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Based on this thread and the steering wheel issue, plus the Detroit Free Press article about 8,000 Mustangs waiting to be finished, my guess is that the cars that show as produced and awaiting shipment are still waiting for their steering wheels.
The Ford Order Tracking System (formerly COTUS) is not very reliable. Installing 8,000 steering wheels on cars sitting in parking lots (close together I imagine) in the middle of winter while also considering inspections, accidents, etc, is going to take some time.
Then I also foresee some shipping backlog.
I've posted in here before but my car showed as Produced on 2/12 and awaiting shipment then- and still is.
The Ford Order Tracking System (formerly COTUS) is not very reliable. Installing 8,000 steering wheels on cars sitting in parking lots (close together I imagine) in the middle of winter while also considering inspections, accidents, etc, is going to take some time.
Then I also foresee some shipping backlog.
I've posted in here before but my car showed as Produced on 2/12 and awaiting shipment then- and still is.
Zooks527
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Very true. Even if a technician can add the wheels to, say, 10 cars an hour (which seems to be a reasonable rate based on information from workers at the plant) and they put, say, 10 guys on it, it would still take 2 weeks to upfit that many cars. They also still have to be blended into the QC and shipping functions, which will take some time. Even if the Steering Wheel Fairy came down, waved her wand, and they were all done today, moving up to 8000 cars into a shipping system designed for even 800/day will take some time when the current production rate is added in.
At least you're show as "Awaiting Shipping". A bunch of us are stuck at "In Production / Produced" with a date.
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Interesting. Nice to know so I wont be too mad if I beat my new car home in May. Thank you for this!
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I gave them my 2014 GT as trade and cash deposit.
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IronG
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What made you do that? You wouldn't be able to trade your car in when you picked it up? You don't need to actually buy the car until you pick up the new one, no different than buying off the lot. Guess you had your reasons, however I would never do that.
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I have my window sticker, and I'm in production this week. Today is actually my blend date on the window sticker sooo it's just becoming more and more real.. 
Zooks527
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I've never had a dealer give me a fixed price on a trade for an ordered car, as they can't be certain of the condition of the trade when the car on order arrives. In that case, I can see giving the trade-in early if you have another vehicle to drive in the meantime.
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They thought they could sell it faster in August when I placed my order and it guaranteed my trade in value. Never thought it would have come to this... week 29 and counting. Still no ETA...
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IronG
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Agree with a fixed price on a car that won't be traded in for a couple months, but why would you give them an asset like a car prior to getting the new ordered car. Too many things could happen to throw the deal off. Also, if you have another car to drive, just park the trade in in the garage. The dealer is going to want to sell the new car to you as much as you want to buy it. Negotiation for the trade it should not differ much, if anything you lose your leverage dong it up front. Anyway, just my style of buying cars. For me, I have not trade in for my Mustang. I will be just handing them a certified check for the new Mustang, signing the paperwork and driving off :-),
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Congrats! What color? When did you order and what is your EDD? Just trying to confirm that most PP2's ordered between Sept and Jan will come end of March beginning of April. So far this is been the case.
IronG
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They new back then they were not going to get it quickly. Their true goal was to make it harder for you to walk away. Also, they still have not sold your trade in?
Zooks527
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Same here. I sold my 235 in a private sale last month (just before news of the steering wheel delays broke
) and will just pay for the Mustang when it finally comes in. Last time, the BMW dealer took a personal check. Be interesting to see if the Ford dealer will or if he's going to make me go to the bank.
IronG
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Timing is everything!Same here. I sold my 235 in a private sale last month (just before news of the steering wheel delays broke
Last time, the BMW dealer took a personal check. Be interesting to see if the Ford dealer will or if he's going to make me go to the bank.
I am using the bank check as a point of leverage. I want to make sure ahead of my arrival that the full OTD cost is settled. So letting them know I am bring a certified check for the exact amount in the sales contract for me make it final. No more wiggle room for making any changes. Now if the rebate changes in my favor, They will just cut me a check. I have no doubt they would take a personal check.
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