I got a call from the dealer saying that my new SCrew will arrive on FEB 19th or that week. As I understand, the truck will come by rail then it get sorted out at the "hub" then shipped to the dealer by 18-wheel truck since Supercrews could not fit anywhere on the trailer but on the rear. I did called the dealer way back in DEC and JAN inquire about the build date. At first, He told me it would be build on 12/29/00 or 01/02/01 depending on the plant closing on the holidays. Second time, the dealer said the build date will be on 01/29/01. Few days later, I got a call from the dealer on 01/24/01 saying that the ETA for my new truck will be on Feb 19th.
My question is how accurate are your dealer's estimate when they give you the ETA on your new SuperCrew truck? I can't wait to pick up my new Screw during the week of Feb 19th.


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Ordered Monday,12/09/00, VIN assigned 12/29/00(?), Plant closed for holidays, dealer say build date on 01-29-01(?) and ETA on FEB 19 2001
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'01 SCrew XLT 4x4 (Gen.III), Dark Highland Green, 4.6L, 3.55 Limited Slip Diff., Class III Towing Pkge, cab steps, front & rear benches, med.graphite int.color
-->Future Mods:
- Line-X on bed, underside, bumpers,etc
- cap by either Snug / A.R.E.
- racks by Yakima/Garvins
(images coming soon)

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SeaMark,
As you can see from my sig., we are very similar time lines. I have received all of my information from VOPC, I dropped the dealer once they gave me the VIN.
This information is current as of today, though it is interesting that I have not received any "bucked" or "locked" status as this link http://www.ford-diesel.com/faq/1999f...rderDuring.htm to the Ford Diesel site suggests?

So anyway, your information from the dealer seems to coincide with the information I get from VOPC.

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Craig Brossman
Ordered 2001 SCrew 5.4L 4WD Lariat (12/05/00)
Az Beige/Wedgewood Blue
Cpts. chairs, Moon roof, Tow package, CD changer
3.55 lim. slip, Rear slider, Skid plates
Status: Build Date - 1/29/01 (as of 1/8/01)
ETA - 2/12/01

 

well my dealer thought after truck was on train it be the 15th of the month as u notice in sig it was here early on wednesday nite then saturday 6 I it picked up
they did expert prep job Full tank of gas
dealer scores high marks from me
btw i got caught in xmas shut down
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Ordered 11/8/00
Build week of 11/27/00
Delivery Date 1/06/01
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XLT 2001 Supercrew
Arizona Beige
5.4
Tow Pk
Captain chairs
Bed Liner.
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Nothen` Dirty` Going` On`Here`

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Brossman,

Which plant is your truck coming from? Mine will come from Norfolk, VA.

- SeaMark

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Ordered Monday, 12/09/00
VIN assigned 12/29/00(?)
Status: Build Date - 1/29/01 (as of 1/24/01)
ETA: 02/19/01
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'01 SCrew XLT 4x4 (Gen.III), Dark Highland Green, 4.6L, 3.55 Limited Slip Diff., Class III Towing Pkge, cab steps, front & rear benches, med.graphite int.color
-->Future Mods:
- Line-X on bed, bumpers,etc
- cap by either Snug / A.R.E.
- racks by Yakima/Garvins


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SeaMark,
My dealer said 6 to 7 weeks. I added a week for the Xmas week shutdown. Had delivery at about 7 1/2 weeks. Call VOPC yourself and you should have a good idea. I called the dealer to tell him it should be there after VOPC status of "vehicle at destination". Called the next day and they had it.
The Kansas City plant was closed the 3rd week of January (according to BlueOval News) so that might account for some of the changes you have had.

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SuperCrew XLT, Silver Metallic, Dark Graphite, 5.4L, Captain's Chairs, 6-CD, L/S, Tow Package, Gen. III, Lund Bug Deflector

 

SeaMark,
Until you mentioned a VA plant, I assumed that all SCrews were built in KC.
If I rememeber correctly, my VIN indicates the build location and I believe it is KC.

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Craig Brossman
Ordered 2001 SCrew 5.4L 4WD Lariat (12/05/00)
Az Beige/Wedgewood Blue
Cpts. chairs, Moon roof, Tow package, CD changer
3.55 lim. slip, Rear slider, Skid plates
Status: Build Date - 1/29/01 (as of 1/8/01)
ETA - 2/12/01

 

Brossman,

I too thought all SCrew's were built in K.C. I know my SCrew,my Boss's SCrew and a buddy of mine's SCrew was all built in K.C. Could be wrong, won't be the first time

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2001 SuperCrew 4.6 Auto Black with Lund Stainless Steel Grille and Bumper insert, Black Max Tonneau cover,Tinted Glass,Side and Rear Window Visors,Westin Chrome Nerf Bars,
2000 Reg.Cab FlareSide Sport XLT 4.2L V6 5-Speed, Oxford White,Tinted Glass,Factory Cab Steps

 

I heard the following:
( before xmas) Build week of 1/15
(1 wk later) Build week of 1/22
(early Jan) Build week of 1/29
(1/22) Truck is built and on train. Expect it at dealer on (2/1)
(1/26) Truck just rolled in.
(1/29) I picked it up with a big smile.

