[ChasingCoral]

INFORMATION
23MY F-150 Lightning Order Bank Open Information

ACTION REQUESTED
Inform your teams of Order Bank Open timing and reservation to order details for 23MY F-150 Lightning

SUMMARY
23MY F-150 Lightning pricing and order guides will be published on August 9th. Ford will continue to utilize the Wave Invitation Approach to convert remaining retail reservation holders to orders for 23MY production. Any 22MY invited reservation holder that chose “Extend My Reservation” on an unavailable configuration previously will be prioritized first to be invited to place an order in the month of August.

23MY F-150 Lightning Key Product Updates

• Launch of Police SSV Package for Ford Pro Customers
• Standard-Range Battery Increases Range to 240 Miles
• All-New Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Technology included in Tow Technology Package
• New Paint Colors
  • Avalanche Gray
  • Azure Gray Metallic
• Removed 22MY Content
  • AM Radio
  • Paint Colors: Iced Blue Silver, Smoked Quartz Metallic, Atlas Blue

Key Dates

• August 9th
  • 23MY F-150 Lightning Price List, Order Guide and Build & Price available
• August 10th
  • Ford Pro Commercial Customer ordering available
• August 11th
  • Wave 1 Invitations = All 22MY invited Pro Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
• August 24th
  • Wave 2 Invitations = All 22MY invited XLT Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
• Mid-September
  • Wave 3 Invitations = First 23MY wave invitation period that will begin to invite remaining unconverted F-150 Lightning reservation holders
    Note: More information will be available in early September for Wave 3 invitation detail as well as 23MY Wave Invite ordering plan for remaining unconverted reservation holders.

23MY Retail Reservation to Order Process

• Ford will continue to invite reservation holders to place orders in waves for 23MY ordering
• F-150 Lightning will continue to leverage both online & offline reservation to order conversion
• ONLY invited reservation holder orders that are converted (either online & offline) will be selected for scheduling
  • Order Amendments should be made in WBDO
  • CONCEPS orders & amendments will not be accepted (will result in compatibility errors)

22MY to 23MY Model Year Change Over (MYCO) Retail Customer Orders
Through the month of August, scheduling will continue to finalize the remaining weeks of final Build-Out scheduling for 22MY F-150 Lightning. Any unscheduled 22MY F-150 Lightning customer orders that do not schedule in 22MY production will be converted to a 23MY order. Ford is targeting the week of August 22nd to begin the 22MY to 23MY MYCO process for any remaining unscheduled customer orders. It is important that existing unscheduled 22MY F-150 Lightning orders are not cancelled.

23MY Wave Invitations

• 23MY Wave 1 & 2 invitations will specifically target all 22MY invited reservation holders that chose to “Extend My Reservation” for a 22MY Pro Series or XLT Series unavailable configuration previously.
• Wave 3 will be the first 23MY wave invitations that will begin to invite remaining unconverted F-150 Lightning reservation holders.
• Prior to each invitation wave, the Ford.com online configurator will be updated to provide directional ETA’s of vehicle delivery timing based on the availability of each configuration.
• Dealers will be able to confirm the list of reservation holders for their dealership in each wave directly prior to each specific wave via the ROVP site. (i.e. 23MY Wave 1 invite list will be noted as “2301” in the ROVP reservation report dashboard)
• Wave 1 Invites
  • Invitee list: All 22MY invited Pro Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
  • Timing: Pro Series ordering available August 11th through August 22nd
    Note: Invited reservation holders will have the ability to order other available configurations through September 30th
• Wave 2 Invites
  • Invitee list: All 22MY invited XLT Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
  • Timing: XLT Series ordering available August 24th through September 5th
    Note: Invited reservation holders will have the ability to order other available configurations through September 30th
• More information will be available in early September for Wave 3 invitation detail as well as 23MY Wave Invite ordering plan for remaining unconverted reservation holders.
• Note: Each 23MY wave invitation ordering period available configurations, pricing, and estimated delivery timing is subject to change and not guaranteed until time of order.

23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Customer Satisfaction Private Offer
Any current 22MY F-150 Lightning retail customer order that is converted to a 23MY order via MYCO process and 22MY invited reservation holders who chose to “Extend My Reservation” for an unavailable configuration previously will be eligible for a 23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Private Offer. Please refer to separate 23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Customer Satisfaction Private Offer communication for full details.

