[Shred with Ed]

Ford is previewing these 10 orders for our scheduling this week.

R1C
R2D
R2X
R2X
R2X
W2X
X2C
W3U
W3U
X9Y

One note..ALL of them have the 3.5L EcoBoost engine so looks like Ford has solved the problem for having that engine available. A few of these orders have the Virtual Rear View Mirror option, Black HID Headlamps, and one with the Bulkhead with Lockable Door. So looks like Ford is getting more of the options that were originally restricted for scheduling vehicles.

Fingers crossed on my W9C. Sick of trying to just negotiate a purchase at MSRP.

 

[CrewVanManInfo]

Ford is previewing these 10 orders for our scheduling this week.

R1C..Selected for production
R2D..Selected for production
R2X..Selected for production
R2X..Selected for production
R2X..Selected for production
W2X...Passed
X2C...Passed
W3U..Selected for production
W3U..Selected for production
X9Y..Selected for production
W3U..added to production schedule
X9Y..added to production schedule

One note..ALL of them have the 3.5L EcoBoost engine so looks like Ford has solved the problem for having that engine available. A few of these orders have the Virtual Rear View Mirror option, Black HID Headlamps, and one with the Bulkhead with Lockable Door. So looks like Ford is getting more of the options that were originally restricted for scheduling vehicles.

These are the selected body styles for this week. I will go back and post projected build dates once I get them from the Vehicle Visibility report

 

[LivingIn72]

I just received the email from Ford with my VIN and scheduled for production week of March 6th (which I know can/will change).
Hope to meet you soon Ed!

 

[UTSam]

Hot **** me too!

Looks like one of those R2Xs will be mine, also scheduled for the week of 3/6.

Let the games begin, hahaha!

Of note, my order includes, Ecoboost, sync4, 360 cam, virtual rearview, black HID, other stuff.

 

[PaMarz13]

@CrewVanManInfo still showing no availability on Power Sliding Door (65C) ?

 

[CrewVanManInfo]

No Availability as of this past week.

 

[warreng24]

Thanks for the updates Ed!

 

[SnooppDougg]

Our W3U ordered through Ed has been in the shipped status for about a week now, was excited that we might be able to pick it up soon but sounds like there is still some open work remaining…maybe those HID lights? Thanks for the status updates!

 

[perrettiphoto]

Ford has pretty much completed the scheduling for December and now everything moves to January. This week Ford is looking to pull 9 of our Transit orders and 8 of the 9 have the base 3.5L engine. This makes it more likely that the 3.5L EcoBoost engine is going to be holding up orders with that engine selection.

Ford sent us the list of holdups for this week and the 3.5L Ecoboost engine, SYNC4 audio packages, Heavy Duty Flooring, and HID Headlamps are the ones that are keeping Transits orders from being produced. These particular parts are getting high priority from Ford through the vendors for these parts so they will be pushing ahead to get them produced and onto the assembly line. This needs to happen as Ford is looking to add the extra work shift so having more available parts is essential to keep ALL of the assembly workers busy.

Here is the current preview group for this week. As we know, things may change during the week so the final scheduling will happen on Thursday.
Body..Eng..Exterior Color..Interior Trim
R1C...B..Oxford White...Dk Palazzo Gray Vinyl
R2D...B..Blue Mist...Ebony Cloth
R2X...B..Avalanche Gray...Ebony Cloth
R3U...E..Carbonized Gray...Dk Palazzo Gray Cloth
W2C..B..Ingot Silver...Ebony Leather
X2C...B..Oxford White...Dk Palazzo Gray Vinyl
X2Y...B..Blue Metallic...Dk Palazzo Gray Cloth
X9C...B..Blue Metallic...Ebony Cloth
X9Y...B..Abyss Gray...Dk Palazzo Gray Vinyl

Hello- I ordered my Ford Transit Connect in February 2022,. Nothing was built or scheduled, My order got moved to a 2023 Ford Transit Connect. That email came through in November 2022. Still nothing. Anyone else going through this?!?

 

[CrewVanManInfo]

The Transit Connect is built in Spain so you can have multiple problems when ordering one. This is supposedly the last year for the Transit Connect coming to the USA. Ford may bring the Transit Custom here to replace it.

 

[Shred with Ed]

Curious to know if any of these models getting scheduled have the Transit Trail package?

 

[jcbarr23]

Well, this is interesting.
YOUR VEHICLE IS SCHEDULED FOR PRODUCTION
Dear J Barrett,
We are excited to let you know your 2023 Transit XL CARGO VAN has been scheduled for production. Your vehicle is scheduled to be built the week of March 20, 2023.

I thought I ordered PSD, but apparently not. So will get much sooner than expected/needed.....

 

[Shred with Ed]

Well, this is interesting.
YOUR VEHICLE IS SCHEDULED FOR PRODUCTION
Dear J Barrett,
We are excited to let you know your 2023 Transit XL CARGO VAN has been scheduled for production. Your vehicle is scheduled to be built the week of March 20, 2023.

