8/2 Build Week

[catfishkid1986]

How are you getting so many electric miles when driving at highway speeds? My PowerBoost literally gets 0 electric miles with highway driving, even if I’m going the limit or having it in Adaptive Cruise… I can only get electric miles when city driving and then the mileage is amazing. However, my drive to work is all highway and is extremely frustrating.

https://trukbed.com/how-to-drive-a-hybrid/

I read this article last night, and I'm trying to implement the tips, as I am only seeing an average of 21, mixed driving so far.

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[jdr]

Didn't get the sensor here either, even tho it was listed as part of the tow tech package. I did however get a package in the glove box with the stickers. SYNC 4 is supposed to able to use either of them.

I didn't receive the kit either however, it was to be included. My dealer is checking into it.

 

[Jloyd98]

How are you getting so many electric miles when driving at highway speeds? My PowerBoost literally gets 0 electric miles with highway driving, even if I’m going the limit or having it in Adaptive Cruise… I can only get electric miles when city driving and then the mileage is amazing. However, my drive to work is all highway and is extremely frustrating.

Most of those electric miles were on hilly backroads with 55mph speed limits. I'd typically tap the brakes going downhill to get it in electric mode. Could usually hold the speed quite awhile and even accelerate with the proper throttle pressure. Much easier to keep it full electric without the adaptive cruise in those situations. Electric miles definitely don't come at higher speeds other than coasting down exit ramps.

 

[Cbaka27]

I just ordered my BakFlip MX4 bed cover from Stage 3 today. I will report back when I get it installed and I think I will be done for a while doing mods.

OK guys...I ordered this bed cover yesterday at 4pm my time. It just showed up at 10:40 am. UPS Ground is extremely fast.

 

[ib_jigged]

OK guys...I ordered this bed cover yesterday at 4pm my time. It just showed up at 10:40 am. UPS Ground is extremely fast.

Now only if Ford could deliver like that!

 

[johnbisme]

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OK guys...I ordered this bed cover yesterday at 4pm my time. It just showed up at 10:40 am. UPS Ground is extremely fast.

Since my truck's now 'Built', maybe they could ship it via UPS Ground?

 

[emersonloyd]

OK guys...I ordered this bed cover yesterday at 4pm my time. It just showed up at 10:40 am. UPS Ground is extremely fast.

i also ordered the bakflip from stage 3 and had great service and shipping.

 

[Cbaka27]

i also ordered the bakflip from stage 3 and had great service and shipping.

It took me about 30 min to get it installed. I had to call support once and they gave me a great tip not in the instructions. Stage 3 and Bakflip both get an A+ so far.

 

[ib_jigged]

I tried going on the United Road site on my phone and the mobile option gave the choice to sign up for email access. Once I did that I can look further into the tracking of my truck. It is still sitting in KC waiting to ship. Dealer notified me yesterday that they have been waiting for a Transit that was built in May for a local glass company to ship as well. It looks like they provide the actual location of the truck once it ships. Funny thing is my truck is Carbonized Gray, but this tracker lists it as Light Blue Metallic.

I'm stuck in truck purgatory! I hope the 0% holds out for November as well!

 

[Yardsail]

We’ll I just picked mine up from the dealer. It’s exactly what we had ordered minus the powerboost and power running boards. I’m fine with that.

 

[johnbisme]

Just a couple of updates to keep us current...

Yardsail has jumped ship and landed in a new truck, taking delivery of an off-the-lot vehicle nearly identical to his ordered truck... good find! So that reduces Limbo down to just two once more.

I added JDR to the 'Got their truck list', since they're an 8/2er that never got onto the list back in the heyday. Now we've got a longer list of those who have received their vehicles, which is always a good thing.

2 in Limbo and 4 awaiting delivery? Not bad at all. Here's hoping segev2110 and Pixie escape this week!


The 8/2 Limbo List

Built & More!
dmac___________ ('Delivered!' Buying from a Different Dealer due to Difficult Dealer)
ib_jigged__________('Shipped' ETA 10/26)
poorredman________ ('Shipped' ETA 10/29)
Johnbisme_________ ('Built!' ETA 'TBD')


Still in Limbo
Pixie (Hypothetical ETA 12/31, considering her options!)
segev2110 (Hypothetical ETA 'TBD')


(Got Their Truck!: Leadfoot21 09/14, jdr 09/14, Dresdie 09/25, Bangheadhere 09/25, PFD664 09/29, DuckDuckGreyDuck 09/29, F150_Steve22 09/30, emersonloyd 10/01, CK.Mecha 10/02, Cbaka27 (10/07), GripworksCo (10/08), Hebed118 (10/08), someday (10/08), Motosapien (10/08), SQLariatPB (10/08), Littlefield82 (10/09), SpikerS (10/09), catfishkid1986 (10/13), Josh35 (10/16), Fquinn47 (10/20))
(Got a Different Truck: Victimofareload 8/27, Chief Bast 9/2, JosephSchott 9/3, Jloyd98 9/16, Yardsail 10/29)

 

[ib_jigged]

Well fellas, it's been a journey, but things are starting to look up! My first built date given was 8-2 and I proudly joined this group. I have been bumped 10 times before landing in the 10-4 group. This afternoon my truck was delivered to the dealership! 25 weeks and 2 days from order date. All the trackers show still in shipping process. Dealer, Ford Performance, and even United Road website all said truck was still sitting in KC waiting for a truck!

