I have a question ordered F-150 12/5/00 and just got the vin number 1/31/01, How much longer do you think I will have to wait until i get truck? By the way the dealer said there was now E.D.T so he doesn't know when it will be in but said the vin number is a good thing? Does getting the Vin number mean my truck is arleady built and needs to get shipped only? Thanks replys would be very much appreciated

2001 F-150 5.4L Trition, Regular Cab 4X4
XLT Black Clearcoat
8 Foot Bed
Tow package
Factory cab steps
3.55 limed slip

 

What you need to get is the DORA dealer order receipt acknowledgment.

This will give you your dealers code # and with that you can call the vehical order processing center. This will give you the build date.


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1999 F150 4x4 4.6V8 regcab/shortbed
Oxford White with Wedgewood Blue two tone, with Blue Captains chairs
Bullet Cat Back, Superchip, K&N FIPK Intake.
Centerline Saber rims 17x8" with Firestone GTA 275/60hr-17 tires.
Alpine CDA-7845, ADS P640 Amp, Focal Poly Kevlar seperates.

SILVER 2001 LIGHTNING on order
http://members.tripod.com/donf150/Welcome/id7.html

 

Dave, the VIN is created before the truck is built so getting it doesn't mean the truck has been built yet but, your getting close.

Very nice truck by the way!
You must have been a lurker here.
Can't believe you came up with that sweet a configuration on your own.

 

Hi Dave,
Welcome.
Their was lot's of discussion on this subject back around Sept. Try a search on the subject.
When you place a special order, how quickly it comes in extremely dependant on the volume the dealer does with FORD. In my case, I ordered on Sept. 8, 00' and it was on the dealer lot Oct. 9, 00'. Caught me and my sales drone completely off guard. On the DORA mentioned earlier, Their is a dealer priority code ranging form 01-12. Most fall in the 9-12 range. My dealer was an 01 since the guy has 4 FORD dealerships in a 20 mile radius. On the down side, since FORD has cut back production, special orders may be on the back burner, sorry.

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2001 F150 XLT SC SPORT 4X4 FLARESIDE
* Black
* 4.6
* Auto
* awesome factory 10 spoke 17" wheels
* "MAN"ual shift 4x4
* 3.55 Limited slip
* Captains chairs W/console
* Factory tube steps
* Slider

 

Ordered a f-350 on 1/22/01, got my vin # today and it's supposed to arrive on 2/19/01.We'll see!

 

My dealer told me 8 weeks for the truck to be in. Havent ordered yet thats just what he said.

 

Took me (7) weeks from order date to receive my NAV. Received VIN 5 weeks into it.

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2000 Navigator. Laser Red, Every option. , (DOHC) cams-32 valve Intech , (6) Bolt Mains, AIRFORCEONE FIPK, Custom Program Superchip, True Duel Flowmaster 50 series. 2X SISO , vented out each side. Rear air deflector, Bug deflector, PIAA, headlights (SUPERWHITE)

Looking at Hitting 500+ hp with a single shot NOS.

“91” F150 4X4 Shorty “Ultimate Off Road Edition” Borge Warner T18 4 speed, Traction Lock Front and Rear Differentials., Smitty Built Duel Tube Roll Bar, Moog Super Off Road Coil Springs, Factory 2” Lift Rancho RS 9000 Shocks , Stock Front “QUAD SETUP” 33x12.5 (B.F. Goodrich) Mud Terrain Warn Winch Combo Bush Bar with Warn XD9000I Winch. Full Factory Skid Plates. 302 Long Block, K&N FIPK JBA Chrome Headers, Custom Catback using Flowmaster Muffler, Duel out side behind rear wheel.

 

Thanks for the help. I wasn't sure if getting the vin ment my truck was built and now that you cleared that up im thinking i should get it in a couple of weeks from now or so because its already been 9 weeks. Factory shut down 3 weeks in december for holday. So in 2 weeks it will be 8 offical weeks 9-3weeks vacation= 6+2 more weeks equals delivery date. Hopefully. Thanks again. Raoul thanks for compliment on truck.

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2001 5.4L Triton, XLT, Regular cab, factory steps,

 

Dave,
You should contact your insurance company and give them your VIN so, that they can start the paperwork. Bugman.

 

Thanks for suggestion bugman I think ill let him know tommorow to get it ready instead of waiting that way Ill be all set

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2001 5.4L Triton, XLT, Regular cab, factory steps,