F-150 Lightning Ford Pro Commercial Customer Ordering

• 23MY F-150 Lightning ordering will be available beginning on August 10th
• For Ford Pro customers, 23MY F-150 Lightning will be following the quarterly ordering process to better manage scheduling and allocations
  • Details on the Quarterly Allocation Order Bank Management Process can be found in EFC #10107, May 30, 2022
  • 56A Customers -- FIN allocation cap (limit) for quarter is 4 unless otherwise authorized by Ford account manager
  • 56M Customers -- FIN allocation cap (limit) for quarter is 4
• Due to the overwhelming demand for the F-150 Lightning, not all orders will be able to be produced. Please set expectations with your customers accordingly.
• All orders (regardless of initial submission or resubmission) need to go through the Ford Pro Order Verification Process (EFC#10100, May 30, 2022)
• Orders submitted in excess of FIN allocation volume:
  • Will not be considered for scheduling.
  • Will not be rolled over or price protected and will be excised from the order bank if orders remain at the end of the quarter.
• Order Status for orders received after final order due date, each quarter, or are in excess of FIN allocation, will reflect “Material Hold-Quarterly Order Bank Closed”.
• 23MY F-150 Lightning Ordering

Chip Shortage Impact
While the automotive industry continues to be confronted by supply chain shortages, Ford is working diligently to ensure our vehicles are delivered on a timely basis to meet customer demand. These shortages impact a wide variety of components used to manufacture our products. The following 22MY F-150 Lightning actions continue to be implemented for 23MY F-150 Lightning Orders through 4Q 2022:

• Multi-Contour Seats with Active Motion Removal (91X) is required (Platinum)
• Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch Removal (63X) is required (Optional Tow Technology Package on Pro, XLT, & Lariat 510A. Standard on Lariat 511A & Platinum)

 

[PNWest]

This is great info and thank you for sharing. Looks like waiting game for most of us continues into early September!

 

[RDale]

INFORMATION
23MY F-150 Lightning Order Bank Open Information

ACTION REQUESTED
Inform your teams of Order Bank Open timing and reservation to order details for 23MY F-150 Lightning

SUMMARY
23MY F-150 Lightning pricing and order guides will be published on August 9th. Ford will continue to utilize the Wave Invitation Approach to convert remaining retail reservation holders to orders for 23MY production. Any 22MY invited reservation holder that chose “Extend My Reservation” on an unavailable configuration previously will be prioritized first to be invited to place an order in the month of August.

23MY F-150 Lightning Key Product Updates

• Launch of Police SSV Package for Ford Pro Customers
• Standard-Range Battery Increases Range to 240 Miles
• All-New Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Technology included in Tow Technology Package
• New Paint Colors
  • Avalanche Gray
  • Azure Gray Metallic
• Removed 22MY Content
  • AM Radio
  • Paint Colors: Iced Blue Silver, Smoked Quartz Metallic, Atlas Blue

Key Dates

• August 9th
  • 23MY F-150 Lightning Price List, Order Guide and Build & Price available
• August 10th
  • Ford Pro Commercial Customer ordering available
• August 11th
  • Wave 1 Invitations = All 22MY invited Pro Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
• August 24th
  • Wave 2 Invitations = All 22MY invited XLT Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
• Mid-September
  • Wave 3 Invitations = First 23MY wave invitation period that will begin to invite remaining unconverted F-150 Lightning reservation holders
    Note: More information will be available in early September for Wave 3 invitation detail as well as 23MY Wave Invite ordering plan for remaining unconverted reservation holders.

23MY Retail Reservation to Order Process

• Ford will continue to invite reservation holders to place orders in waves for 23MY ordering
• F-150 Lightning will continue to leverage both online & offline reservation to order conversion
• ONLY invited reservation holder orders that are converted (either online & offline) will be selected for scheduling
  • Order Amendments should be made in WBDO
  • CONCEPS orders & amendments will not be accepted (will result in compatibility errors)

22MY to 23MY Model Year Change Over (MYCO) Retail Customer Orders
Through the month of August, scheduling will continue to finalize the remaining weeks of final Build-Out scheduling for 22MY F-150 Lightning. Any unscheduled 22MY F-150 Lightning customer orders that do not schedule in 22MY production will be converted to a 23MY order. Ford is targeting the week of August 22nd to begin the 22MY to 23MY MYCO process for any remaining unscheduled customer orders. It is important that existing unscheduled 22MY F-150 Lightning orders are not cancelled.

