changing my order - Diesel Forum

pccassidy111 · 03-19-2005, 08:21 PM

My truck is scheduled to be built during the week starting with April 11th. Is it too late to remove the optional trailer hitch? I know you are saying I should call the dealer but it is Saturday and I would also like to know if anyone eles has done this to make sure I am getting a straight answer.

dwelch1 · 03-19-2005, 11:46 PM

when did you place your order? have you been issued a VIN number yet? it might end up being more of a delay and hassle than whats it worth! ask your dealer and see what they say.

WillSD · 03-20-2005, 11:13 AM

pccassidy111 -- Call your dealer ASAP Monday morning and request the change. Make sure they input the deletion into CONCEPS immediately. Normally, the change would go through without a problem since your build week is so far out; however, we are currently in build-out for the 2005 model year. As such, changes are much more tempermental. If your dealer submits the deletion Monday morning, they should know by Tuesday or Wednesday morning if the order alteration was accepted.

SmokeyWren · 03-20-2005, 11:16 AM

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Is it too late to remove the optional trailer hitch?

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Probably not. Depends on the status of the order when you call the dealerperson on Monday morning. If the order is not yet "locked", then the dealerperson can do a "change order" transaction and delete the hitch receiver option. If the order is locked, then the dealer is going to receive that truck with that option.

The receiver option cost you $150. Not exactly a disaster if the new truck has it and you have to pay for it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] But I'll bet your order is not yet locked, so you can have that option deleted.

Surf to the '99-up FAQ and note the button for "during your order" on the top-left side of the screen. That includes the various status an order goes through, including "locked" status. "Locked in: When production is locked and NO changes can be made (normally 10 days to 2 weeks before scheduled date)."

On edit: That WillSD feller that posted while I was writing this helps to run a family-owned Ford store up in cold country, so you should pay attention to what he says. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img]