How Ford communicates with their dealers about new product

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Raptor911

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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
 
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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 :crazy:
 

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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.
 

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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 :crazy:
 
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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 :)
 
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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 :)
 

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