[Ursus]

Having ordered my Kuga Titanium (Vision, BT with USB, FF Tow Bar & App Pack) through my employers lease scheme in June, I was given an expected delivery date to the dealers of 26th September. I have been told today that it will now be delayed. The new expected date at the dealers is now 28th NOVEMBER!!! 3 long months waiting and now another 2 to go, my previous new build house only took 5 months from signing off plan to moving in. Now call me cynical but the only thing I can think of is somone somewhere has forgotten to place my order. Before I persue a reason for the delay (none given so far) I would be interested to here of fellow members waiting times from ordering to collecting, particularly vehicles ordered around May / June / July time. Sorry Bob but it's gonna be a few more months before I can confirm the presence (or not) of the Seat Back Trays. Rant over.
Regards,
A very very dejected Ursus.

 

[hornchurchmale]

often if there is a problem sourcing a correct build car the dealers have and will use a vehicle exchange scheme, where they can look at other dealers stock and request that car for a small fee. I would ask dealer to see if they can source it that way or ask Ford for a written explanation for delay! Don't be fobbed off and ifyou seem to be getting nowhere with dealer ask them for Ford customer service number ( they do have one)
It may? be worthwhile asking what freebies will be on offer as compensation for extended wait eg. free car mats..free 1st years service etc. or even 4 gallons of fuel etc. nothing asked for nothing will be offered. good luck.

 

[PRICEMAN]

I ordered thelast week in August. Build date of 30th Oct. Delivery mid November. Hope this helps

 

[curtlyb]

doesn't bode well for me, ordered mine (AWD Tit, Chavvy Silver, App Pack, BT + USB) on Monday this week !!!!
I was expecting delivery before christmas (dealer said it takes Ford 2-3 weeks to actually acknowledge the order !!!)......oh dear

 

[kenefc]

Hi All

Maybe I was the exception, but I ordered mine the third week in June and was told it would be here in 12 weeks, however dealer rang me in July and I collected it on the 29 July. They did give me the option of collecting it on the New Reg in September, but as the dealer was changing on the 31 July from Polar to Stoneacres, I thought I would get it out of there in case there were any hiccups with the change over.

 

[dr_nick]

offered mine (vision 2.0 AWD with convenience app and x packs, satnav, tyredeflation detection, and power converter) on 31st july and have now been quoted estimated delivery date of "december"

very annoying

 

[KugaNo]

Ordered mine 31st July also (moondust 2wd with appearance, 19" alloys etc) and it was built 1st week in September, and is currently sitting at the docks in Belgium waiting to be shipped over. Was given a delivery date (to dealer) of 26th Sep also - that's looking unlikely now, but shouldn't have to wait much longer. Disappointed with the vagueness of the information available to the dealers though - it's not as if they've only started building cars. I used to work on BMW's IT systems and once a car had a build slot, the delivery date was 100% spot on.


Your delay is a bit extreme Dr Nick - who did you order it thru ? I ordered mine thru Drivethedeal, but the actual sale is thru a normal Ford dealer in the Midlands. Maybe yours has a December date due to the options (Sat Nav, X-Pack ??)

 

[rustic]

mine was ordered end of july and was told delivery date would be mid october. got a phone call last week to say it in, ready for delivery, when would i like it. getting it this friday.

 

[dr_nick]

my delay is complicated slightly as dealer thought he'd found one already built pretty much to my spec and I could have that "next week". turned into a 2 week wait and finally the realisation it was not the AWD I had specified.

was REALLY lookingforward to a nice long drive this weekend grr

 

[Ursus]

Hi all,
Thought I would post an update, my employer orders direct from Ford through "Direct Sales". They have given the reason for the delay as *****a parts shortage*****. Very vague.
I have managed to take the opportunity to omit the Tow bar now since I can have one fitted at a local specialist for almost half the price.
It's good to see some people have received theirs early but sad that others are having to wait like myself. Thanks for all the info so far, I have now calmed down and got over my initial disappointment, at least it's 2 more months of cheaper motoring, not the same though...

Regards
Ursus

 

[dr_nick]

ursus,

may be two months of cheaper motoring for you, but i have had to pay out considerably to make my scrappage car serviceable and taxed in the extra time i have to wait

dr_nick

 

[Ursus]

dr_nick
Sorry to hear that, they just don't realise the trouble they cause. Hope I didn't offend with my comments, it was just the extra money I won't now be paying will be handy.

Regards
Ursus

 

[dr_nick]

of course no offence!

I'm just pissed off about my new car not being here for months.

and today my motorbike has been stolen from outside my o house

grr

 

[curtlyb]

dr_nick & Ursus, you guys really don't want to read the newbies forum then, JonnyKuga on there, good luck to him, has just been given a five week delivery due to a vacant/altered manufacturing slot ........... just hope that mine doesn't turn into a similar saga as yours has

 

[Ursus]

curtlyb,
Thanks for the warning, alas too late cos I've just been looking at newbies before I cam here. I can only wish them goodluck and hope theirs arrives on time.

dr_nick,
Sorry to here of the latest bad news, hope it turns up or depending on which scroats have had it I hope it doesnt and you get an insurance settlement without too many problems.

Ursus

 

[bobuptown]

Ford, and they are not on there own don't give a stuff about how upset, inconvenienced, annoyed , and frustrated, you as a customer are feeling, there main priority is getting hold of your order and your cash after that well . . . . . Can you whistle?

 

[kugace]

Bob hows your car? did the dealer respray your parking sensors ?

 

[dr_nick]

UPDATE: message on my answerphone over the weekend from the dealer - apparently scheduled build date is now 14th October, and should be with me "early November"