My story is much like most of yours, I ordered November 11th and it was built and moved to ramp 51 on Feb 19th. I searched this forum for help getting info, Ford chat and my dealer but at the end of the day I was waiting impatiently and got fed up. Last weekend I searched Pa, NJ, DE and MD (I live in SE Pa). I weeded out all the dealers charging over MSRP, which meant about 90% of them around me. But last Thursday night, I found not only a match to what I originally ordered (801A, green, moonroof and no bedliner) in Maryland about 150 miles from me. I confirmed on Friday morning it was in fact on the lot, I did a sales agreement with links over the phone and went to pick it up yesterday. Ironically, the dealer that had my original order called me Saturday morning offering basically the same truck that just came in from their order bank (only difference was the bed liner spray was completed). My order with them back in Nov. was for MSRP but all the Raptors on their website now are for $10K MA for the 801A. I told them that I purchased from another dealer, so he was ok and actually happy to make an extra $10K from who was going to buy it. One interesting thing he told me was that it was a software update holding up the F150’s and was told Ford was doing 800-1,000 vehicles a day.
Long story here I know, but two takeaway’s, sounds like the dam might be breaking and trucks will get to dealers (and you guys) soon. But also, don’t be like me feeling like you are being held hostage by Ford, sit down on you computer and start searching, there are vehicles on the lots for MSRP if you are willing to take a drive or even a short flight.
As for my truck, the 801A is perfect for me, I don’t need the 802A stuff and I would do a disservice to a 803A R, way too much for my needs, it is a beast for sure. There is only one thing I wish I had in the base model are the adaptive headlights (turn with the direction of the truck). My wife’s car has them and I really like them but unfortunately don’t have them in my truck, but that’s a trivial compliant. Bottom line, I’m extremely happy and I really love the green color.
I wish the best of luck to you guys still waiting, that part of it really blew for sure, but you don’t have to just sit and wait, go hunting for another dealer!!!
Cheers,
M