23MY Wave Invitations

• 23MY Wave 1 & 2 invitations will specifically target all 22MY invited reservation holders that chose to “Extend My Reservation” for a 22MY Pro Series or XLT Series unavailable configuration previously.
• Wave 3 will be the first 23MY wave invitations that will begin to invite remaining unconverted F-150 Lightning reservation holders.
• Prior to each invitation wave, the Ford.com online configurator will be updated to provide directional ETA’s of vehicle delivery timing based on the availability of each configuration.
• Dealers will be able to confirm the list of reservation holders for their dealership in each wave directly prior to each specific wave via the ROVP site. (i.e. 23MY Wave 1 invite list will be noted as “2301” in the ROVP reservation report dashboard)
• Wave 1 Invites
  • Invitee list: All 22MY invited Pro Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
  • Timing: Pro Series ordering available August 11th through August 22nd
    Note: Invited reservation holders will have the ability to order other available configurations through September 30th
• Wave 2 Invites
  • Invitee list: All 22MY invited XLT Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
  • Timing: XLT Series ordering available August 24th through September 5th
    Note: Invited reservation holders will have the ability to order other available configurations through September 30th
• More information will be available in early September for Wave 3 invitation detail as well as 23MY Wave Invite ordering plan for remaining unconverted reservation holders.
• Note: Each 23MY wave invitation ordering period available configurations, pricing, and estimated delivery timing is subject to change and not guaranteed until time of order.

23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Customer Satisfaction Private Offer
Any current 22MY F-150 Lightning retail customer order that is converted to a 23MY order via MYCO process and 22MY invited reservation holders who chose to “Extend My Reservation” for an unavailable configuration previously will be eligible for a 23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Private Offer. Please refer to separate 23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Customer Satisfaction Private Offer communication for full details.

F-150 Lightning Ford Pro Commercial Customer Ordering

• 23MY F-150 Lightning ordering will be available beginning on August 10th
• For Ford Pro customers, 23MY F-150 Lightning will be following the quarterly ordering process to better manage scheduling and allocations
  • Details on the Quarterly Allocation Order Bank Management Process can be found in EFC #10107, May 30, 2022
  • 56A Customers -- FIN allocation cap (limit) for quarter is 4 unless otherwise authorized by Ford account manager
  • 56M Customers -- FIN allocation cap (limit) for quarter is 4
• Due to the overwhelming demand for the F-150 Lightning, not all orders will be able to be produced. Please set expectations with your customers accordingly.
• All orders (regardless of initial submission or resubmission) need to go through the Ford Pro Order Verification Process (EFC#10100, May 30, 2022)
• Orders submitted in excess of FIN allocation volume:
  • Will not be considered for scheduling.
  • Will not be rolled over or price protected and will be excised from the order bank if orders remain at the end of the quarter.
• Order Status for orders received after final order due date, each quarter, or are in excess of FIN allocation, will reflect “Material Hold-Quarterly Order Bank Closed”.
• 23MY F-150 Lightning Ordering

Chip Shortage Impact
While the automotive industry continues to be confronted by supply chain shortages, Ford is working diligently to ensure our vehicles are delivered on a timely basis to meet customer demand. These shortages impact a wide variety of components used to manufacture our products. The following 22MY F-150 Lightning actions continue to be implemented for 23MY F-150 Lightning Orders through 4Q 2022:

• Multi-Contour Seats with Active Motion Removal (91X) is required (Platinum)
• Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch Removal (63X) is required (Optional Tow Technology Package on Pro, XLT, & Lariat 510A. Standard on Lariat 511A & Platinum)

It's quite the colour change for Ford to make after 1 year. Any idea why they're getting rid of Iced Blue Silver, Smoked Quartz Metallic and Atlas Blue?

