Just ordered my 2022 Lariat Tremor

[sjl136]

My "build date" was yesterday and, like clockwork, the body shop started assembly yesterday. It got painted overnight, and is now heading down the line. So body and final assembly are happening on day shifts and not on a Monday or Friday. 'Tis a good omen.

Our builds are identical so it is pretty cool to see pics like this. Mine was a few weeks before yours, and I can't wait for it to arrive! Fun to see yours was chasing a Bronco down the line.

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[dkirby]

Is that your actual build, or a stock picture?

That's my actual build. You could read my VIN on the build sheet before I pixelated it.

 

[FasterGT350]

That's my actual build. You could read my VIN on the build sheet before I pixelated it.

Not easy to get a picture in the plant. I am still waiting for a VIN from Jan. 22. My Plant picture.

 

[dkirby]

Not easy to get a picture in the plant. I am still waiting for a VIN from Jan. 22. My Plant picture.

Sweet pics of a sweet ride. Here's one more after the cab & box were decked on the frame. It's now undergoing quality checks before being thrown into the black hole of shipping.

 

[FasterGT350]

Sweet pics of a sweet ride. Here's one more after the cab & box were decked on the frame. It's now undergoing quality checks before being thrown into the black hole of shipping.

You're killin' me, that is what I built.

 

[Cohnhead'73]

Time to start spending money! First stop, Rokblokz for some XL mudflaps.

I also

Time to start spending money! First stop, Rokblokz for some XL mudflaps.

We have the same build week. My blend date is today April 6th. What does blend date mean? I've read different meanings for blend date.
Lariat Supercab
Ordered 2-1-22 Z Plan
500A
Trailer tow
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[shadesofgray19]

My "build date" was yesterday and, like clockwork, the body shop started assembly yesterday. It got painted overnight, and is now heading down the line. So body and final assembly are happening on day shifts and not on a Monday or Friday. 'Tis a good omen.

I spy a Branco in front of you. Interesting as I imagined there would be a line of Rangers, maybe yours is first in line?

 

[dkirby]

I also

We have the same build week. My blend date is today April 6th. What does blend date mean? I've read different meanings for blend date.
Lariat Supercab
Ordered 2-1-22 Z Plan
500A
Trailer tow
Hot Pepper Red

Ah yes, it's on the Internet so it must be true. Automotive Engineers see the craziest assumptions about production. Blend date simply means the date that it is scheduled to be built. The body shop will start assembling the sheet metal parts on that date. I don't know where term "blend date" comes from; maybe it has something to do with how the various orders get blended together to run down the assembly line in the proper order. I read many times that it means when the 2 (or more) big sub-assemblies are brought together. That is not true. That process is called "decking", not blending. In the case of Body-on-Frame (BoF) pickup trucks, the cab and box are decked onto the chassis (3 sub-assemblies). For BoF SUVs, the body is decked onto the chassis (2 sub-assemblies). That process usually occurs on day 2 of the build, i.e. the day after your blend date.

I spy a Branco in front of you. Interesting as I imagined there would be a line of Rangers, maybe yours is first in line?

Broncos and Rangers (SCREWs and SCABs) go down the same line semi-randomly. Each operator may have a different job to do for the various vehicles that go down their line. Their time/unit may be different also, so running several of the more time consuming vehicles in a row could cause a bottleneck at that operation. The blending operation can be even more complicated like spacing out the Tremors and Sasquatches throughout the day. If you look closely at my post-decking pic, you'll recognize the headlight assembly of another Bronco behind my Ranger.

 

[Cohnhead'73]

Ah yes, it's on the Internet so it must be true. Automotive Engineers see the craziest assumptions about production. Blend date simply means the date that it is scheduled to be built. The body shop will start assembling the sheet metal parts on that date. I don't know where term "blend date" comes from; maybe it has something to do with how the various orders get blended together to run down the assembly line in the proper order. I read many times that it means when the 2 (or more) big sub-assemblies are brought together. That is not true. That process is called "decking", not blending. In the case of Body-on-Frame (BoF) pickup trucks, the cab and box are decked onto the chassis (3 sub-assemblies). For BoF SUVs, the body is decked onto the chassis (2 sub-assemblies). That process usually occurs on day 2 of the build, i.e. the day after your blend date.

Broncos and Rangers (SCREWs and SCABs) go down the same line semi-randomly. Each operator may have a different job to do for the various vehicles that go down their line. Their time/unit may be different also, so running several of the more time consuming vehicles in a row could cause a bottleneck at that operation. The blending operation can be even more complicated like spacing out the Tremors and Sasquatches throughout the day. If you look closely at my post-decking pic, you'll recognize the headlight assembly of another Bronco behind my Ranger.

Great info. Thanks.

 

[dkirby]

My truck went from "Sent to Plant" to "Produced" to "Released" all in one day. Fingers cross I get that ship notification soon. BTW, no corporate email updates yet.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

My truck went from "Sent to Plant" to "Produced" to "Released" all in one day. Fingers cross I get that ship notification soon. BTW, no corporate email updates yet.

FYI I never received any Ford emails after the “ built” one. Tracker showed dispatched at the same time my salesman texted me pics of it in their lot.

 

[dkirby]

YOUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN BUILT​

Dear DKIRBY, Great news! Your 2022 Ranger LARIAT Supercrew® has been built. We are performing some final inspections on your vehicle and getting it ready for shipment. Our current estimate for delivery to ***** Ford is bet‍ween April 11, 2022 an‍d April 17, 2022. Undoubtedly, this is an exciting moment for you. We invite you to access a copy of your window label and check the status of your vehicle at any time by clicking the button below. We have included your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for your reference: 1FTER4FH3NLD*****.​

This email finally arrived about 24 hours after it rolled off the assembly line. Nice job, Ford.

 

[kpgreenwell]

This email finally arrived about 24 hours after it rolled off the assembly line. Nice job, Ford.

Same here mine will be arriving between April 13-19. Finally , been waiting since Aug. 2021. Great news

 

[dkirby]

It's here! Without any shipping warning, my truck was delivered to the dealer last night. I managed a few pre-PDI photos this morning on my way to work. I should take it home tonight or tomorrow.

 

[mailbox4449]

It's here! Without any shipping warning, my truck was delivered to the dealer last night. I managed a few pre-PDI photos this morning on my way to work. I should take it home tonight or tomorrow.

Looks great. Wishing you good ownership!! How far from the plant is the dealership you got it through? Great surprise to skip the shipping notifications.

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