I thought I ordered PSD, but apparently not. So will get much sooner than expected/needed.....

Seems like a boiler plate response. I have something similar and it only has the color and seats correct LOL.

 

[jcbarr23]

No, it matches preview order and such. Somehow I was an idiot on my first list of options I sent in (felt rushed with the 9/22 deadline).

Accessories

• Front Sensing System
• Carpet Floor Mats, Front
• Fixed Rear Cargo Door Glass and Fixed 2nd row Passenger-side Glass
• Engine Block Heater (400W Rating)
• Reverse Sensing System
• Vehicle Maintenance Monitor
• B-Pillar Assist Handle
• Spare Tire and Wheel Delete
• Heavy-Duty Front Axle
• Keys: 2 additional (4 total) with key fobs
• Auxiliary Fuse Panel with High Spec Interface Connector
• Front Overhead Shelf
• Passive Entry/Passive Start (PEPS)
• Dual AGM Batteries (70 amp-hr each)
• Perimeter Alarm
• Power Running Board
• Virtual Rearview Mirror
• Modified Vehicle Wiring System
• Front Fog Lamps
• Roof Marker Lamp Delete
• Power Outlet (110V/400W)
• Illuminated Sun Visors
• Wheel Well Liners – Black (Front only)
• Remote Start
• Dual Alternator (250 amps each)
• Blind Spot Assist 1.0
• Wiper Activated Headlamps
• Auxiliary Fuel Port Extension Line
• Extended Range Fuel Tank – Capless Fuel Fill, 31 US gallons (midship)
• Auto Start Stop Removal
• Black High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps
• Dual-note Horn
• Less Rear Seats
• High Resolution Digital Camera
• Privacy Glass
• Carpet, Front only
• Keyless Entry Keypad

Packages

• Auxiliary Heater Prep Package without Rear Controls
• 101A

Interior

• SYNC 4 w/HD/Nav/Intel Adpt Crs
• Ebony Cloth Seats
• Dark Palazzo

Model Information

• XL
• AWD
• 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 Engine
• 10-Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission with SelectShift®

Exterior

• 3.73 Limited Slip Axle
• 235/65R16C 121/119 R BSW all-season
• Transit EL 350 HD
• 16” Matte Black Alloy Wheel
• Blue Mist

 

[CrewVanManInfo]

Curious to know if any of these models getting scheduled have the Transit Trail package?

Don't expect any Transit Trail models before April 3rd. What may happen is the 3rd shift will build some of these vans and the next day they will go to the MOD Shop to get converted. As the MOD Shop clears off their lot, the plant will build more of the base units that go to the MOD Shop for conversion. They will transport the Silver painted wheels back and forth between the MOD Shop and the plant as they add the special wheels to the Transit Trail models.

 

[Vanimallover]

How is Ford going to explain how they suddenly came up with all these parts that they have been claiming are in short supply?

It’s great for people who want the Transit Trail that Ford is so anxious to get their new project out, but what about the backlog of vans for people who have been waiting months and/or years?!

 

[CrewVanManInfo]

From the Transit orders that we have been seeing pulled for scheduling and the ones that have recently arrived at the dealership, Ford is getting the options that have been in short supply. Just this week I had 3 Transits with the Virtual Rear View Camera delivered to the dealership as well as some with the Black HID Headlamps. Somewhere down the line they have confidence that the parts supply is getting better and that is why the commitment for starting a 3rd work shift.

Right now the one area I am seeing getting shorted are the passenger vans. Some of the standard features like the HID Headlamps and the SYNC4 audio packages have been in short supply and a few of those options are getting placed on cargo vans. Waiting to see if Ford starts ramping up the scheduling for the passenger vans.

 

[CrewVanManInfo]

Here is the lineup for our February build dates.

R3U - 2/1
X9X - 2/1
X9C - 2/2
X9C - 2/3
R2D - 2/3
R1C - 2/6
R2X - 2/6
W3U - 2/7
X2C - 2/9
R1C - 2/10
R1D - 2/14
R2C - 2/16
R2D - 2/27

There was a large group of late January build dates so there may be a lot of Transit delivered to the dealership in February.

 

[dieamimimallfan]

Here is the lineup for our February build dates.

R3U - 2/1
X9X - 2/1
X9C - 2/2
X9C - 2/3
R2D - 2/3
R1C - 2/6
R2X - 2/6
W3U - 2/7
X2C - 2/9
R1C - 2/10
R1D - 2/14
R2C - 2/16
R2D - 2/27

There was a large group of late January build dates so there may be a lot of Transit delivered to the dealership in February.

I have an order for a U8X back on June, 8, 22. Just wanting to know if you have or will know when those get built?

 

[CrewVanManInfo]

Check with your ordering dealer. I do not have a U8X on any orders, just the U8U which is the AWD version. Yours is the RWD version. I have delivered 2 of the U8U models and just a stock order one left.