 

[jmft08]

first I have seen of the removal of the onboard scale and smart hitch...assume this means that the range calculator will not work correctly for towing, anyone know if this is something that can be added later or do we have to decide to order without the option or wait more...seat issue seems minor in comparison but if the onboard scales impact ability to predict range for towing that might be a bigger deal

 

[HellBoy]

first I have seen of the removal of the onboard scale and smart hitch...assume this means that the range calculator will not work correctly for towing, anyone know if this is something that can be added later or do we have to decide to order without the option or wait more...seat issue seems minor in comparison but if the onboard scales impact ability to predict range for towing that might be a bigger deal

highly doubt you can add this type of components after your build is complete - it involves hardware and software. Too bad the one liner doesn't describe if both hardware and software are not included.

 

[THEsocalledfan]

This is great info and thank you for sharing. Looks like waiting game for most of us continues into early September!

Yep, that is how I read it. I was all pumped for an invite tomorrow; now I know it is at least another month. I probably need it after the price hike sting and loss of the tax credit.

Does anyone know for certain if charge station pro is still included with each ER truck? They have gone tesla with the mobile charger and are charging $500.

 

[208]

Yep, that is how I read it. I was all pumped for an invite tomorrow; now I know it is at least another month. I probably need it after the price hike sting and loss of the tax credit.

Does anyone know for certain if charge station pro is still included with each ER truck? They have gone tesla with the mobile charger and are charging $500.

A consideration, the Tesla mobile EVSE is less than half the price and has better tech. It seems a thoughtful person would forgo the $500 Ford EVSE for the $200 Tesla model.
🤔

 

[Leaf to Lightning : )]

the Lightning order bank does not open August 11th, unless you ALREADY have a reservation, and unless you are lucky enough to receive an INVITE to order, and from a 2022 Order Invite that was DEFERRED. People make these headlines as though anyone who wants to jump in and order a Lightning can do so on August 11th - but that's fake news and leading others toward confusion.
NO ONE who didn't already have a reservation from LAST YEAR, and likely mostly only those who clicked on 5/20/21, will likely receive an invitation for 2023.
With over 200,000 reservation from 2021, and only less than 20,000 trucks built as 2022 models, it is sounding more like only about 40-60,000 trucks will be built in the whole of 2023's model year. That's TRIPLE this year's numbers but still leaves more than 120,000 reservations standing in line.
I do believe Ford can ramp up production, and they are adding on to their existing REV Facility, but that's a BIG leap in production numbers, and that's only IF all the commodity build products are actually on the same track and arrive in a timely matter, not to mention the 'chip' issues.

the title should read:
"A FEW Lightning RESERVATION Holders MAY Get A Chance To Order A 2023 LIGHTNING Later This Year!"

 

[ChasingCoral]

INFORMATION
23MY F-150 Lightning Order Bank Open Information

ACTION REQUESTED
Inform your teams of Order Bank Open timing and reservation to order details for 23MY F-150 Lightning

SUMMARY
23MY F-150 Lightning pricing and order guides will be published on August 9th. Ford will continue to utilize the Wave Invitation Approach to convert remaining retail reservation holders to orders for 23MY production. Any 22MY invited reservation holder that chose “Extend My Reservation” on an unavailable configuration previously will be prioritized first to be invited to place an order in the month of August.

23MY F-150 Lightning Key Product Updates

• Launch of Police SSV Package for Ford Pro Customers
• Standard-Range Battery Increases Range to 240 Miles
• All-New Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Technology included in Tow Technology Package
• New Paint Colors
  • Avalanche Gray
  • Azure Gray Metallic
• Removed 22MY Content
  • AM Radio
  • Paint Colors: Iced Blue Silver, Smoked Quartz Metallic, Atlas Blue

Key Dates

• August 9th
  • 23MY F-150 Lightning Price List, Order Guide and Build & Price available
• August 10th
  • Ford Pro Commercial Customer ordering available
• August 11th
  • Wave 1 Invitations = All 22MY invited Pro Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
• August 24th
  • Wave 2 Invitations = All 22MY invited XLT Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
• Mid-September
  • Wave 3 Invitations = First 23MY wave invitation period that will begin to invite remaining unconverted F-150 Lightning reservation holders
    Note: More information will be available in early September for Wave 3 invitation detail as well as 23MY Wave Invite ordering plan for remaining unconverted reservation holders.

