8/15/2022 Build Week

[J-Dubs]

So what is a tear tag?

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[D87302]

So what is a tear tag?

It is an actual tag with a perforated section for tearing off.... both sections containing the identifying information (4 digit alpha-numeric code) of the PCM (powertrain control module) that gets installed in the vehicle. Very important part from what I understand.

 

[J-Dubs]

It is an actual tag with a perforated section for tearing off.... both sections containing the identifying information (4 digit alpha-numeric code) of the PCM (powertrain control module) that gets installed in the vehicle. Very important part from what I understand.

Does it indicate the build is complete once it’s issued?

 

[D87302]

Does it indicate the build is complete once it’s issued?

I don't know about that; but don't think so, not necessarily. Without it not complete for sure. Seems it populates AFTER the other modules populate though and when other modules populate they might be missing some important ones (like 720s) without which the build cannot be considered complete ( chip hold? ).

My vehicle was supposedly produced (aka Built so I've been told) 8/12/22. I've been repeatedly told in chat and verbally that it is built and shows no exception notes - "no holds". Never told no "chip hold" though; just that vehicle visibility report doesn't indicate any hold. Still IN PRODUCTION status... so what is the HOLD up?

my guess (wishful yet unsatisfying thinking) is that my truck is waiting for others going in the same direction to fill up a car carrying transport. That could take weeks or month or more - and that just is not right!

FORD! Can you hear me?!

 

[J-Dubs]

I don't know about that; but don't think so, not necessarily. Without it not complete for sure. Seems it populates AFTER the other modules populate though and when other modules populate they might be missing some important ones (like 720s) without which the build cannot be considered complete ( chip hold? ).

My vehicle was supposedly produced (aka Built so I've been told) 8/12/22. I've been repeatedly told in chat and verbally that it is built and shows no exception notes - "no holds". Never told no "chip hold" though; just that vehicle visibility report doesn't indicate any hold. Still IN PRODUCTION status... so what is the HOLD up?

my guess (wishful yet unsatisfying thinking) is that my truck is waiting for others going in the same direction to fill up a car carrying transport. That could take weeks or month or more - and that just is not right!

FORD! Can you hear me?!

Speaking of FORD CAN YOU HEAR ME?

Given the nature of the supply chain, manufacturer hopes of mostsales being a custom order (versus buying what’s available on lot), and the age of the internet where I can buy nationwide; why doesn’t ford set up a final inspection lotnear the plants for people to pick up their vehicle?

I’m clearly not in auto sales, but maybe the real proposition would be a third party sets up a lot where dealers can contract to have final inspections performed and transfer of vehicle. That. $1,700 destination fee could easily support such an endeavor.

 

[Flash69]

Truck still sitting at the rail yard in Flat Rock. I read in a few places that this is also where they store vehicles that are missing chips. My modules list does appear to be missing some things.

I just chatted with Ford on chat and they said my truck is not on chip hold.

 

[Moc cock 8]

Truck still sitting at the rail yard in Flat Rock. I read in a few places that this is also where they store vehicles that are missing chips. My modules list does appear to be missing some things.

I just chatted with Ford on chat and they said my truck is not on chip hold.

It took them 2 weeks after my blend date for them to finally say chip hold but knew it because of modules.

 

[Flash69]

It took them 2 weeks after my blend date for them to finally say chip hold but knew it because of modules.

I'm expecting something like that to happen. No idea why they can't just tell the truth. At least I've only been waiting since May. Some people have been waiting much longer.

 

[Flash69]

I know someone that knows someone, trying to get some inside information if I'm on chip hold.

 

[mbouck3]

Time in status of over 12 days, estimated time in status is 30 days. Can I assume I am in some chip or other hold? Man this is stressful. I went into build category on 8/9, some much for a couple of days to build. Talked with chat on Monday and they said no hold and I am still down for delivered to dealer on 9/10, yea right.

 

[smellmuhfinger]

Had a chat with ford today and this what they said, I also emailed my dealer last week and he also said it was produced. I will believe them once its shipped!

 

[J-Dubs]

Anyone have any updates or have taken delivery (albeit those folks are likely not watching the thread anymore!)

ikeep telling myself to have patience, but it’s especially hard knowing I could get a call from the dealership any day, but look at the tracker to see it saying In Production for over two weeks.

 

[Grafx36510]

Anyone have any updates or have taken delivery (albeit those folks are likely not watching the thread anymore!)

ikeep telling myself to have patience, but it’s especially hard knowing I could get a call from the dealership any day, but look at the tracker to see it saying In Production for over two weeks.

My last update was an email from the dealer last Friday that the truck was in transit with an ETA of second to third week of September. Both ford and ordertrack still show as in production.

 

[jflottawa]

Has anyone in this group shipped yet? I’m going 26 days “in production”.

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