Oh I get what you are saying. I just know some like the idea of a 'first edition' as a unique and limited vehicle. Sometimes the craziest things drive the market.
The "First Edition" moniker is only making dealerships and Ford more money. I don't see people scrambling for a FE or really needing one. The BL is more desirable. With that being said, I ordered a BB. LOL!
Yeah, how top trim FE didn't get it is hard to understand. That's about the only complaint about FE vs BL I have, aside from being more expensive.
Oh I think the Big Bend is more than capable. Had a dealer refer to it as the best bang for the buck with just enough included to be a comfortable and affordable off-road suv. I've had many more say the 2.0 in the badlands is a noticable difference in power and sound but it comes with additional pricing. Most said they would take the badlands route with the badlands upgrades package. I chose no package. Didn't want all the extras. In five years the FE will have the "first edition" credibility for some collectors. Sounds nuts, is nuts...but that's something you can't duplicate. It's a first edition. Can't rebuild that part improve on it etc. That's how collectors work in some cases. I know a few who put value on that.
Absolutely what it is. Likely July August September with parts driving the situation and possibly feedback on the 21s to build around issues.
I’m about done waiting. Ordered BL+BL on 2/22. No build date and now may be August-September. I started looking at Jeep Wranglers today. So disappointed!
Well I agree. Maybe lease a wrangler, let the sport shake down, and buy a 3.0 version when the jeep is up...or fall in love with the wrangler and Ford is one customer sol
At this point I would not be shocked. If inventory is tight and materials to build are being sucked up...moving back a couple days isn't crazy. I have a lease ending in June, ordered on March 26, and my dealer is still confident I should be OK. Even went so far as to say if it's late, I can turn in the lease to their dealer (different brand considered a conquest take) and he'd loan me a car until the Bronco is ready.
I'm in almost the same situation with my Fusion due back back in June, with the BL+BL ordered on 2/24 with no build date yet...I've been told I'll be able to extend the lease 3-6 months, but I was hoping to avoid that...
IceCapades, one of the moderators over BlueOvalForums.com, is confirming that the last date for these orders is now end of business today, 4/13. He seems to work for one of the production facilities at Ford, and is the source of all my updates for my Production Week Scheduling thread.
I never got any emails from Ford. My dealer supplied an order number. A couple weeks later I got another dealer email with build schedule and the VIN. Your dealer can supply it, I'd guess they have one if you have a schedule date.
