Originally posted by RedBirdDlx:
Your sequence in the build of 25,000 vehicles is based on how many your dealership was allocated and your relative position in line against that allocation.
We talk about being #7 of 15, or #5 of 5, etc. All dealerships got 1 new Thunderbird before any dealership got 2. The deaelrship with large allocations began getting their 2nd vehicles before the dealerships that only got 2.
Ford is producing the low 15,000 series vehicles now and most dealerships (with more that 4 units allocated) are at the half way point with their allocation. As the smaller allocation dealerships (1's and 2's) fall out of the sequencing, the orders will begin to flow more rapidly to the larger dealerships.
Ask your salesperson where you are in their order scheme. #X of Y. That will give you a rough estimation when your unit may be built. When your salesperson gives you a VIN, watch the build and delivery database to estimate delivery. Check your salesperson on Fridays or Saturdays for any changes - the Ford production scheduling system updates each Thursday evening. Once you have a VIN they will begin getting weekly updates on the status.
