You, as a customer, will never see "OFFICIAL OKTB" announced and communicated.
The only reason those of us who ordered a Mustang got info on our OKTB status being achieved is because it just so happened the mother of someone who also had a factory order and is a Mustang enthusiast works pretty...
The image says "Not in Stock - In Transit."
See the thread below for more context...
https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/dealer-listing-raptor-in-transit.8822/post-147376
It's real, but misleading.
In all likelihood, you're seeing a customer factory order that was automatically listed on the dealer's website based on an algorithm.
It's not actually available "For Sale " and that's likely not the actual price the customer will pay.
As someone who factory ordered a '24 Mustang, I can confirm "Ok To Buy" (or OKTB) is a thing.
I wouldn't expect a Customer Service Rep. to know about it though (for one reaosn, they're contract workers for a 3rd party). This is something that involves those higher up on the management chain...
While I'm not ordering the Ranger specifically, I settled on a mid-sized truck because I want something that can fit in my 1980s garage.
I live in Hail Alley, after all. :p
In all fairness, the productiom Ranger 6G hasn't been delivered to customers yet. So it's really hard to make a fair judgment between the 2 on quality at this point.
I do know Ford as a whole has been struggling itself on the quality front though.
It's true the Colorado doesn't have physical knobs for the lights, but it's not as though the lights are missing from the Colorado. And yes, the Ranger does edge out the Colorado slightly in terms of horsepower/torque and towing capacity if off-roading is your thing or you're doing a ton of...
You can get a fully loaded 2024 Colorado Z71 for a lower price than that, and that's including a Sunroof, Ventilated Seats and Rear Vents (all things missing on the 2024 Ranger Lariat).
In fact, the OTD price (including taxes, title, fees etc.) for the aforementioned Colorado would also be...