2024 delivery schedule

[Centric]

My vehicle was built 11/18, shipped on 12/7, boarded ship 12/18. Unloaded 1/18-19. Still in Portland. Use this as a possible timetable.

I think that the times have definitely sped up then because my vehicle was built on 1-24, and then it shows shipped 1-24. So I am assuming it has been a while now and they are getting used to the process which is allowing them to speed it up and the new ones from now on won't take as long as your guys did. Because you were all the demo/first ones to get yours.

 

[Lars5457]

I think that the times have definitely sped up then because my vehicle was built on 1-24, and then it shows shipped 1-24. So I am assuming it has been a while now and they are getting used to the process which is allowing them to speed it up and the new ones from now on won't take as long as your guys did. Because you were all the demo/first ones to get yours.

So at the very top of your Lincoln order tracking page it shows vehicle built on 1/24 on the 4th check? What really have to see is how long it takes to board a ship.

 

[Khak4]

I think that the times have definitely sped up then because my vehicle was built on 1-24, and then it shows shipped 1-24. So I am assuming it has been a while now and they are getting used to the process which is allowing them to speed it up and the new ones from now on won't take as long as your guys did. Because you were all the demo/first ones to get yours.

I think you’re setting yourself for disappointment if you think you’ll see your car in February. Maybe even march.

 

[Gary-L]

I have heard of 1 confirmed location from a dealer. That was from Lars. Dealer confirmed still in Portland. Until we hear from dealers that we are on the train with a location we are only speculating. We could be in Portland for another week based on passed history. So when you do get a confirmed rail location please share so we can narrow these delivery dates. Thank you all for the information you share.

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[Centric]

So at the very top of your Lincoln order tracking page it shows vehicle built on 1/24 on the 4th check? What really have to see is how long it takes to board a ship.

Yes on the 4th check is shows built 1-24-24. And then today it got moved to shipped.

 

[Centric]

I think you’re setting yourself for disappointment if you think you’ll see your car in February. Maybe even march.

You think it'll be here in March.

 

[Gary-L]

Yes on the 4th check is shows built 1-24-24. And then today it got moved to shipped.

Shipped can mean 2-3 weeks before hitting the water.

 

[Centric]

Shipped can mean 2-3 weeks before hitting the water.

That's the timeline Lincoln is saying for delivery. Plus mine is also moving faster along the process than yours has. Im assuming that they have sped up the process now.

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[Centric]

Shipped can mean 2-3 weeks before hitting the water.

That's the timeline Lincoln is saying for delivery. Plus mine is also moving faster along the process than yours has. Im assuming that they have sped up the process now.

 

[Gary-L]

That's the timeline Lincoln is saying for delivery. Plus mine is also moving faster along the process than yours has. Im assuming that they have sped up the process now.

I sure hope so. Keep us posted.

 

[Centric]

I sure hope so. Keep us posted.

Yea I will for sure. The Lincoln Concierge told me she scheduled a call back for next Wednesday, and in between if she got any updates she would let me know. But she said she should have some ETA by next week, and she would let me know what that is.

 

[Khak4]

You think it'll be here in March.

Given we don’t even know if your car has been placed on a ship yet, I would be happy with a March date to have your car. Mine was built 12/9 and apparently still in Portland. Getting a car transport from china to Portland is two to three weeks alone. It’s February 1st….

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[Centric]

Given we don’t even know if your car has been placed on a ship yet, I would be happy with a March date to have your car. Mine was built 12/9 and apparently still in Portland. Getting a car transport from china to Portland is two to three weeks alone. It’s February 1st….

Like to reach Portland. Or just to be loaded onto a ship.

 

[swindler]

My vehicle was built 11/18, shipped on 12/7, boarded ship 12/18. Unloaded 1/18-19. Still in Portland. Use this as a possible timetable.

Just FYI, Chorus was actually unloaded 1/22.

 

[swindler]

Plus even my salesman told me I should expect my car 60 days from build date to take delivery. Do you know how long from released from factory, to loaded on a vessel, to how long the vessel takes to set sail for Portland.