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Ordered: 11/08/00
Received: 1/29/01

'01 SuperCrew 4X4 Lariat
DW Blue w/beige 2-tone
5.4 L, limited slip, tow pckg,
skid plates, rear slider,
bun warmers, 6-CD, cab steps,
cargo cage, Ford Duraliner

 

I ordered my Screw on 6 Dec 00, Build date 8 Jan 01, shipped from factory 10 Jan 01, on rail car 12 Jan 01, at dealer on 19 Jan 01, THEIR delivery date was 2 MARCH 2001, I got it 25 Jan 01.


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Brossman and others,
You are right about which plant. I went home and doublecheck my VIN. It says "K" which means Kansas City plant ( correct?). I don't know why the dealer saleman say 'Norfolk". But thanks anyway!
...still waiting for my new truck. (20 more days left as of Jan 30)

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Ordered on Monday, 12/09/00
VIN assigned 12/29/00(?)
Status:
Build Date - 1/29/01 (as of 1/24/01)
ETA: 02/19/01
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'01 SCrew XLT 4x4 (Gen.III), Dark Highland Green, 4.6L, 3.55 Limited Slip Diff., Class III Towing Pkge, cab steps, front & rear benches
-->Future Mods:
- Line-X on bed, underside, bumpers,etc
- cap by either Snug / A.R.E.
- racks by Yakima/Garvins

 

What type of Screw you got?
Does your truck have two-tone paint?
- have lots of options?
- Lariat or XLT?
- which plant? (Kansas / Norfolk / ?)
- 4x4 or 4x2?
I am just trying to get some idea how you got yours first before mine. I ordered mine on DEC-9-00 .. just three days after you ordered yours. I am in MD/VA area and you are in NM.
Thanks in advance if you reply.



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Ordered on Monday, 12/09/00
VIN assigned 12/29/00(?)
Status:
Build Date - 1/29/01 (as of 1/24/01)
ETA: 02/19/01
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'01 SCrew XLT 4x4 (Gen.III), Dark Highland Green, 4.6L, 3.55 Limited Slip Diff., Class III Towing Pkge, cab steps, front & rear benches
-->Future Mods:
- Line-X on bed, underside, bumpers,etc
- cap by either Snug / A.R.E.
- racks by Yakima/Garvins

 

SeaMark,
Now that I am in the build week (like you) I call VOPC once a day, just to hear a change in that status, but I never get it?
Have you gotten a change of status yet from VOPC?


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Craig Brossman
Ordered 2001 SCrew 5.4L 4WD Lariat (12/05/00)
Az Beige/Wedgewood Blue
Cpts. chairs, Moon roof, Tow package, CD changer
3.55 lim. slip, Rear slider, Skid plates
Status: Build Date - 1/29/01 (as of 1/8/01)
ETA - 2/12/01

 

Brossman,

You check once a day? You sure can't wait to get your new Screw, huh?
No, I let the dealer call the VOPC since he does it every two days. If there's any change in the status, he will notify me right away. I am trying not to think too much about my new Screw or I will go crazy! I will post another msg here to let you guys know when I get mine.



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Ordered on Monday, 12/09/00
VIN assigned 12/29/00(?)
Status:
Build Date - 1/29/01 (as of 1/24/01)
ETA: 02/19/01
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'01 SCrew XLT 4x4 (Gen.III), Dark Highland Green, 4.6L, 3.55 Limited Slip Diff., Class III Towing Pkge, cab steps, front & rear benches
-->Future Mods:
- Line-X on bed, underside, bumpers,etc
- cap by either Snug / A.R.E.
- racks by Yakima/Garvins

 

At best, VOPC was only updated about once a week when I was checking. I still checked every day cause I couldn't stand the wait. My truck arrived on 12/19 but the ETA I was given by VOPC was the following week. Almost everyone seems to get theirs before their ETA.

Either way it's worth the wait.

 

That's good information Wickman.
Like you, I'm just anxious, and have expected the status to change as my truck begins rolling down the line. It would be great if Ford had an online site where we can watch trucks being built, perhaps even have the ability to see your truck.
I also need a little lead time from the ETA because I haven't gotten all the cash together yet, waiting to time it right with the market.

SeaMark, the race is on. If VOPC is correct, I should be washing and waxing before you, but who knows. I also have an advantage that I'm a straight shot (Boulder, CO) from the plant, though I don't know where you are located. Good Luck

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Craig Brossman
Ordered 2001 SCrew 5.4L 4WD Lariat (12/05/00)
Az Beige/Wedgewood Blue
Cpts. chairs, Moon roof, Tow package, CD changer
3.55 lim. slip, Rear slider, Skid plates
Status: Build Date - 1/29/01 (as of 1/8/01)
ETA - 2/12/01