23MY Retail Reservation to Order Process

• Ford will continue to invite reservation holders to place orders in waves for 23MY ordering
• F-150 Lightning will continue to leverage both online & offline reservation to order conversion
• ONLY invited reservation holder orders that are converted (either online & offline) will be selected for scheduling
  • Order Amendments should be made in WBDO
  • CONCEPS orders & amendments will not be accepted (will result in compatibility errors)

22MY to 23MY Model Year Change Over (MYCO) Retail Customer Orders
Through the month of August, scheduling will continue to finalize the remaining weeks of final Build-Out scheduling for 22MY F-150 Lightning. Any unscheduled 22MY F-150 Lightning customer orders that do not schedule in 22MY production will be converted to a 23MY order. Ford is targeting the week of August 22nd to begin the 22MY to 23MY MYCO process for any remaining unscheduled customer orders. It is important that existing unscheduled 22MY F-150 Lightning orders are not cancelled.

23MY Wave Invitations

• 23MY Wave 1 & 2 invitations will specifically target all 22MY invited reservation holders that chose to “Extend My Reservation” for a 22MY Pro Series or XLT Series unavailable configuration previously.
• Wave 3 will be the first 23MY wave invitations that will begin to invite remaining unconverted F-150 Lightning reservation holders.
• Prior to each invitation wave, the Ford.com online configurator will be updated to provide directional ETA’s of vehicle delivery timing based on the availability of each configuration.
• Dealers will be able to confirm the list of reservation holders for their dealership in each wave directly prior to each specific wave via the ROVP site. (i.e. 23MY Wave 1 invite list will be noted as “2301” in the ROVP reservation report dashboard)
• Wave 1 Invites
  • Invitee list: All 22MY invited Pro Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
  • Timing: Pro Series ordering available August 11th through August 22nd
    Note: Invited reservation holders will have the ability to order other available configurations through September 30th
• Wave 2 Invites
  • Invitee list: All 22MY invited XLT Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
  • Timing: XLT Series ordering available August 24th through September 5th
    Note: Invited reservation holders will have the ability to order other available configurations through September 30th
• More information will be available in early September for Wave 3 invitation detail as well as 23MY Wave Invite ordering plan for remaining unconverted reservation holders.
• Note: Each 23MY wave invitation ordering period available configurations, pricing, and estimated delivery timing is subject to change and not guaranteed until time of order.

23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Customer Satisfaction Private Offer
Any current 22MY F-150 Lightning retail customer order that is converted to a 23MY order via MYCO process and 22MY invited reservation holders who chose to “Extend My Reservation” for an unavailable configuration previously will be eligible for a 23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Private Offer. Please refer to separate 23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Customer Satisfaction Private Offer communication for full details.

F-150 Lightning Ford Pro Commercial Customer Ordering

• 23MY F-150 Lightning ordering will be available beginning on August 10th
• For Ford Pro customers, 23MY F-150 Lightning will be following the quarterly ordering process to better manage scheduling and allocations
  • Details on the Quarterly Allocation Order Bank Management Process can be found in EFC #10107, May 30, 2022
  • 56A Customers -- FIN allocation cap (limit) for quarter is 4 unless otherwise authorized by Ford account manager
  • 56M Customers -- FIN allocation cap (limit) for quarter is 4
• Due to the overwhelming demand for the F-150 Lightning, not all orders will be able to be produced. Please set expectations with your customers accordingly.
• All orders (regardless of initial submission or resubmission) need to go through the Ford Pro Order Verification Process (EFC#10100, May 30, 2022)
• Orders submitted in excess of FIN allocation volume:
  • Will not be considered for scheduling.
  • Will not be rolled over or price protected and will be excised from the order bank if orders remain at the end of the quarter.
• Order Status for orders received after final order due date, each quarter, or are in excess of FIN allocation, will reflect “Material Hold-Quarterly Order Bank Closed”.
• 23MY F-150 Lightning Ordering

Chip Shortage Impact
While the automotive industry continues to be confronted by supply chain shortages, Ford is working diligently to ensure our vehicles are delivered on a timely basis to meet customer demand. These shortages impact a wide variety of components used to manufacture our products. The following 22MY F-150 Lightning actions continue to be implemented for 23MY F-150 Lightning Orders through 4Q 2022:

• Multi-Contour Seats with Active Motion Removal (91X) is required (Platinum)
• Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch Removal (63X) is required (Optional Tow Technology Package on Pro, XLT, & Lariat 510A. Standard on Lariat 511A & Platinum)

A newer update to dealers shows that Wave 3 will open mid-September.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Update:

INFORMATION
23MY F-150 Lightning Order Bank Open Information

ACTION REQUESTED
Inform your teams of Order Bank Open timing and reservation to order details for 23MY F-150 Lightning

SUMMARY
23MY F-150 Lightning pricing and order guides will be published on August 9th. Ford will continue to utilize the Wave Invitation Approach to convert remaining retail reservation holders to orders for 23MY production. Any 22MY invited reservation holder that chose “Extend My Reservation” on an unavailable configuration previously will be prioritized first to be invited to place an order in the month of August.

23MY F-150 Lightning Key Product Updates

• Launch of Police SSV Package for Ford Pro Customers
• Standard-Range Battery Increases Range to 240 Miles
• All-New Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Technology included in Tow Technology Package
• New Paint Colors
  • Avalanche Gray
  • Azure Gray Metallic
• Removed 22MY Content
  • AM Radio
  • Paint Colors: Iced Blue Silver, Smoked Quartz Metallic, Atlas Blue

Key Dates

• August 9th
  • 23MY F-150 Lightning Price List, Order Guide and Build & Price available
• August 10th
  • Ford Pro Commercial Customer ordering available
• August 11th
  • Wave 1 Invitations = All 22MY invited Pro Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
• August 24th
  • Wave 2 Invitations = All 22MY invited XLT Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
• Mid-September
  • Wave 3 Invitations = First 23MY wave invitation period that will begin to invite remaining unconverted F-150 Lightning reservation holders
    Note: More information will be available in early September for Wave 3 invitation detail as well as 23MY Wave Invite ordering plan for remaining unconverted reservation holders.

23MY Retail Reservation to Order Process

• Ford will continue to invite reservation holders to place orders in waves for 23MY ordering
• F-150 Lightning will continue to leverage both online & offline reservation to order conversion
• ONLY invited reservation holder orders that are converted (either online & offline) will be selected for scheduling
  • Order Amendments should be made in WBDO
  • CONCEPS orders & amendments will not be accepted (will result in compatibility errors)

22MY to 23MY Model Year Change Over (MYCO) Retail Customer Orders
Through the month of August, scheduling will continue to finalize the remaining weeks of final Build-Out scheduling for 22MY F-150 Lightning. Any unscheduled 22MY F-150 Lightning customer orders that do not schedule in 22MY production will be converted to a 23MY order. Ford is targeting the week of August 22nd to begin the 22MY to 23MY MYCO process for any remaining unscheduled customer orders. It is important that existing unscheduled 22MY F-150 Lightning orders are not cancelled.

23MY Wave Invitations

• 23MY Wave 1 & 2 invitations will specifically target all 22MY invited reservation holders that chose to “Extend My Reservation” for a 22MY Pro Series or XLT Series unavailable configuration previously.
• Wave 3 will be the first 23MY wave invitations that will begin to invite remaining unconverted F-150 Lightning reservation holders.
• Prior to each invitation wave, the Ford.com online configurator will be updated to provide directional ETA’s of vehicle delivery timing based on the availability of each configuration.
• Dealers will be able to confirm the list of reservation holders for their dealership in each wave directly prior to each specific wave via the ROVP site. (i.e. 23MY Wave 1 invite list will be noted as “2301” in the ROVP reservation report dashboard)
• Wave 1 Invites
  • Invitee list: All 22MY invited Pro Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
  • Timing: Pro Series ordering available August 11th through August 22nd
    Note: Invited reservation holders will have the ability to order other available configurations through September 30th
• Wave 2 Invites
  • Invitee list: All 22MY invited XLT Series “Extend My Reservation” waitlist reservation holders
  • Timing: XLT Series ordering available August 24th through September 5th
    Note: Invited reservation holders will have the ability to order other available configurations through September 30th
• More information will be available in early September for Wave 3 invitation detail as well as 23MY Wave Invite ordering plan for remaining unconverted reservation holders.
• Note: Each 23MY wave invitation ordering period available configurations, pricing, and estimated delivery timing is subject to change and not guaranteed until time of order.