I talked a bit about waiting times already in another post.

One thing for you to realize is that your vehicle is released by the factory and then waits in a lot for a ship.. The ship isn't waiting for the vehicle. They have 2000-3000 vehicles typically with each load. So they have to build and release that many before the ship even shows up. Then they load the ship in half a day if possible and depart right away. They want to minimize the time the ship is at the dock. So the big delay in shipping is usually waiting for a ship after all the vehicles are ready.

Shipping itself can take a while as the ship may go to other ports before Portland. I believe it was the first ship, Platinum Ray, that left Shanghai, but stopped at four other ports prior to leaving for Portland. It was picking up vehicles for companies other than Ford. This can affect shipping time by a week or two. My own ship, Global Chorus, diverted from the destination due to other ships already in line and finally arrived in Portland a week later than expected. The scheduling is not rigid. A lot of things can happen. The same is true for rail. It's an ad hoc scheduling system.

Some will get faster times than others, just because of the luck of the draw. But most of us have learned we'll have to wait.

 

[Gary-L]

I talked a bit about waiting times already in another post.

One thing for you to realize is that your vehicle is released by the factory and then waits in a lot for a ship.. The ship isn't waiting for the vehicle. They have 2000-3000 vehicles typically with each load. So they have to build and release that many before the ship even shows up. Then they load the ship in half a day if possible and depart right away. They want to minimize the time the ship is at the dock. So the big delay in shipping is usually waiting for a ship after all the vehicles are ready.

Shipping itself can take a while as the ship may go to other ports before Portland. I believe it was the first ship, Platinum Ray, that left Shanghai, but stopped at four other ports prior to leaving for Portland. It was picking up vehicles for companies other than Ford. This can affect shipping time by a week or two. My own ship, Global Chorus, diverted from the destination due to other ships already in line and finally arrived in Portland a week later than expected. The scheduling is not rigid. A lot of things can happen. The same is true for rail. It's an ad hoc scheduling system.

Some will get faster times than others, just because of the luck of the draw. But most of us have learned we'll have to wait.

Lincoln seems to be painting a perfect picture. Portland was shut down for a week because of ice and snow. Yet the ships kept on coming. The rail trip can be rough until it gets east of the Rockies. This is the real world beyond Lincoln's control. Best we can do is sit tight. Believe it when it is sitting in your driveway. Hopefully sooner rather than later. As the weather gets better we hope delivery times will tighten up.

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[Dave1946]

Lincoln seems to be painting a perfect picture. Portland was shut down for a week because of ice and snow. Yet the ships kept on coming. The rail trip can be rough until it gets east of the Rockies. This is the real world beyond Lincoln's control. Best we can do is sit tight. Believe it when it is sitting in your driveway. Hopefully sooner rather than later. As the weather gets better we hope delivery times will tighten up.

Ordered 8/14
Built 11/5
Shipped 11/21
Arrived in Portland 1/2
Just received update from Lincoln saying car will arrive at dealer between 2/4 and 2/10

 

[Gary-L]

Ordered 8/14
Built 11/5
Shipped 11/21
Arrived in Portland 1/2
Just received update from Lincoln saying car will arrive at dealer between 2/4 and 2/10

That seems to the current ship time.

 

[Lars5457]

Ordered 8/14
Built 11/5
Shipped 11/21
Arrived in Portland 1/2
Just received update from Lincoln saying car will arrive at dealer between 2/4 and 2/10

Don't believe the eta. I received a similar update that said 12/26-1/2. As I am one of those still waiting for rail shipment from Portland, I suspect you are looking at late February to early March.

 

[Khak4]

Don't believe the eta. I received a similar update that said 12/26-1/2. As I am one of those still waiting for rail shipment from Portland, I suspect you are looking at late February to early March.

Interesting. I kind of believe your thinking. I saw the vinview when I went to my dealer weeks ago and my car was on the Glovis chorus, yet he said I wouldn’t see the car until mid March. Who to believe…