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#180 of 715 still waiting? by 2manylabs

Apr 25, 2011 (5:08 pm)

After being assured by our Ford dealer that the wait for a factory ordered 2011 Explorer would be no longer than 6-8 weeks, I ordered our first American car at the end of Jan. After 3 months I've heard only that the car was "born" on 3/24 and is sitting in a lot in Illinois awaiting transport. Unfortunately our dealer doesn't seem very motivated to find out when this car is being delivered, and I get the same answer when I call for my weekly update. What is going on???? I've been told to rest assured that I'm not the only one waiting... instead I'm wondering if maybe I should have bought another Honda Pilot. What is the delivery delay?

#181 of 715 Re: still waiting? [2manylabs] by explorerx4

Apr 26, 2011 (4:10 pm)

Replying to: 2manylabs (Apr 25, 2011 5:08 pm)
That is the question everyone wants to know the answer to.

#182 of 715 Re: still waiting? [explorerx4] by swhildin

Apr 26, 2011 (5:48 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 26, 2011 4:10 pm)
Not really sure what the delay is - i know they can't get the black paint from japan. but I do know for a fact they are worth the wait - got mine after a 3 1/2 month wait and i love it!

#183 of 715 Re: still waiting? [swhildin] by explorerx4

Apr 26, 2011 (6:17 pm)

Replying to: swhildin (Apr 26, 2011 5:48 pm)
I just went through my usual dealer stock check and there is some new inventory available. There is a Bronze color I have not seen before.

#184 of 715 Japan Paint by new_ford

Apr 27, 2011 (2:50 am)

What are the customers going to do if they need body work and how do you match a paint job that has paint that is not made anymore??
 
Repaint the complete vehicle???
 
This might turn ugly.

#185 of 715 shipping woes? by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Apr 27, 2011 (6:30 am)

"The shortage of freight cars has added anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to the time it takes for new cars to reach dealers, forcing auto makers to park finished vehicles near plants around the country."
 
Rail Woes Hit Auto Deliveries (MarketWatch)
 
Anyone heard any better theories?

#186 of 715 Re: Japan Paint [new_ford] by nvbanker

Apr 27, 2011 (9:15 am)

Replying to: new_ford (Apr 27, 2011 2:50 am)
I bet Sherwin Williams will make an aftermarket paint that will match perfectly. They do for about every color made right now.

#187 of 715 Re: Japan Paint [new_ford] by robr2

Apr 27, 2011 (10:14 am)

Replying to: new_ford (Apr 27, 2011 2:50 am)
What are the customers going to do if they need body work and how do you match a paint job that has paint that is not made anymore??
 
The paint is currently unavailable because of an ingredient made in Japan. Don't forget, Ford doesn't make the paint - it buys it. So whoever is supplying the paint - PPG, Dupont, BASF, et al - will find another source for the ingredient.

#188 of 715 Re: Japan Paint [nvbanker] by explorerx4

May 02, 2011 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 27, 2011 9:15 am)
OK, but who wants their car repainted with a brush or a roller?

#189 of 715 Re: still waiting? [swhildin] by bob431

May 10, 2011 (2:35 pm)

Replying to: swhildin (Apr 26, 2011 5:48 pm)
Since when did FORD start building cars in JAPAN? I am confused I want to buy AMERICAN, not Japanese, why can't FORD get paint in America?
 
Bob

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