[Bolt]

Last week was the first time I checked with my ford dealership, and even though I have a 5/26/21 reservation I was shocked to find out that I was #120 on the list! And they have only received 10 trucks this year! They said they might get another 10-20 next year? Should I finally expect to see my truck in 10 years? And they seemed ticked off that I was even asking?

 

[208]

Last week was the first time I checked with my ford dealership, and even though I have a 5/26/21 reservation I was shocked to find out that I was #120 on the list! And they have only received 10 trucks this year! They said they might get another 10-20 next year? Should I finally expect to see my truck in 10 years? And they seemed ticked off that I was even asking?

If all goes as planned, production will be ramping dramatically... So those numbers should keep getting better. But yeah... There is a pretty significant backlog. 🫤

 

[ChasingCoral]

Last week was the first time I checked with my ford dealership, and even though I have a 5/26/21 reservation I was shocked to find out that I was #120 on the list! And they have only received 10 trucks this year! They said they might get another 10-20 next year? Should I finally expect to see my truck in 10 years? And they seemed ticked off that I was even asking?

With a 5/26 reservation date, you also have about 50,000 reservations made before you. Hopefully you'll get an option to convert your reservation to a MY 2023 order but it probably will be a while before you receive an invitation.

 

[Bolt]

I have said this before, it is so upsetting to see others (I will call them loyal ford customers) that have even received their Lightning already, and they had a (much) later reservation date than mine. I know the dealership can set priority. If the dealer can do that, what I really wonder is can the dealer also downgrade your place in line? I went into the dealership initially because my wife was interested in the Mach-e. I was told that they had one in stock and we could test drive it - and even buy it. So I asked for the afternoon off from work, drove an hour to the dealership only to find out that none of it was true (the car I saw on their website was a pre-order customers car) I had even asked if the car was real and was there on the lot before I went down there (yes & yes) was the answer. I was very pissed to say the least! Right before I walked out is when asked about my reservation place in line for the Lightning #120.

 

[UCFLightning10]

Last week was the first time I checked with my ford dealership, and even though I have a 5/26/21 reservation I was shocked to find out that I was #120 on the list! And they have only received 10 trucks this year! They said they might get another 10-20 next year? Should I finally expect to see my truck in 10 years? And they seemed ticked off that I was even asking?

I'm also a 5/26 reservation. I believe I was number 112 out of 170 or so reservations my dealer has. They have delivered three trucks. Your story is not unusual.

 

[ChasingCoral]

I have said this before, it is so upsetting to see others (I will call them loyal ford customers) that have even received their Lightning already, and they had a (much) later reservation date than mine. I know the dealership can set priority. If the dealer can do that, what I really wonder is can the dealer also downgrade your place in line? I went into the dealership initially because my wife was interested in the Mach-e. I was told that they had one in stock and we could test drive it - and even buy it. So I asked for the afternoon off from work, drove an hour to the dealership only to find out that none of it was true (the car I saw on their website was a pre-order customers car) I had even asked if the car was real and was there on the lot before I went down there (yes & yes) was the answer. I was very pissed to say the least! Right before I walked out is when asked about my reservation place in line for the Lightning #120.

Dealers were unable to "downgrade" orders but were able to upgrade a certain number of folks last December per the Dealer Playbook

2022 F-150 Lightning Delivery Dates Updated In Dealer...

This leaked 30-page Ford dealer playbook on preparing for the F-150 Lightning order bank opening reveals some interesting info. Like how Platinum and Lariat models will arrive Summer 2022, while the XLT is set for Fall 2022 and lastly the Pro in Fall 2023. It also lists pricing that seems...

www.lightningowners.com

 

[Jimbalf]

I reserved early on May 20. My dealer in Austin, TX says I am #68 in their queue. They only got 4 Lightnings allocated in the 2022 waves. I sure hope time stamps mean something, but it seems some dealers sure favored their friends.

 

[Spiffster]

I have said this before, it is so upsetting to see others (I will call them loyal ford customers) that have even received their Lightning already, and they had a (much) later reservation date than mine. I know the dealership can set priority. If the dealer can do that, what I really wonder is can the dealer also downgrade your place in line? I went into the dealership initially because my wife was interested in the Mach-e. I was told that they had one in stock and we could test drive it - and even buy it. So I asked for the afternoon off from work, drove an hour to the dealership only to find out that none of it was true (the car I saw on their website was a pre-order customers car) I had even asked if the car was real and was there on the lot before I went down there (yes & yes) was the answer. I was very pissed to say the least! Right before I walked out is when asked about my reservation place in line for the Lightning #120.

I ordered 9am (MST) May 20th 2021 and just checked at my stealership. Im 40th on the list of ~300 . This stealership is top-ten in the nation for volume so I may get mine next year. If it makes you feel better I think many that have one now paid way over sticker, which for me is not an option, and I have the means... although I didnt get where Im at by being impatient. By the time we get ours I think they should have many of the bugs worked out, and possibly Sync 5 (Android based) infotainment system. Should have been FIFO but Ford likes to complicate things with the outdated dealership model. They will need to get that fixed sooner than later or lose out to companies like Tesla and Rivian.