But the truck in the link has the "right" bumper, right? At least it looks like it to me.....plugs on the right.
Correct, it had the 'right' bumper! I was just making an observation for the BAP trucks. I would actually prefer to order a BAP truck, but not if the trailer wires will be in the way.
Never thought about the trailer wires being in the way, but yeah that kinda sucks. Aside from that, the biggest downside for me is that you lose the pullout step when the tailgate is opened normally. I plan to just strap a small step stool in the bed for the couple times a year I actually get in the bed.
This KR I tried didn't have the retractable center step option, but I would prefer that over the built in tailgate step/pole (when using the PAT door). The retractable AMP corner bumper steps are so quick and convenient to deploy for using the tailgate in normal mode.
I haven’t seen a single truck on a dealer lot with the retractable center step. It’s probably a constraint along with everything else. I did not include that in my order, but I’m hoping there will be aftermarket options.
I researched and found a few that have been ordered with the retractable rear center step. I'm guessing since the PAT is just now hitting the streets, it will take a minute before orders start picking up for the step.
I've noticed that as well. Just one more small detail that Ford overlooked or wasn't ready for. The lettering looks to be smaller on the PAT also, so the decals you can buy now won't fit. I'm sure there will some available soon tho. I may get a quote from a vinyl shop to get it done if I ever get my truck.
In fords defense… at their introduction event earlier this year and all their marketing photos/ videos none of the PAT have the letter vinyl insets..
I have a BAP on order, but finding out the bumper is not the new design (trailer wiring being an important consideration) disappointed me.
In one of the other threads I believe someone said his order went from "In Production" straight to at the dealership. You may be a lot closer than you think. Maybe not but do not go by that tracker info as that is notoriously inaccurate.Pretty much the end of all of this for me I think. Frustration beyond belief.
My friend's PAT equipped Lariat arrived at his dealer yesterday. He ordered his truck a month after me, and his blend date is 20240405! So.. it is fact that PAT trucks were built for production that first week of April.
He ordered end of March, blend ends up 4/5 and delivered 6/5.
I ordered 2/19, blend ends up 4/29, and I still don't have any movement or information from "In Production 5/6".
So pissed that I might end up going with with an Audi SQ8... it can tow what I need.
Yeah.. I know. Thanks for trying to pick me up a little.
So the dealership knows nothing, Chat knows nothing and Marketing knows the same as chat.
Not trying to pick at this or anything, but that blend date is 20240503EDIT: It's been a tough day, so I might be overreacting a bit... not sure though.
Pretty much the end of all of this for me I think. Frustration beyond belief.
My friend's PAT equipped Lariat arrived at his dealer yesterday. He ordered his truck a month after me, and his blend date is 20240405! So.. it is fact that PAT trucks were built for production that first week of April.
He ordered end of March, blend ends up 4/5 and delivered 6/5.
I ordered 2/19, blend ends up 4/29, and I still don't have any movement or information from "In Production 5/6".
So pissed that I might end up going with with an Audi SQ8... it can tow what I need.
