Interesting Window sticker changes

[RedlandRanger]

I was looking at how my window sticker changed over the course of its build. The first sticker I got had a Ford logo watermark, but then the later ones have the "Built Ford Tough" watermark. The other interesting thing is the "Smog Rating" was a 5 on the first sticker but is now a 3.

A few other things changed, but they are more "hidden codes" (I don't know what they mean).

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[MotoWojo]

That is strange. I have had 4 different versions of mine, with the only difference being the date on the bottom. They all have the Ford watermark and the smog rating is 3 on all of them. The first one was 03/01/2019 and the 4th one was today 03/23/2019. Of course it is still "in production" since 03/01/2019 with a blend date of 03/08/2019. I am beginning to think that this preorder ROVP program is just a lot of BS. I really wish I hadn't preordered, I am sure I would have a truck by now.

 

[RedlandRanger]

That is strange. I have had 4 different versions of mine, with the only difference being the date on the bottom. They all have the Ford watermark and the smog rating is 3 on all of them. The first one was 03/01/2019 and the 4th one was today 03/23/2019. Of course it is still "in production" since 03/01/2019 with a blend date of 03/08/2019. I am beginning to think that this preorder ROVP program is just a lot of BS. I really wish I hadn't preordered, I am sure I would have a truck by now.

Have you been using the link from the Ford online tracker? Or the maniacs.info link? Wondering if that might be a difference.

Also the MIC number on the top line as well as the info following it changed when it went into production as well as the info under "SPECIAL ORDER" at the bottom of the sticker.

 

[Mustang2Ranger]

Where/how are you able to access the window sticker? Thank you

 

[Ric]

That is strange. I have had 4 different versions of mine, with the only difference being the date on the bottom. They all have the Ford watermark and the smog rating is 3 on all of them. The first one was 03/01/2019 and the 4th one was today 03/23/2019. Of course it is still "in production" since 03/01/2019 with a blend date of 03/08/2019. I am beginning to think that this preorder ROVP program is just a lot of BS. I really wish I hadn't preordered, I am sure I would have a truck by now.

You and I seem to be in similar straights. My truck has been stuck in production since 2/11. I’ve had four window stickers with the only change being the date on the bottom. My patience is wearing thin.

 

[MotoWojo]

You and I seem to be in similar straights. My truck has been stuck in production since 2/11. I’ve had four window stickers with the only change being the date on the bottom. My patience is wearing thin.

Wow, I feel for you, I don't think I could hold out that long? It also sucks that I received the $750 Private cash offer that I will now not be able to use as my delivery date continues to be pushed out. I've been a Ford guy my whole life and this is the 7th Ford vehicle I have bought new, but only the 2nd that I actually ordered. I doubt I will ever order a new vehicle again, I'll just pick what I want that is already on the lot. I was sold on the ROVP deal, believing there was some type of priority given to ROVP preorder customers, but that has proven to be complete bunk.

 

[Desert_5G]

Wow, I feel for you, I don't think I could hold out that long? It also sucks that I received the $750 Private cash offer that I will now not be able to use as my delivery date continues to be pushed out. I've been a Ford guy my whole life and this is the 7th Ford vehicle I have bought new, but only the 2nd that I actually ordered. I doubt I will ever order a new vehicle again, I'll just pick what I want that is already on the lot. I was sold on the ROVP deal, believing there was some type of priority given to ROVP preorder customers, but that has proven to be complete bunk.

you should write a hand written letter and complain about that. maybe they will personally cut you a check or something.

 

[RedlandRanger]

Where/how are you able to access the window sticker? Thank you

The two ways I know about are the link from the Ford Tracker and by going to this site and putting in your VIN:

https://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html

 

[Ric]

you should write a hand written letter and complain about that. maybe they will personally cut you a check or something.

I thought about complaining, but I don’t want my brake lines slashed.

 

[djg1958]

You and I seem to be in similar straights. My truck has been stuck in production since 2/11. I’ve had four window stickers with the only change being the date on the bottom. My patience is wearing thin.

You are not the only one! My truck has been stuck in production since 2/07!

 

[Ric]

You are not the only one! My truck has been stuck in production since 2/07!

I was told it was a steering wheel supply problem. I have politely pushed to get an estimated delivery date and have not heard a word back despite promises of updates.

 

[SubVet]

I ordered a Tacoma in 2016. Never again. They finally found one in the southeast with my build. So I snagged it. Same with the Ranger. I built a truck to my exact needs and wants. Dealer in Charlotte (Felix Sabates) had a few, one was my exact build Had to travel 160 miles to get it. No more ordering vehicles for me.

 

[MotoWojo]

I was told it was a steering wheel supply problem. I have politely pushed to get an estimated delivery date and have not heard a word back despite promises of updates.

I feel bad for complaining, seeing others that are in the same boat as me, for far longer? I haven't been able to get updates either, I guess their inventory guy has been out, I was told he will be in Monday and he will find out what is going on and that hopefully I will still get the truck before the end of the month. Good luck on that, as the last update pushed the delivery out another week.

I can understand the steering wheel issue for a delay, but only until they get them in, not parked for a month or more waiting on some type of scheduling to get the issue corrected, it should get top priority? It's for an ROVP customer, not a dealer order?

 

[Ric]

I feel bad for complaining, seeing others that are in the same boat as me, for far longer? I haven't been able to get updates either, I guess their inventory guy has been out, I was told he will be in Monday and he will find out what is going on and that hopefully I will still get the truck before the end of the month. Good luck on that, as the last update pushed the delivery out another week.

I can understand the steering wheel issue for a delay, but only until they get them in, not parked for a month or more waiting on some type of scheduling to get the issue corrected, it should get top priority? It's for an ROVP customer, not a dealer order?

It was an ROVP order.

Ordered on 11/13
In Production on 2/11 (still there)
Original Estimated Delivery Date 2/24

Oxford White
Lariat SuperCrew
4X2
Spray in Bed Liner
Locking Rear Differential
501A Package

 

[RedlandRanger]

It was an ROVP order.

Ordered on 11/13
In Production on 2/11 (still there)
Original Estimated Delivery Date 2/24

Oxford White
Lariat SuperCrew
4X2
Spray in Bed Liner
Locking Rear Differential
501A Package

From what it appears to me, ROVP orders have gotten no priority at all - either in scheduling or anything else. My understanding was that ROVP orders were supposed to be scheduled the week after they were approved. In some cases that appears to have happened, but it most cases, it seems like it was several weeks before they even got scheduled. Ford really botched the ROVP process for these trucks I think.

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