VIN, but no build date ... what gives?

[Barclay]

I ordered my truck on 7 July. I got a VIN on 18 August, but no build date.

How can I have a VIN without a build date?

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Campers on Mission building churches to spread The Word
2001 XLT CC DRW PSD Auto LB 3.73STD PwrSeat 40/20/40 MedGraphite Keyless CLIV White/Silver

[showme69]

I think that's normal from my experience and what I've seen others post. I received my build date about a week after my VIN. Hang in there.

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2001 F250 XLT 4X2 PSD CC 156" WB, Auto, 3.73 LSA, True Blue/Silver, Alum. wheels, TTT Mirrors, Priv. Glass, APCM, ordered 6/28, build date 8/14, arrived 8/23. NRA & NAHC Life Member, TNUSA member, MU Alumni Assoc. Life Member, USAR Veteran and American Legion member.

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[Cappy]

Got my vin; Dealer order tracker says ETA is Oct. 2. Does not have a build date. Surely he is not getting all he can out of his computer What do I tell him to do.

Cappy (01 Excursion LTD PSD 4x4)

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[SmokeyWren]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Cappy:
What do I tell him to do.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Tell him to:

1. Call the VOPC.

2. Enter your VIN.

3. Listen closely.

4. Remember what he heard.




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Ole retired guy in west Texas with Darling Wife and Sierra Blanca - the white mountain of a '99.5 F250 diesel-powered CrewCab.

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[Cappy]

Smokey:

Excellent advice. Worked so well I now have what I need to track it myself.
Interesting observation of 2001 Excursion orders. Must be pretty poor as my truck has been moved forward on the clock twice. According to the VOPC, my truck is scheduled for production week of 8/28/00 (today) and be on the ground week of 9/18/00.

Have to hurry up now and get the aftermarket items ordered. Will try to post ideas in another forum.

Thanks again.
Cap

[jimcald]

I ordered June 1st and recieved my VIN 6 weeks ago and still have no build date. My dealer told me yesterday that he should have some news for me today.

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'01 F250 CC 156WB 4x2 v10 Ordered
Have VIN no build date

[Pasoman]

Barclay

I was wondering what your build date was I ordered a new 2001 F-350 on July 12. Cannot get a response from the dealer on wother they have gotten a vin or a build date yet or if they have even gotten avin #. Just getting frustrated tired of waiting.

Dugan

[Barclay]

Good Morning, Dugan,

Welcome to the best site for learning all about Ford diesel trucks!

I ordered my truck on July 7, but my order was delayed because of the 532 Camper Package. The day after I cancelled the 532 package, I got a VIN number.

My truck will be built next week and I should have it within about 3 weeks after that. Can't wait.

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Campers on Mission building churches to spread The Word
2001 XLT CC DRW PSD Auto LB 3.73STD PwrSeat 40/20/40 MedGraphite Keyless CLIV White/Silver

[apugh]

I had a build date of 08/28/00. I also have a Full VIN number.

Called the dealer today and he indicated the truck has not been built and I don't have a build date. But I do have an arival date of 09/18/00.

I ordered my truck 06/15/00.

I hope I get my truck before Ford goes Bankrupt from their tire FUBR.

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2001 F350 CC SRW SB Lariat V10 4x4 5spd 3.73LS Hitch Trailor Tow / Camper / Heavy Service / Off-Road Pkg and more Harvest Gold

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[Pasoman]

Hey all

I have just talked to the dealer and as of yet no biuld date as of 8:30 this morning. I a question for anyone to answer. What does clean Status mean???? Anyways this forum has been very educational.
Thanks
Dugan
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01 PSD F-350 Lariat, 6-SPD , Camper package, 6 disc cd changer, Dually ,Extended Cab , white , med. oarchment interior leather.

[socalbob]

Ordered mine on July 9th, as of today still no build date. Whats up with that ?

F-350 cc drw lariat harvest gold

[SmokeyWren]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pasoman:
What does clean Status mean???? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Clean and unscheduled means your order is in the order bank but it's not yet scheduled for production on the assembly line, and you should not yet have a VIN.

The sequence of events when you order is included in the '99-up FAQ. To get there, scroll up to the top of this thread and click on the "faqs" word. Then '99-up, then "During your order".


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Ole retired guy in west Texas with Darling Wife and Sierra Blanca - the white mountain of a '99.5 F250 diesel-powered CrewCab.

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[SmokeyWren]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by socalbob:
Whats up with that ? ....F-350 cc drw lariat harvest gold<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi, Bob, and Welcome! to Ford-Diesel.com.

What's up with that is that you ordered a CrewCab, and CrewCabs are probably in short supply right now [based on a posting by a SoCal fleet manager recently]. Demand exceeds supply. So you must wait your turn.

It could be a problem with your dealer's allocation, or the priority your dealer assigned to your order, or it might simply be that CrewCabs are hard to get right now.

Read the '99-up FAQ to learn more about these terms such as allocation and priority. Scroll to the top of this thread and click on the little word "faqs" - then '99-up.

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Ole retired guy in west Texas with Darling Wife and Sierra Blanca - the white mountain of a '99.5 F250 diesel-powered CrewCab.

[socalbob]

SomkeyWren, THANKS for the welcome! WOW what a great site. I'll check out the faq's. I hope something happens soon on my order, sold my truck last weekend.

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[Pasoman]

Smokey

Thanks for the help from your post.

Dugan