Too Many Dark Horses going abroad?

[Zengineer]

DHL and YamenGT650, Ford had said that the DH would be a limited production...obviously this is not true. I just find it inappropriate that DH's are being sent out of country before fulfilling all domestic "special orders" like mine. Once Ford has completed that task, then they can farm out DH's to other countries...if they have the parts, etc.,. Already Ford has made contraints on the DH and the GT due to parts not being available. Ford DH's are being produced in Flatrock, Michigan (USA) and not in Australia or U.A.E.

Again, what part of "Ford is a Global Company" do you not understand?

Should Porsche only sell the GT3 to Germans? I'm sure they could still sell them all.

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[roadpilot]

DHL and YamenGT650, Ford had said that the DH would be a limited production...obviously this is not true. I just find it inappropriate that DH's are being sent out of country before fulfilling all domestic "special orders" like mine. Once Ford has completed that task, then they can farm out DH's to other countries...if they have the parts, etc.,. Already Ford has made contraints on the DH and the GT due to parts not being available. Ford DH's are being produced in Flatrock, Michigan (USA) and not in Australia or U.A.E.

Why are you entitled to Mustang before others? That's ridiculous. Might I remind you that Ford is a GLOBAL company. Please explain why you feel so entitled.

I just find it inappropriate that DH's are being sent out of country before fulfilling all domestic "special orders" like mine.

Quite frankly, I find your post inappropriate. My only question is: Gen Z or Millenial?

 

[roadpilot]

For my purpose and for the Mustang I consider chassis number and VIN the same.

Except it's not. The DH chassis number is additive - mostly marketing. It does not replace the VIN. VIN has and always will be the VIN, the official way determine ownership.

 

[Skye]

Except it's not. The DH chassis number is additive - mostly marketing. It does not replace the VIN. VIN has and always will be the VIN, the official way determine ownership.

You are correct.

My train of thought was wrong.

I was relating to older models of vehicles, where the chassis might be stamped with one series, the engine something else.

But yea, you're right. VIN is the VIN. The VIN is what's stamped on the unibody. The chassis #, in the case of many late model Mustangs, is more marketing than anything else.

 

[Upacurb]

Why are you entitled to Mustang before others? That's ridiculous. Might I remind you that Ford is a GLOBAL company. Please explain why you feel so entitled.

Quite frankly, I find your post inappropriate. My only question is: Gen Z or Millenial?

I would like to add a 3rd option..... only child? (not saying that every only child ends up this way- but that there is a higher probability lol)

 

[Zengineer]

My Ford is a true Limited Edition. I probably should have just kept it in the plastic. I've destroyed it's future value. What was I thinking?

 

[R3tro GT]

My Ford is a true Limited Edition. I probably should have just kept it in the plastic. I've destroyed it's future value. What was I thinking?

I had a 2000 and 2002 HD 150. Can't believe it's been 20+ years.

 

[roadpilot]

I’m a “baby boomer” and I’ve owned 2 Corvettes, 3 Camaros, and 5 Mustangs during my lifetime…of the 38 cars that I’ve owned during my lifetime 15 of them were Ford or Lincoln…yes, I think that Ford should consider me “entitled .”

I've bought or leased 15 new Ford / Lincoln / Mercury vehicles in just the last 18 years alone. Same dealership, all but 2 from the same salesman except for the last one - he retired so I bought from his son. No idea what my total count is over my 40+ years of driving/owning - at least 3x that, if not more.

I'm not entitled, nor are you.

With all due respect: Get over yourself.

 

[roadpilot]

roadpilot, ...looks like Ford took good care of you. So when did you place your DH order and when was it delivered?

I did all the work finding a dealer ordered DH when it was literally rolling down the assembly line @ FRAP. Took delivery 5 days later. I've detailed my very short adventure several times on these forums.

For the record, I'm honestly not trying to be a jerk to you, but I think your expectations are WAY out of line.

 

[Guenni]

Ford is a global company, I mean my wife's new Lincoln was built in China. They have many regions to keep happy.

Manufacturer:
1FA = USA, Ford, Passenger Car
3FM = Mexico, Ford, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
Safety:
6 = Seat Belts & Front/Side Air Bags
T = Seat Belts & Front/Knee Air Bags
Body:
K1R = Mach E Select RWD
K1S = Mach E Select AWD
K2R = Mach E CA/Route1 RWD
K3R = Mach E Premium RWD
K3S = Mach E Premium AWD
K4S = Mach E GT AWD
P8C = Fastback GT
P8F = Convertible GT
P8R = Fastback Dark Horse
P8T = Fastback
P8U = Convertible
Engine:
M = Electric Std
7 = Electric Ext
S = Electric Std + 2nd sm drive
U = Electric Ext + 2nd sm drive
X = Electric Ext + 2nd lg drive
E = Electric Ext + limited 2nd lg drive
H = 2.3L 315hp 4cyl
F = 5.0L 460hp V8 (GT)
F = 5.0L 500hp V8 (Dark Horse)
Year: R = 2024
Assembler:
5 = AAI: Flat Rock, Michigan
M = Cuautitan Mexico
Unit Number: 2024 Mustangs start at 100001

Mine is
1FA.....R5500132

 

[roadpilot]

@MJS54 - I loved my C7 Z06, but I also loved all my Mustangs. Not a big fan of the C8 to be honest - even the Z06 @ its astronomical pricing. My last Mustang was an S197 and I skipped the S550 (on purpose). The DH just hit the right spot at the right time.

Hopefully, it gets to you sooner than you think!

 

[ZBOBMAN]

First World Problem?

 

[prestj1]

but you have to admit if it arrives in August that will be almost a year from ordering...

lol most people here in Oz ordered in 2021/22 so it is nearly our 3 year anniversary of waiting for a mustang…I have no sympathy for you at all

 

[prestj1]

That's interesting...didn't realize that the order banks for a '24 opened up that early (or are you talking about ordering a '21, '22 S550?

22,23 S550, ford hasn't delivered any new mustangs to Australia for nearly 2 years now

 

[ShelbyMilk]

Limited Edition, Collectable etc etc

All marketing to make you feel better/justify your purchase. Every year....there is something more "special" than last year.

Come on folks lets check the egos and use some logic.

Mustang Generation	Model Years	Total U.S. Sales
First Generation	1964.5-1973	2,981,259
Second Generation (Mustang II)	1974-1978	1,107,718
Third Generation (Fox Body)	1979-1993	2,608,812
Fourth Generation (SN95)	1994-2004	1,562,529
Fifth Generation (S197)	2005-2014	1,006,975
Sixth Generation (S550)	2015-2023	672,677

Just enjoy your vehicle.

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