Same thing happened to me. Wired the dealer the money and on the way to pick it up they called me and say it can't leave the lot until the recall is performed. I have not even picked it up and problems already. I am reconsidering this purchase now.
I read this statement from a post 45 days ago about the tunes effect on the powertrain warranty. Can anyone confirm that this is official? I have talked to several Ford dealers and they were not familiar with this policy:
"If the tune is applied to the vehicle prior to delivery original warranty...
OK guys, thanks for letting me know that 0EM parts can be obtained without extremely long wait times. I am really looking forward to getting the new truck and did not want the worry of parts availability preventing me from my dream truck.
I recently have heard from various Ranger raptor owners that they are having difficulty acquiring replacement parts for their vehicle. Evidently all manufactured RR parts are being allocated to the production of new vehicles. Trucks needing bodywork can be delayed for several months because of...
Ok guys, thanks for the input. I have decided to let the dealer deliver it but I will request the driver to change the rpms on the interstate every so often if possible.
Would you be concerned with a dealer driver (hired hand) putting the first 175 miles on the truck to deliver it (free) before you receive it? I suppose I shouldn't be concerned about it but you don't know exactly how they will be treating it on the way to your home. With a truck that has that...
I am buying a new RR and they will deliver it for free but I do not want the dealer(a hired hand individual) to drive mine the first 2 1/2 hours to bring it to me. No telling how he will drive it. Did you even consider this or I am being to cautious?