23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Customer Satisfaction Private Offer
Any current 22MY F-150 Lightning retail customer order that is converted to a 23MY order via MYCO process and 22MY invited reservation holders who chose to “Extend My Reservation” for an unavailable configuration previously will be eligible for a 23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Private Offer. Please refer to separate 23MY F-150 Lightning Transition Customer Satisfaction Private Offer communication for full details.

F-150 Lightning Ford Pro Commercial Customer Ordering

• 23MY F-150 Lightning ordering will be available beginning on August 10th
• For Ford Pro customers, 23MY F-150 Lightning will be following the quarterly ordering process to better manage scheduling and allocations
  • Details on the Quarterly Allocation Order Bank Management Process can be found in EFC #10107, May 30, 2022
  • 56A Customers -- FIN allocation cap (limit) for quarter is 4 unless otherwise authorized by Ford account manager
  • 56M Customers -- FIN allocation cap (limit) for quarter is 4
• Due to the overwhelming demand for the F-150 Lightning, not all orders will be able to be produced. Please set expectations with your customers accordingly.
• All orders (regardless of initial submission or resubmission) need to go through the Ford Pro Order Verification Process (EFC#10100, May 30, 2022)
• Orders submitted in excess of FIN allocation volume:
  • Will not be considered for scheduling.
  • Will not be rolled over or price protected and will be excised from the order bank if orders remain at the end of the quarter.
• Order Status for orders received after final order due date, each quarter, or are in excess of FIN allocation, will reflect “Material Hold-Quarterly Order Bank Closed”.
• 23MY F-150 Lightning Ordering

Chip Shortage Impact
While the automotive industry continues to be confronted by supply chain shortages, Ford is working diligently to ensure our vehicles are delivered on a timely basis to meet customer demand. These shortages impact a wide variety of components used to manufacture our products. The following 22MY F-150 Lightning actions continue to be implemented for 23MY F-150 Lightning Orders through 4Q 2022:

• Multi-Contour Seats with Active Motion Removal (91X) is required (Platinum)
• Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch Removal (63X) is required (Optional Tow Technology Package on Pro, XLT, & Lariat 510A. Standard on Lariat 511A & Platinum)

 

[Matt Duran]

the Lightning order bank does not open August 11th, unless you ALREADY have a reservation, and unless you are lucky enough to receive an INVITE to order, and from a 2022 Order Invite that was DEFERRED. People make these headlines as though anyone who wants to jump in and order a Lightning can do so on August 11th - but that's fake news and leading others toward confusion.
NO ONE who didn't already have a reservation from LAST YEAR, and likely mostly only those who clicked on 5/20/21, will likely receive an invitation for 2023.
With over 200,000 reservation from 2021, and only less than 20,000 trucks built as 2022 models, it is sounding more like only about 40-60,000 trucks will be built in the whole of 2023's model year. That's TRIPLE this year's numbers but still leaves more than 120,000 reservations standing in line.
I do believe Ford can ramp up production, and they are adding on to their existing REV Facility, but that's a BIG leap in production numbers, and that's only IF all the commodity build products are actually on the same track and arrive in a timely matter, not to mention the 'chip' issues.

the title should read:
"A FEW Lightning RESERVATION Holders MAY Get A Chance To Order A 2023 LIGHTNING Later This Year!"

Very true. Unless production increases by 600%-1000%, we should be given a more realistic timeline of the possibility of purchasing a Lightning in early 2024.

 

[wetzel8716]

Chip Shortage Impact
While the automotive industry continues to be confronted by supply chain shortages, Ford is working diligently to ensure our vehicles are delivered on a timely basis to meet customer demand. These shortages impact a wide variety of components used to manufacture our products. The following 22MY F-150 Lightning actions continue to be implemented for 23MY F-150 Lightning Orders through 4Q 2022:

• Multi-Contour Seats with Active Motion Removal (91X) is required (Platinum)
• Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch Removal (63X) is required (Optional Tow Technology Package on Pro, XLT, & Lariat 510A. Standard on Lariat 511A & Platinum)

Regarding the onboard scales and smart hitch removal, it seems like there's two ways to read this... are they only preventing you from ordering onboard scales and smart hitch a la carte (for example on an XLT) or are they saying that on any trim any package they will not include onboard scales and smart hitch (for example a Platinum will not come with onboard scales and smart hitch)?

