[oscarvan]

So my sales rep tells me the steps are....

1. Unscheduled (clean order can be built)
2. Selected for scheduling (in line to be scheduled)
3. Scheduled (has a build date, gets a VIN#)
4. Sent to plant (order has been received by plant to build)
5. Produced (its built)
6. Released (put into holding area)
7. In transit (on the way!)

And that we are currently at step 1, which means there are no commodity constraints and we can be scheduled...

Does anyone have more insight into the process that can give me an idea of the timeline?

Thanks.

 

[CrewVanMan]

I went back and checked your forum responses and you just ordered it on 11/30. It can take up to 3 weeks to get a VIN and scheduled build date.
I thought you were the one who ordered in July and still nothing but a VIN.

 

[oscarvan]

OK, so one doesn't know when step 2 takes place?

 

[fromtaipei]

I ordered mine on 11/22, got VIN 12/3, build 1/17/17, ETA 2/7/17

 

[CrewVanMan]

Selection for scheduling has to do with the following criteria:

Number of orders coming in by Ford dealers
Allocation that your dealer has to order your particular Transit
Similar types of Transit that are ordered such as wheelbase, roof heights, and options
Ford tends to group similar ordered Transits together such as fleet models that are usually identical orders

If you order follows the same as fromtaipel and your order was input on 11/30, then 11 days added would be 12/11 so you might get it in the next day or two. There may be a lot of fleet orders input right in front of your order by other dealers so you may be built behind those units.

 

[oscarvan]

I have been selected for scheduling!

 

[Unchained_Souls]

I am about to order my transit through a dealer also. However I plan on having the van delivered directly to Quigley 4x4 in Pennsylvania. I was wondering what your dealer is asking for as far as down payments for your order? I feel like my dealer asking for to much up front because of the delivery to Quigley. They want $3,000 down to get the order moving and 40% down when the order is placed. Seems like a lot for van I won't and Quigley won't see for 1-3 months. This seems outrageous to me. Am I crazy?


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[oscarvan]

I gave them $1000 to put in the order and when it gets to the dealer we proceed as if I was buying one sitting on the lot and apply for financing.

 

[Unchained_Souls]

That is what I thought should happen. Thanks for the reply.

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[DrJean]

I put $3 k deposit for the first van order, 0$ for the second.

 

[z06505]

My dealer has never charged anything until ordered vehicle was delivered. 4 orders placed over the years. I would look for another dealer. Did he use any lube?

 

[Unchained_Souls]

Ha!
After more discussion they are now looking for $3000 down and the rest when the van is delivered.

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[CrewVanMan]

You might check with Matt Ford and see if they can do a better deal. They usually just charge $1000 to order one and pay when you pick it up. Would need to know where your final pickup choice would be.

 

[oscarvan]

Build week is 2/10........Don't have VIN yet.

 

[CrewVanMan]

They should have a VIN if it has a scheduled build week. Get the dealer to send you the printout from Ford that shows the information on the build week. It usually has a VIN attached to the build.

 

[Unchained_Souls]

Is there a reason people want the VIN without the van?

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[CrewVanMan]

The VIN will tell you have a confirmed vehicle scheduled for assembly. When you get within 10 days of the scheduled build date, you should be able to see a copy of the window sticker online by having the VIN.

 

[oscarvan]

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I put it in in caps..... but.....

"A matching vehicle could not be determined. Please contact your dealer to get status updated about your order."

 

[CrewVanMan]

Now that you have a VIN, you can go to www.etis.ford.com site and plug your VIN into the 'vehicle' tab. It will give you the temporary features for your Transit build. Once your Transit is released from Quality Control, the plugged build date that now shows 30.11.0002 will have your actual build date.

 

[oscarvan]

Cool! Thanks..... When will I be able to see the window sticker again?