2022 Navigator

bbf2530 said:
Hi slingha. You misunderstood what "akirby" on BOF was stating, and came up with a 1+1=5 result.

"akirby" was merely explaining what the "OKTB" (Okay To Build) rule is at the beginning of a new model year production run. He was not stating that only Dealer orders were still being built, or that error free builds were still not happening at this point or sooner, or that Retail orders are not being built yet. In fact, Retail customer orders have already been delivered to customers, for vehicles less affected by pandemic induced parts shortages.

Bottom line is that Retail orders of 2022 Navigators been being produced for some time now. However there are many holds and short term assembly line shutdowns due to parts and commodity shortages. In addition, many "finished" vehicles are sitting in lots waiting for computer ships or other shortage parts, before they can be shipped out to Dealers for the ordering customers.

And Lincoln/Ford are not prioritizing Dealer stock orders ahead of Customer/Retail orders. Pandemic induced shortages have production in a mess for all automakers, not only Lincoln/Ford. So if a buyer can not wait until things settle down to order/buy a new vehicle, these problems are going to be frustrating but unavoidable.

Good luck.
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It sure looks like they are prioritizing dealer stock.

If I can buy my exact vehicle off of a dealer lot, which I can, your comments can’t possibly be true. Especially when that vin number is significantly higher than mine.
 
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bbf2530 said:
Hi bigzaj. Factory paint on new vehicles is already cured by the time it leaves the factory.

...(I'm not sure what "Special Edition paint job" you are referring to
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He's referring to the Black Label option called the Special Edition Package which requires vehicles to be sent from the factory to Penske to have the roof and other items painted black
 
slingha said:
It sure looks like they are prioritizing dealer stock.

If I can buy my exact vehicle off of a dealer lot, which I can, your comments can’t possibly be true. Especially when that vin number is significantly higher than mine.
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Hi slingha.The information provided is correct. Since you mentioned BOF, ask the Moderators over there for verification. The Moderators who know how the system operates, not the panicking buyers.
The order process was not change by Lincoln or Ford to mess with you. ;)

Your particular vehicle order has one commodity or another on hold. That applies whether you think you have found "similar" vehicles to yours on Dealer lots or not. 1+1 still does not equal 5. And like everyone, you will need to wait, as frustrating as it is.

I am on your side, but simply providing the correct information. It also makes no sense to spend time debating this, so check with the Moderators over on BOF for verification of the correct information, and good luck.
 
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GrussGott said:
He's referring to the Black Label option called the Special Edition Package which requires vehicles to be sent from the factory to Penske to have the roof and other items painted black
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Hi GrussGott. If that is the case, then it would be non-factory cured paint, and a good idea to wait a minimum of 30 days before waxing, ceramic coating etc.

Keeping in mind it may take more than 30 days by the time the vehicle is shipped and received by the buyer anyway, after painting at that second location.

Thanks for the Special Edition paint information and good luck.
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I finally got scheduled and received a VIN. I checked my status a couple days ago and it worked fine. I just tried to track my order and now it won’t let me log in. Did anyone else have this issue when going through the process?
 
Tcrowe said:
I finally got scheduled and received a VIN. I checked my status a couple days ago and it worked fine. I just tried to track my order and now it won’t let me log in. Did anyone else have this issue when going through the process?
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Congrats!

Yes, that tracking link if finicky. I usually have better luck with that link using IE vs Chrome. It works maybe 50% of the time. Probably because all of us trying to track our vehicles every day. LOL
 
Received an email yesterday from Lincoln Reacquired that my vehicle arrived at the dealership. Still some things to consider as she was not aware I had paid off my 2020 a few months ago. That changes my options, and it sounds like it is for the better. Bottom line, I may get in to this 2022 L for less than $10k. We'll see, the wife and I are calling her later for more details.

Anyway, the truck delivery seems imminent now, just need to sort out these details. Unfortunately, the MSRP increase since October is my responsibility since "akirby" on BOF confirmed to me that the sales manager was correct when he told me price protection only applied to true retail orders, which mine, being in reacquired status, is not. Oh well, I still think I am getting a good deal here.

Lincoln is essentially paying all TT&L, doc. fees, etc, to the tune of probably $8k+. Also, having paid off my truck moves this process from here along quicker since Lincoln Financial (or whatever they are called) is not involved.
 
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Lincoln must be picking up production. I got an email Tuesday with a build date for the week of June 6th. I just got a follow up email moving my build date to the week of May 9th. Don’t ask me how it can change by a month within 3 days, but hopefully the build date holds.
 
Went for a car wash and there she was in the back lot. Just received the email with the offer letter for repurchase. So, should hopefully have it in my driveway sometime next week.

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Thanks, the interior is the same as my 2020, which you can see in the background of the first pic.
 
Golfpro23 said:
I can’t believe you showed up and didn’t demand to go home with it. You must be way more patient then I am. Can’t wait to hear your review of how it is compared to your 2020.
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Yes, unfortunately, I have to sign ad return the offer letter and my wife is out of town, so Monday morning will get that ball rolling.
 
GreenRhyno said:
Fair Oaks, that is just around the corner. I order mine from Rizza in Orland Park. I live in NWI.
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I have been to Rizza many times when we lived closer to Orland Park.
 
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