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Estimated Delivery Date no order or VIN

countachkid

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My dealer told me my vehicle is expected to be delivered around 10/13. They don't have a VIN for me yet and say that it doesn't get a VIN until it is completed. Is this accurate? They told me they had their sales rep swap out a stock order for my order so it would get built sooner. I ordered the end of August. Thanks in advance.
 



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My dealer told me my vehicle is expected to be delivered around 10/13. They don't have a VIN for me yet and say that it doesn't get a VIN until it is completed. Is this accurate? They told me they had their sales rep swap out a stock order for my order so it would get built sooner. I ordered the end of August. Thanks in advance.

The VIN comes 2 or 3 weeks before the build (sometimes sooner). They can't have a delivery date w/out having a blend date, build date, and VIN number. The rep you talked to may not understand the process well, I would ask the sales manager to give you the details of your order (order number and dealership code) so you can have Cory give you a proper status update.
 












My dealer told me my vehicle is expected to be delivered around 10/13...
Welcome to the forum, countachkid! I already sent you a quick reply, so please see your inbox. :thumbsup:

The VIN comes 2 or 3 weeks before the build (sometimes sooner). They can't have a delivery date w/out having a blend date, build date, and VIN number. The rep you talked to may not understand the process well, I would ask the sales manager to give you the details of your order (order number and dealership code) so you can have Cory give you a proper status update.
You covered all the bases, 13Sport; thanks for the recommendation. :D

Cory
 






Thanks for the response Cory!! I'm really excited! I sold my other car a couple weeks ago and waiting for it is painful.
 












Cory, sent me my VIN and windows sticker. Now I feel like a crack addict reading over and over. I have issues.
 






Cory, sent me my VIN and windows sticker. Now I feel like a crack addict reading over and over. I have issues.

No issues... I keep reading the invalid vin error over and over because my window sticker isn't available yet. I also visit the build and price page about 6 times a day to look at mine :)
 






No issues... I keep reading the invalid vin error over and over because my window sticker isn't available yet. I also visit the build and price page about 6 times a day to look at mine :)

Tell me about it. And there are 2 different links so you have to check both. Even though after checking one, you know the other one is going to be invalid too. Because what if...

OK. We really do need help. :)
 












Does anyone know if the build date is the start date or the finished date? I know it only takes like 18-20 hours, but for those that started on the night shift it can make a difference.
 






I can log into my SYNC services account this morning!!! I hope it get shipped today. I'm normally a very patient person, but this is killing me.
 






Very bummed right now. Just found out even though my vehicle is marked in transit and on a train its estimated delivery is 10 days after initial estimates. Was hoping to see it before my wife goes into labor, but doesn't look like that will happen. 18 days to ship from build date to dealer seems very excessive.
 






Very bummed right now. Just found out even though my vehicle is marked in transit and on a train its estimated delivery is 10 days after initial estimates. Was hoping to see it before my wife goes into labor, but doesn't look like that will happen. 18 days to ship from build date to dealer seems very excessive.

From most threads I see people get their cars a few days prior to the scheduled date, sometimes a week before. This isn't to say that your date isn't accurate, but I wouldn't lose hope you'll get it sooner.
 






From most threads I see people get their cars a few days prior to the scheduled date, sometimes a week before. This isn't to say that your date isn't accurate, but I wouldn't lose hope you'll get it sooner.

Good to know. Hopefully, the same holds true for me.
 






It feels good to know I am not the only one who is obsessed with this slow ordering process (lol). When I ordered I thought oh the wait will not be that bad.....boy was I wrong. At least I have a VIN now, so it's a step forward:)
 






It feels good to know I am not the only one who is obsessed with this slow ordering process (lol). When I ordered I thought oh the wait will not be that bad.....boy was I wrong. At least I have a VIN now, so it's a step forward:)

It is tough, but we'll all make it.
 






Cory, sent me my VIN and windows sticker. Now I feel like a crack addict reading over and over. I have issues.
I’ll keep a close watch on it for you, countachkid; drop me a line via PM any time. :)

Tell me about it. And there are 2 different links so you have to check both. Even though after checking one, you know the other one is going to be invalid too. Because what if...

OK. We really do need help. :)
kaelin,

I suggest starting to check for an update on the window sticker URL next Tuesday:

Code:
http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webviewhybrid/WindowSticker.aspx?vin=<Insert VIN Here>

From most threads I see people get their cars a few days prior to the scheduled date, sometimes a week before. This isn't to say that your date isn't accurate, but I wouldn't lose hope you'll get it sooner.
This is exactly why I always say the date is “subject to change,” 13Sport. :thumbsup:

It feels good to know I am not the only one who is obsessed with this slow ordering process (lol). When I ordered I thought oh the wait will not be that bad.....boy was I wrong. At least I have a VIN now, so it's a step forward:)
Nola20,

You should start a support group. ;) I’m sure everyone will be nice and post photos of their new beauties.

Cory
 






It feels good to know I am not the only one who is obsessed with this slow ordering process (lol). When I ordered I thought oh the wait will not be that bad.....boy was I wrong. At least I have a VIN now, so it's a step forward:)

When did you order and how long did it take you to get an order number?
 



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When did you order and how long did it take you to get an order number?

I ordered around the end of August. I never got my order number, but I got my VIN from Cory around the 26th of September. It was built on the 6th of October.
 






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