Yep - my guess is they are prioritizing keeping the line running and adding the few late arriving parts as they can. This doesn't bother me ... most of these parts seem plug and play and a few months in the elements are not an issue for me. IMHIO - it's an appliance, not a shrine.
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So how long does a tube last? My reading says its 90% helium and 10% neon ... if this is the only way its used, doesn't appear to be catastrophic in the short term.
Agreed, I assume Ford schedules based on what they believe will be available during that week; undoubtably things don't work out that way sometimes better, mostly worse and people get pushed ... or God hates us, take your pick.
"According to research firm Techcet, Ukraine supplies more than 90% of the U.S.’s semiconductor-grade neon, a gas integral to the lasers used in the chip-making process, while Russia supplies 35% of the U.S.’s palladium supply, a rare metal that can be used to create semiconductors."
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Why would the dealer pay Ford for the vehicle and then hold on to it for as long as possible after Ford has told them the vehicle is drivable and salaable?
Yes - I agree. I'm sure JCR's focus was on their system, I don't know if they design engineered the tensile strength of the frame horns or tested them to failure - I would guess Ford has done both. Good catch!