2018 Mustang Orders Placed Thread (Vote/Share Here)

rockflyersman said:

Does anyone know the website that you can track your car while it is in transit? Thanks

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Aaleck said:

Mustang Buying Basics






BASICS



How do I track my car if it’s on a train? (This information has been provided from forum user HalfMoon) You need to get your rail car number (also often called an "ETTX" number) from your dealer. This can actually start with "ETTX", or it may not.

Once you have that number you can track it via the phone:

CSX:

1. Call CSX at 1 800-235-2352
2. When prompted for location or weight, press 1 on your phone for location
3. When prompted for the car initials, say them and wait
4. When prompted for the 6-digit car number, say or key-in your 6 digit car number
5. When prompted for the next car, either say 'Done' or press the pound sign (#) twice

Union Pacific:
1. Call UP at 1 800-877-5123
2. Follow phone prompts for Trace
3. Say the rail car number completely and clearly. Example CNA704103 all together
4. Listen for your update

Only one may track your rail car or both from what I have read. In HalfMoon’s car both were updated and gave slightly different information at different parts of the journey so he used both.

How do track my car if it’s on a semi? As far as I know the only way to do this would be to contact the dealer (Rachel may or may not have this information). If you have any information to add please reply to this thread and contribute.



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wanted33 said:

If you guys ordered cars with the Performance package do you think that could be the hold up? I've owned Corvette's for years, and the plant will put constraints on certain package's because of availability. They will allow only a certain percentage of cars to be built with that package. But, GM will notify their dealers concerning these restraints so the customer can make the decision to keep the package, or not. I have no idea if Ford does the same thing. One thing for is if Ford does that they surely don't tell anyone.

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mvfjet said:

Probably referring to the Michelin Pilot Sport cup 2's that come on PP2. They crack at freezing temps.

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Stang33 said:

Your point is a good one. When my salesman told me he wouldn’t drive with those tires unless it was 60 degrees, it was a big reason I chose the PP1. I was under the impression they were talking about trouble getting the wheels, rather than the tires. But who really knows?

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Sig556 said:

This is really Bull S*** I went round and round with my Dealership trying to order the wheels I wanted with my 2018 (64L-647) and that was July 17, 2017.
I was told they would not be available until December 2017. So I chose (648) to keep the tire size at 19 inches. My car was delivered on January 15, 2018 and the wheels were still not available. And now the 2019's are up for orders. FORD GET A GRIP If you show a part in your order bank then have them available for the consumer. PLAIN AND SIMPLE.

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Silver Bullitt said:

Well, in checking with the order guy at my dealer, he told me that they are still taking 2018 orders. He actually has a couple more he is submitting today (apparently they are submitted on Wednesday and accepted on Thursday). He still has allocation for 2018's and is not aware of any restraints on 2018 orders at this time. He also said he thought they were going to be taking orders for 2019's on or about 3/22, but that would only be for bullitt orders. He wasn't sure when orders would be taken for non bullitt 2019's.

So here we have yet a different story on the Ford Mystang ordering saga. It almost makes me want to just say the heck with it and go see just how low they'd go on the '18 SS 1LE that I test drove since Ford can't seem to get me anything close to what I want. However, I think I'll just take a valium and check on my order in a couple weeks. I have to say Ford has some room for improvement in their communication and their ordering and scheduling process.

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Stang33 said:

I just received an update through my salesman, and I'm not happy about it. I basically told him that it's bad business for Ford to not let people know what is going on with our orders, and he agreed. This is what I was told: "This is all due to a wheel supplier restraint." And that according to their last conversation with their Ford representative, "nonperformance packs were to be built 4/30 and anything with PP was to be built AFTER 5/28." :frusty:

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Silver Bullitt said:

Was that specific to PP2?

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Stang33 said:

I quoted him word for word. "Anything with a PP" were his words, in an email. He also stated that an Expedition he ordered around Christmas still hasn't arrived, and he's not sure they even got a VIN yet. Sounded like a similar wheel restraint issue.

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Matco said:

Any one ask on the Ford Performance Chat yet about the possibility of a wheel back order?

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