Sport ordered. Build "Priority" question

[GPD966]

Hey all, new guy here. Just ordered my White Metallic Sport on 1/20/14.

I'm friends with the sales manager at the dealership and he made a call to his connection at the motor company and had him change the build priority from a "10" to a "1" (Or maybe it was the other way around, lol). He told me this should get me the earliest build date possible.

Does anyone have knowledge of these build priority numbers and how much they really effect the build date? I'm still planning on an 8 week lead time but I can dream, right?

Disregard UPDATE 1/23/14: Your Explorer has been assigned a VIN and should be entering production around mid-February. I don't see an ETA to your dealership yet; touch base with me next week and I'll check on any new info.

 

[Riley]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/search.php

 

[GPD966]

Riley, I found your extensive write-up, thanks.

 

[Sgt1411]

I couldn't find Riley's write up, but I found this.

Although its 2005 and F Series its still very interesting to understand the complexity of the process.

http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51

 

[GPD966]

Thanks Sarge. Yeah, that's the write up I found. Must have been FWD from another site.

 

[GPD966]

I love the internet! Just got word from Crystal:

Your Explorer has been assigned a VIN and should be entering production around mid-February. I don't see an ETA to your dealership yet; touch base with me next week and I'll check on any new info.

Thanks again Crystal!