Kris, donât let this crazy time distort your view on custom orders. Iâve custom ordered most of my vehicles mainly because I prefer less deluxe and manual versions which are not found typically on the lots. This is just a weird time because of the pandemic and the commodity constraints caused by shut downs and labor shortages. Hopefully things will improve and this wonât become normal.
Badlands vs Big Bend. The more electronics, the more constrained. When I ordered mine late last year, I was told approximately 4 months. Less for Base and Big Bends, more for Outerbanks and Badlands. Mine took 4 months but I also purposely did not order PP or 360+.
Person I was talking to (@Dtech) and myself both ordered BadlandsâŠnot sure where youâre getting BB?
You're totally right. I'm usually a logical person, but I think how badly I want this Badlands is causing me to get a little itchy. I really like the idea of having something built perfectly for me, favorite color and all. I'm sure the custom ordering process is much less painful outside the pandemic. Much like shopping for my first home isn't fun for me right now, this probably isn't the ideal time to place my first vehicle order either. Definitely not a good representation of the normal ordering process, I'm sure.
I'm right there with you in all the crazy. It's theoretically possible (though so improbable as to basically be impossible) that with production this week my BSBL could arrive by my birthday at the end of the month. This is not only my first brand new car (I've always let someone else take the big depreciation), but it's also my birthday present. In this age of instant gratification it sure would be nice if Ford was as efficient as Amazon. I keep consoling myself with how awesome it will be when it finally happens, but right now the process seems designed for maximum frustration. I hope Ford is as worn out by it as we are.
Man, I hope you get that birthday gift. It would be pretty incredible for it to show up that quickly after your build week. And I promise it is totally worth it. Even the Big Bend I have now is an astounding vehicle with so much style and capability. I've never loved a car before this one, and after test driving a Badlands, I'm jumping out of my skin for my own order to at least be scheduled. Please post tons of pictures for me to drool over when it shows up. Velocity Blue is my favorite color.
It would be awesome and inconvenient since I'm working 12s that week and 5P-5A to boot. I'd kind of like to have my faculties with me when I go say mean things to a finance guy.
I'm already imagining the odd looks I'll get from the dealership when I roll up and break out my camera gear. Yes, I'm bringing a small ladder so I can get a shot from higher than the roof line. If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing...at least that's how I'm going into this experience.
Hmmm, brain fart maybe?
That's crazy! I ordered my BL with everything in Feb, and scheduled for 6-27. Ordered after you, and have a production date before you. You got that engine cover on order don't you.Well just got moved to week of July 25th. It was July 4th. This is the 4th time it's been pushed back. Insane ordered 11-27-21
