This thread discusses the 2021 schedule - short answer:
Thx, I thought that had been bumped.
I believe that is just showing what production weeks they are scheduling for. They schedule quite a ways out. I hadn't heard or read any changes to the 2021 production schedule. I think originally it was going to start earlier in the year, but covid and the shutdown earlier this year changed plans.
Thanks, replies inline below. Basically, i started with the same process...
==> How did you build 2021? Only 2020 build tool is available; 2021 Ranger isn't even listed on their site, that I can tell.
Either way I used the tool to come up with a 2020 build closest to what 2021 would be
2) You can then use Ford's dealer finder to find the dealers within reasonable driving distance of your zip, and then select the one(s) you want (one-by-one, but it goes pretty fast).
==> Yeah, this is where I started. I sent these PDFs to the sales managers as well.
3) I sent that build out to 10 dealers near me, plus a couple over in the GCV (Madera, Hanford - just because I have purchased from them before).
==> Same here.
4) 70% of them called within an hour and said they had exactly my truck in stock and when could I come in to buy it. My build is pretty non-standard, so I would ask them to send me a pdf or pic of the window sticker. Those contacts got ruled out pretty quickly as they gotta make 2020 sales.
==> They had 2021 in stock already?
That's surprising. All of the dealers I talked with only had 2020.
I think my build is non-standard, so special order is needed.
At the end of the day, you'll end up talking with the fleet manager anyway, so it might be faster to just call and ask to speak with him/her and then send over the pdf of your build if they're willing to work with you.
==> Good idea. Some other people also suggested directly talking to the fleet manager, so I'll give that a shot as well.
Good Luck
==> Thanks for the thoughts
- at the risk of making this hard to read......Thanks, replies inline below. Basically, i started with the same process...
==> How did you build 2021? Only 2020 build tool is available; 2021 Ranger isn't even listed on their site, that I can tell.
Either way I used the tool to come up with a 2020 build closest to what 2021 would be
.....Yep, that's what I did - someone else posted the 2021 pricing sheets on here awhile back and the option numbers and costs pretty much the same except for the base truck. Let me know if you can't find and I'll go dig them out.
2) You can then use Ford's dealer finder to find the dealers within reasonable driving distance of your zip, and then select the one(s) you want (one-by-one, but it goes pretty fast).
==> Yeah, this is where I started. I sent these PDFs to the sales managers as well.
3) I sent that build out to 10 dealers near me, plus a couple over in the GCV (Madera, Hanford - just because I have purchased from them before).
==> Same here.
4) 70% of them called within an hour and said they had exactly my truck in stock and when could I come in to buy it. My build is pretty non-standard, so I would ask them to send me a pdf or pic of the window sticker. Those contacts got ruled out pretty quickly as they gotta make 2020 sales.
==> They had 2021 in stock already?
That's surprising. All of the dealers I talked with only had 2020.
I think my build is non-standard, so special order is needed.
.....No, they only have end-of-build-year 2020's that are "perfect" for me, except they aren't, so you have to get past that part of the conversation. ;-)
.....Like you, my build is not typically available from stock (XLT SCab, 301A, FX4, Technology, Spray-in Liner, Retractable Bed Cover....). A few of the sales reps did their best as far as their search would allow.
At the end of the day, you'll end up talking with the fleet manager anyway, so it might be faster to just call and ask to speak with him/her and then send over the pdf of your build if they're willing to work with you.
==> Good idea. Some other people also suggested directly talking to the fleet manager, so I'll give that a shot as well.
.....Yeah, hang in there, you'll find a dealer soon. PM me if you get stuck.
Good Luck
==> Thanks for the thoughts
how did you work around the fact that 2020 Rangers are still listed on build site?
edit - I am having the same problem as the original poster. Might just be this crazy year, but they sure want to sell me a crewcab even though I start off with "4wd Lariat supercab". Sorry for the duplicate question.
1) good news !
At this point, you are unlikely to get a 2021 that is as early as the first 500-600.
Part of the problem is that only dealer stock orders are being taken right now and customer orders aren't open yet. 2020 Ranger production ends this Friday, Dec 4; 2021 production is scheduled to start on Dec 7.
