[R.I.P.]

I'm really surprised, and disappointed, that the Lightening will not supply the power for my sawmill. Actually I am more disappointed that my $100 and a two year wait was to get on a list......I assumed that my reservation number was a reservation in the ordinary sense of the word. Has anyone tested this in courrt? Are there any lawyers on our forum? If not, has anyone taken this to Small Claims Court?
I understood the chip shortage and such, but what exactely is the problem now?
The correspondence I received in Dec said: "Due to high demand , the current model year is no longer available..." It still has the $39,974 price on it. I assumed I was still on the list for a 23.
It sounds like this work truck is great for warming up a cup of coffee, and I expected more from Ford.
For the forum record, I bet I was the first to have a 23 Ford. That would have been my first car as a teenager. A well used 1923 Model T. The man, Marvin Sweeter, gave it to me if I could get it started.....had to drive it away. Towing not allowed!

My $100 was very promptly refunded when requested, followed by a nice satisfaction survey.
😎

 

[Brucey]

I appreciated that post, but.......I want my truck at the advertised price. I will wait.....but not forever. Does anyone have an idea when they might start production again? And did the reservation roll over to the 23? If it rolled over to the 23, I can be much more patient. I haven't been able to get Ford, or the dealer, to answer that question.

A very limited number of reservations were given price protection on the Pros, but basically the initial introduction price of $39k etc is now about $55k. Also the $100 reservation certainly didn't keep a place in a first in first out line like one might logically expect, as could be seen by people getting to convert to an order when they had reserved after others still waiting. Basically dealers playing reindeer games with reservations.

 

[HellBoy]

Also the $100 reservation certainly didn't keep a place in a first in first out line like one might logically expect, as could be seen by people getting to convert to an order when they had reserved after others still waiting. Basically dealers playing reindeer games with reservations.

this was clearly stated in T&Cs of the reservation - it was never going to be first in, first out…it shocks me people sign up for something without understanding what they are signing up for….! Read people…T&Cs are important.

 

[Bill Fuhs]

Thanks, is that reservation form still available on line? And, does anybody know if we have been rolled over for the 23?

 

[Henry Ford]

It doesn't expire. Your dealer will contact you when your number comes up.

 

[White Lightning]

Two years ago I put a deposit down on a 22 Lightening Pro. My idea was to pair it with a industrial saw mill, and make a killing----and have a lot of fun----- in the forest. The 36 inch Norwood sawmill is together, on a trailer with a 10 hp motor.
Everyone on this site, and the dealer, say that a reservation, is kinda a wishy washy thing that they may do. Right now, they don't want to do it, but maybe later. Such crap! If someone on this site can help me force Ford to honor their written promise, I will be a lumberman. If not, make me an offer on a fantastic new sawmill.

I'm sorry, it's kinda hard to understand what you are saying. So you invested in a mill after putting in a reservation for a pro? Just a reservation? That's crazy. I had a reservation in too, but understood that I'd probably never see it, so I hunted one down and paid $7500 over sticker to have it. You should probably move on as you will probably never see that reservation. They are so behind on production and the 2023 is already like $7500 more than the 2022. If you think they are going to make good on all those "promises" when there is a shortage of chips, you are a bit diluted. Those first people who got reservations (in my opinion) will never see them. It's simply isn't financially advantageous for Ford to do so at this point. You would end up stuck in the woods anyway running the mill with your lightning. You are best off buying your generator and hauling it in with an ICE saving yourself heaps of coin. Although you will surely miss that 0-60 acceleration.

Thank you both. My reservation date was 7/4/2021. Are you saying if I wait long enough, I will get my truck at the agreed upon price? And if I put a power boost pro in my garage now, I could at least use my truck in there?
Thanks for the help!

Only with your accelerator fully depressed and the door closed. BTY your boy is about to get arrested 🤣

 

[Brucey]

this was clearly stated in T&Cs of the reservation - it was never going to be first in, first out…it shocks me people sign up for something without understanding what they are signing up for….! Read people…T&Cs are important.

I can't find the T&Cs, can you share how it said the reservation system would operate?

 

[Brucey]

I did get this email on 12/20/22, ironically after I had cancelled my reservation. It seems like they are indicating that when the reservation was made has some bearing on the process?

"We’re excited to tell you that we expect that you will be invited to order your Ford F‑150 Lightning this winter. This estimation is based on multiple factors, including when you originally submitted your reservation, and is subject to change, but we will do our best to stay close to this timing"

 

[Brucey]

Found the t&cs

https://www.ford.com/help/terms/reservations-payments-orders/?cks=30360124753&emailid=CX_EComm_BEV_F150_Resv_Conf_Creative4A

 

[CHARLES333]

CALL FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE 800-392-3673 I'VE BEEN WAITING LIKE A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE SINCE MAY 19 , 2021 AT 9:15 PM

Hey DUNE BUGGY 62. I was curious if you had any dune buggies as I’m a collector and have five of them
I would love to share some pictures and stories 601-750-5407. I love them just about as much as I do the Ford lightning pick up truck!!!
Thanks