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Since Ford informed dealers of its plan for orders, delivery, and allocation, I’m confused if I need to move my reservation. Ford automatically assigned me to a very small dealer in my town. It wouldn’t surprise me if I were the only one. However, being in the Portland metro area I could easily move it to a larger dealer. I have a July 15 reservation and have no idea if I should stay small or move to a larger dealer. All things being equal price wise, anyone have any idea? Thanks!
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You are not the only one (that is confused). Best bet is to talk to your dealer and ask them where your timestamp fits in with any other reservations they have.
 

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Think everyone is confused. My dealer said my reservation is one of their earlier ones at their dealership so I should be one of the first to get it from them.
 

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I believe we will all become victims of the demon know as "The Supply Chain"...no sense on starting a build down the line if the parts aren't there...once the parts are identified and rounded up....then it's 2 door or 4 door...and then maybe color....mass production works best as a "batch process" otherwise production costs eat away at profit...Detroit has been doing this for decades.
The next hurdle will be transport to your dealer...I wouldn't think too hard on this...it'll drive you to drinking!
 
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I believe we will all become victims of the demon know as "The Supply Chain"...no sense on starting a build down the line if the parts aren't there...once the parts are identified and rounded up....then it's 2 door or 4 door...and then maybe color....mass production works best as a "batch process" otherwise production costs eat away at profit...Detroit has been doing this for decades.
The next hurdle will be transport to your dealer...I wouldn't think too hard on this...it'll drive you to drinking!
I'll tell you what we won't be short of in the next few months: Posts that ask if we know when someones Bronco will be delivered.
 

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Ignore it - The email today said it is mostly based on time stamp.
 
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Ask your sales manager how many reservations they have. Ask you sales manager where you stand, time stamp wise, on his/her reservation list. He/she should be able to give you that information. This will give you a good idea of where you stand. If you are in the top 50%, you are golden.


at least the way I understand it....I think you are good anyway, a small dealership doesn't need that many Boncos, I think Ford can get them to 'em.
 

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If you switch to a larger dealer you'll just be supporting the screwed up system that got us here in the first place.
 

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Just find a dealer you feel good about and don't worry about it. There will be a lot of things that affect order of build with dealer being only one of them.
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