PJFW8 Report post Posted January 16, 2009 I ordered a Fusion hybrid on Oct 27. (the second day the book was open.) Put $500. down. My inside buddies at Ford tell me that Ford is unlikely to schedule my order. I'll know for sure sometiime in Feb. Apparently I'm not in a market they wish to focus on. Too early to over-react, but this is disappointing to say the least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Report post Posted January 16, 2009 I ordered a Fusion hybrid on Oct 27. (the second day the book was open.) Put $500. down. My inside buddies at Ford tell me that Ford is unlikely to schedule my order. I'll know for sure sometiime in Feb. Apparently I'm not in a market they wish to focus on. Too early to over-react, but this is disappointing to say the least. Perhaps you are not first on the list for your dealership (or someone else has a higher priority assigned to their order). I understand all dealerships certified for Hybrids can get at least one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJFW8 Report post Posted January 16, 2009 Perhaps you are not first on the list for your dealership (or someone else has a higher priority assigned to their order). I understand all dealerships certified for Hybrids can get at least one.Thanks! That helps. I'm first, but at a small Milwaukee suburban dealer. My order number is "7000." My guess is that this is just a general place holder. I'm replacing my '06 leased vehicle which is due back in May. I would appreciate any advice. Checked with dealer...the believe they will get one. If so, it is mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akirby Report post Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks! That helps. I'm first, but at a small Milwaukee suburban dealer. My order number is "7000." My guess is that this is just a general place holder. I'm replacing my '06 leased vehicle which is due back in May. I would appreciate any advice. Checked with dealer...the believe they will get one. If so, it is mine. Simple - get on more waiting lists at dealers that may have more allocation. It's not Ford's fault - they're building as many as they can. In fact they'll sell as many Fusion hybrids as they do the MKS (roughly speaking, 2K/month). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJFW8 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Simple - get on more waiting lists at dealers that may have more allocation. It's not Ford's fault - they're building as many as they can. In fact they'll sell as many Fusion hybrids as they do the MKS (roughly speaking, 2K/month).Good suggestion. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJFW8 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Good suggestion. Thanks!Good news (for me). My dealer confirmed that my car will be built, perhaps as early as April. June build at the latest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury Milan Report post Posted February 20, 2009 I heard from a dealer that production is actually ahead of schedule, so it will probably be closer to April. Congratulations on your beautiful new car :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJFW8 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 I heard from a dealer that production is actually ahead of schedule, so it will probably be closer to April. Congratulations on your beautiful new car :)Thanks! and thanks for the info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
