How Ford communicates with their dealers about new product

[Raptor911]

I have a good contact at a Ford dealership and I asked if he could update me when he gets any & all info about the 2017 Raptor. He said yes. He's a really good guy and I totally trust him. He's not one to make up shit just to get a sale. I will update this thread asap when I receive updates. So below is the 1st update:

Good morning,

New update from Ford off of fmcdealer.com I will send over the product info they mention when I get it.

F-150 Raptor Update​

The all-new F-150 Raptor is Ford’s toughest, smartest and most capable truck for ultimate off road

• Timing: available in Q4 2016 as a 2017 MY
• Initial Product information: will be posted on eSourceBook by 2/3
• Customer Communication Plan: Ford will send product updates to customers to keep owner base (and prospects) engaged. Dealers can send customers to link the link below to enroll for email updates. Ford
• Ford is not developing a waiting list for the 17MY Raptor. Dealerships can develop a plan to prioritize current owners to prevent them from purchasing from a competitor. Dealers are recommended to communicate directly to customers.
• Click here for links to press release, photos and video https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2015/01/12/all-new-f-150-raptor.html

 

[Idleone]

Dealers are recommended to communicate directly to customers.

I wouldnt take a call from my "dealer" if they paid me. I signed up for the updates. Hopefully I get some good information. I clicked the mail option so maybe I'll get a brochure or something

 

[cups]

Thanks for the info and link.

 

[Raptor Embroidery]

This is so tempting. Going to have to get the funds straight... Y'all are gonna have to buy a lot of stuff from me lol

 

[Hoverp]

This is so tempting. Going to have to get the funds straight... Y'all are gonna have to buy a lot of stuff from me lol

I'm still wondering about those seat belt protectors ( shoulder pads ) embroidered with SVT?

Did you ever make any?

 

[WyoStorm]

Looking forward to info as we move forward. I signed up for the 2017 Raptor on the Ford site almost as soon as they announced it! We'll see when the first info comes from Ford that way.

 

[coolidge]

This is going to be one long wait arrgh!

 

[HiGCorners]

Yep, signed up for updates. The wait is long, but at least we get time to troll Ford to come out with a TT/SC V8

 

[Trick.Raptor]

I figure around 2019 the Raptor will have any major kinks worked out and it will be a great addition to my 2013. I've already made the decision that I will never get rid of my 2013.

Maybe down the road it will become a more extreme off-road toy. Maybe it will just be kept as is and the 2019/20 model I buy will be the fun one... I have time to figure that out

 

[Raptor911]

When you say major kinks are you referring to IWE, powersteering, ect.?

Our 2013s still has kinks. Lots of folks are complaining about the lack of a V8 but I worry and hope Ford puts a proper 4-wheel drive system and power steering rack in the Raptor.

I figure around 2019 the Raptor will have any major kinks worked out and it will be a great addition to my 2013. I've already made the decision that I will never get rid of my 2013.

Maybe down the road it will become a more extreme off-road toy. Maybe it will just be kept as is and the 2019/20 model I buy will be the fun one... I have time to figure that out