dealer give you all of that false information. I would be going somewhere else if possible. Dropped ball with first truck now making promises they definitely can't keep.

KILOFINAL

And I also see a "build out" date of September 9th on the Ford website when you build a 2012.

kbmotocross505

I don't know if I can hang on that long. Seriously this is starting to kill. I mean, I ordered my truck a month ago, and now the 13's are gonna be rolling around mid sept. So that's waiting a total of 4 months around there. I can't wait that long. Each passing week kills. And every ecoboost F150 on the road gets me irritated. I might as well say **** it and cancel it. And just get the F150 already at the shop. The screwed up 2012. Or i'll just go look into buying something else. One thing, I have terrible, i mean terrible patience. When its something so big and extravagant purchase, I want it done RIGHT and scheduled. Not pointing fingers at anybody, but whomever screwed up my build, thats a good way to scare away a customer and **** them off. I need my truck for work. I need something to pull a trailer with and carry. I actually have a use for this truck.

kbmotocross505

Guys this is all a mess right now, i'll keep you updated tomorrow on whats going on. Have a good night guys, thanks for the help.

TruckLarry

Methinks they had a matching one already on order...

smokeywren

Look in the mirror, and you'll see the one to blame. You didn't spend enough time and energy to learn the system before you ordered. Next time do it right. Here's how.

1. The dealerperson downloads and prints out a 2013 F-150 Order Guide, then gives it to you. Probably around 25 to 30 pages of detail. You take it home and build your truck on paper, listing every code and name for the items you want (and are willing to pay for), including the trim code. Be sure to include code C09 = priced DORA. DORA = dealer order receipt acknowledgment.

For me, I also want a copy of the price guide to determine is I really want to pay for that optional widget. The 2013 price guide probably won't be available yet, so I'd use the 2012 price guide to get a ballpark estimate of the prices of options that were available on the 2012 models. The dealerperson can print out a price guide from the new vehicle ordering system by mashing a few buttons.

2. The dealerperson using your list does a "test" order for your exact truck but uses a a "99" priority code so the order won't actually process. Then print out that order. You compare all the codes on that order to what you thought you ordered. Check every code. If you don't know what a code means, then find out. Probably simply use the Order Guide for the F-150 to learn all the order codes.

3. After the test order is perfect, then the dealerperson changes the priority code to 10 and submits the order. Your truck has been ordered. The dealerperson prints out an order confirmation. You double-check that order confirmation to be sure it has everything you thought you ordered, and nothing you didn't want to pay for.

4. One business day after the order was submitted, you go back to the dealer and ask for a copy of the DORA. The DORA tells you exactly what Ford has agreed to build for you. It should be the same as the order confirmation, but it may be slightly different. Plus it has all the prices you will pay for the various options and base price. Check it with a fine-toothed comb. If it's not perfect, the dealer still can make changes to the order for a short time. So you'll have wasted only a few hours instead of a few weeks or months to get the order right.

Now if the truck comes in screwed up, you can get angry at someone other than yourself. But by taking those steps, your truck will probably be exactly what you ordered. With the navigation radio included.

jlc41

Good infoe Smokeywren.

KILOFINAL

That was really good information smokeywren. Thanks

Mellman

yeah you won't see that 2013 until some time in mid to late september at best. they won't start making them until 8/27, and between build times and delivery delays it takes time... your dealer was blowing smoke up your rear end, perhaps they have a bridge they can sell you too, i hear it's located in a great neighborhood in brooklyn

you need to find a new dealer, because obviously this one isn't being up front with you at all