 

[jmft08]

My read is that scales and smart hitch are not available on any trim line. If you go to ford.com and spec out a higher trim line they are removed and the price is reduced. Looks like those who haven't ordered yet are out of luck for the moment. Might be the only silver lining in having the dealers play favorites is that waiting longer might bring back this feature...

 

[hyrum19]

My Platinum order was updated showing the removal of "Multicontour seats with Active Motion® Removal " along with the Scale and heated steering wheel. Makes me want to cancel my order if I am willing to pay the hefty price tag for the Platinum only to be short handed some of the luxury features I am paying for... I contacted my dealership and they said they are waiting for Ford to make an official announcement and agreed with me that the -300 for the seat removal and the -650 for the scale removal is totally laughable seeing how much those would cost me to add on later in time.

 

[Kawartha Lightning]

Why are people still queuing up if the information of several posters on this forum are accurate in their statements that Lightning are piling up on dealer lots nationwide and prices are plummeting?

 

[R.I.P.]

Why are people still queuing up if the information of several posters on this forum are accurate in their statements that Lightning are piling up on dealer lots nationwide and prices are plummeting?

1. Not everybody reads these forums. In fact, most people do not.
2. The number of un-informed consumers keeps dealers such as the ones asking $10k ADM in business. The fact that Mock Ford In Grants Pass is still in business after all the years they have fleeced the town is testament to how much of the public they serve are utterly clueless.
3. Even members of this forum, when presented with what many would consider sage counsel, balk and go in search of evidence to support unfortunate preconceived notions.

I owned a car dealership for decades. I would recount some of the ways that we made money and stayed in business, except that frankly, it makes me a little sick to think about that these days. It is pretty sad how many of the people can be fooled how much of the time.

A couple of years back, GM had a battery issue with their Bolt. This issue caused problems, but the biggest problem for GM was when the press got ahold of it. A frenzy ensued, and Bolt resale values dropped through the floor. I grabbed one for peanuts (if I was younger & still in the biz I would have grabbed 10), because I know that GM has to make this right. I suspected this would mean new packs for all the affected cars. A year and change later, my Bold had a shiny new LG pack in it and had tripled in value.

While astute observers should be able to key in on a number of reasons my Bolt purchase was really pretty safe, it would pay more dividends to use these skills to look at what is happening, and about to happen with the Lightning.

• I threw a huge red flag on the Lightning's pack design before any of the current failures ever happened. Those paying attention will remember I predicted this. It is a flawed design.
• What has not happened yet (it's coming) is the press getting ahold of this, sensationalizing it, and making it into the latest packgate.
• Anybody that thinks that Ford is immune to the type of PR disaster the Bolt suffered is not paying enough attention.

I certainly hope Ford does not take as big a hit on the pack problem as GM has (look at the news that broke this week with them), but it could.

For those interested in an old observer's opinion, do not sell your truck for cheap if/when this happens. Ford has to make this right, and unless I am completely missing something, that will eventually be a new, redesigned battery pack. If they really want to catch up to the competition fast, it could even be a 4680 pack.

But even if none of you make the knee-jerk reaction to sell when/if this happens, a great many people will. This will result in a great many great deals for those looking for one of these trucks.

But... Most people in the market for a Lightning will never see this post, will never do the kind of research it takes to model a market, so the "queuing up" will continue.

Then again, I could be completely wrong about everything. Fun part for me, we are likely to find out sooner rather than later...
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[Kawartha Lightning]

it’s an interesting thesis. I doubt that the price behaviour of the Lightning will be much different than many other over-hyped vehicles (or other products) as prices revert to norms - supply may actually not only catch-up with demand but exceed ii eventually (not just Lightnings)

Interest rates and other economic factors are destroying demand (if you believe demand was ever really driving prices rather than temporary supply constraints which now appear to be finally abating) … You know something about the battery design that most of the rest of us do not. Either way, I will gladly accept a new one a few years from now (I hope you’re right about that possibility should it come to pass!)