Dealership was closed already and I will be taking our daughter on a couple college tours on Monday, so I will need to wait till Tuesday to drop off the level kit and and the new Falken Wildpeaks installed.

 

[johnbisme]

One update today.... ib_jigged has had their truck delivered, but hasn't QUITE moved into 'taken delivery' Nirvana as they must have a few options/custom bits installed first.

Also, JCT Pals Portal has come alive for me, they've filled out the destination, though it isn't listed as 'shipped' yet, still 'Pending'

Do @dmac and @Poorredman have any news? Dmac was looking for a different off-the-lot truck to replace the one he'd ordered for his friend and poorredman is past their delivery date. Hopefully we can move them off the list soon!

Best of luck to our too remaining Limbo-ites, as always!


The 8/2 Limbo List

Built & More!
dmac___________ ('Delivered!' Buying from a Different Dealer due to Difficult Dealer)
ib_jigged__________(''Delivered!' Awaiting Dealer install of options)
poorredman________ ('Shipped' ETA 10/29)
Johnbisme_________ ('Built!' ETA 'TBD')


Still in Limbo
Pixie (Hypothetical ETA 12/31, considering her options!)
segev2110 (Hypothetical ETA 'TBD')


(Got Their Truck!: Leadfoot21 09/14, jdr 09/14, Dresdie 09/25, Bangheadhere 09/25, PFD664 09/29, DuckDuckGreyDuck 09/29, F150_Steve22 09/30, emersonloyd 10/01, CK.Mecha 10/02, Cbaka27 (10/07), GripworksCo (10/08), Hebed118 (10/08), someday (10/08), Motosapien (10/08), SQLariatPB (10/08), Littlefield82 (10/09), SpikerS (10/09), catfishkid1986 (10/13), Josh35 (10/16), Fquinn47 (10/20))
(Got a Different Truck: Victimofareload 8/27, Chief Bast 9/2, JosephSchott 9/3, Jloyd98 9/16, Yardsail 10/29)

 

[Poorredman]

Do @dmac and @Poorredman have any news? Dmac was looking for a different off-the-lot truck to replace the one he'd ordered from his friend and poorredman is past their delivery date. Hopefully we can move them off the list soon!

I wish! I'm 3 days past the delivery window. Spoke to Chip from Granger on Friday and said my truck left KC via transport and should be on its way to Iowa. Should be any day....

 

[dmac]

One update today.... ib_jigged has had their truck delivered, but hasn't QUITE moved into 'taken delivery' Nirvana as they must have a few options/custom bits installed first.

Also, JCT Pals Portal has come alive for me, they've filled out the destination, though it isn't listed as 'shipped' yet, still 'Pending'

Do @dmac and @Poorredman have any news? Dmac was looking for a different off-the-lot truck to replace the one he'd ordered from his friend and poorredman is past their delivery date. Hopefully we can move them off the list soon!

Best of luck to our too remaining Limbo-ites, as always!


The 8/2 Limbo List

Built & More!
dmac___________ ('Delivered!' Buying from a Different Dealer due to Difficult Dealer)
ib_jigged__________(''Delivered!' Awaiting Dealer install of options)
poorredman________ ('Shipped' ETA 10/29)
Johnbisme_________ ('Built!' ETA 'TBD')


Still in Limbo
Pixie (Hypothetical ETA 12/31, considering her options!)
segev2110 (Hypothetical ETA 'TBD')


(Got Their Truck!: Leadfoot21 09/14, jdr 09/14, Dresdie 09/25, Bangheadhere 09/25, PFD664 09/29, DuckDuckGreyDuck 09/29, F150_Steve22 09/30, emersonloyd 10/01, CK.Mecha 10/02, Cbaka27 (10/07), GripworksCo (10/08), Hebed118 (10/08), someday (10/08), Motosapien (10/08), SQLariatPB (10/08), Littlefield82 (10/09), SpikerS (10/09), catfishkid1986 (10/13), Josh35 (10/16), Fquinn47 (10/20))
(Got a Different Truck: Victimofareload 8/27, Chief Bast 9/2, JosephSchott 9/3, Jloyd98 9/16, Yardsail 10/29)

We ended up ordering a new truck with a local dealer who took X plan. The other dealer probably made 10k more on the 8/4 truck by selling it to someone else. They "forgot" I had a deposit on it... that still hasn't been refunded back to me yet.

Good news is all this actually saves some money for him despite 8K more in options since he got the long bed - now he can write off the full cost of the vehicle for his business tax (shortbeds restricted amount).

I'm going to be jealous of blue cruise and the magnetic dampers he optioned...

Still enjoying mine though! Hope the same for you all!

 

[johnbisme]

My truck has shipped! I've got the trip itinerary for the convoy from JCT Pals...

They pick up a Bronco and a Ranger at the Wayne plant, then come to Dearborn and get five 150s (including mine).

Then it's off to Gutwein Motor Co. in Monon, Indiana to drop off the Bronco and an F150.

Then South 30 miles to Lafayette to drop off two more F150s.

Then South some more down to Crawfordsville to drop off another F150 and the Ranger.

Then West 35 miles to Covington and Heartland Ford where my truck is the last off the car carrier.

But it's coming at last! Woohoo!

.... still no ETA, though

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