From order to delivery (oldie but goody)

[SJRaptorG2]

The below link is from a thread I found. If accurate it gives a pretty good idea about the process. Also, it explains some terminology. I'm just putting this out, I didn't verify the info or claim that it's current

Ford dealer discusses orders and allocation - GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars

 

[Raeyn]

oh man 1/3 through tl;dr

 

[r3run33]

yeah bummer so its basically pot luck for us now; but its usually like that for something new