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[Hopsgt500]

SVT NAJA, on 13 June 2013 - 07:17 PM, said:

Ford doesn't make VIN's visible until vehicle is 7-10 days out from production...

Not true, my order was placed on May 9th and my vin was avail May 17th.  My production date was 10 June.

[Iceman5000]

Vins are usually available 4 to 6 weeks before build.  Window sticker are not available until 7 to 10 days before build.

[Hopsgt500]

My car has shipped     Anyone know how to track a railcar?

[DubbsFaris]

There used to be a way.  Security measures have changed, so your dealer will have to do it unless you are in some industry with trace capabilities or know someone with them.  A shame, cuz i really enjoyed that part of my 2008 gt500 purchase.  This time I don't care.  Lets just say my Shelby buying excitement has been ruined by past experiences.  I still love my cars, just not the effort it takes to get it built.

[HyperStangs]

DubbsFaris, on 15 June 2013 - 08:36 AM, said:

There used to be a way.  Security measures have changed, so your dealer will have to do it unless you are in some industry with trace capabilities or know someone with them.  A shame, cuz i really enjoyed that part of my 2008 gt500 purchase.  This time I don't care.  Lets just say my Shelby buying excitement has been ruined by past experiences.  I still love my cars, just not the effort it takes to get it built.

True, I used to be able to track any car with the VIN when it hit the rail yard, but I can only track my orders now.  Frankly, the rail information is only FRUSTRATING at best.  I watched my personal car on a daily (if not hourly) basis for three weeks, and while some days it would move steadily towards its home, others it would sit idle... making the wait nearly unbearable.  In retrospect, I think it better to just one day get a call saying "ITS HERE"!

[1sgt]

I just got word from Ralph that my car is two weeks to go in to production ?? My car has been at SA 60 DAYS  now  . I hope to get her in Aug ????

[Hopsgt500]

DubbsFaris, on 15 June 2013 - 08:36 AM, said:

There used to be a way.  Security measures have changed, so your dealer will have to do it unless you are in some industry with trace capabilities or know someone with them.  A shame, cuz i really enjoyed that part of my 2008 gt500 purchase.  This time I don't care.  Lets just say my Shelby buying excitement has been ruined by past experiences.  I still love my cars, just not the effort it takes to get it built.

Shame for sure, the order/buying experience should be exciting.

HyperStangs, on 15 June 2013 - 10:17 AM, said:

True, I used to be able to track any car with the VIN when it hit the rail yard, but I can only track my orders now.  Frankly, the rail information is only FRUSTRATING at best.  I watched my personal car on a daily (if not hourly) basis for three weeks, and while some days it would move steadily towards its home, others it would sit idle... making the wait nearly unbearable.  In retrospect, I think it better to just one day get a call saying "ITS HERE"!

Yeah, I can see where tracking it like that would drive a person nuts.   I think I will just relax and enjoy the anticipation of the arrival.

[SVT NAJA]

SVT NAJA, on 13 June 2013 - 07:17 PM, said:

Ford doesn't make VIN's visible until vehicle is 7-10 days out from production...

Hopsgt500, on 14 June 2013 - 12:24 AM, said:

Not true, my order was placed on May 9th and my vin was avail May 17th.  My production date was 10 June.

Iceman5000, on 14 June 2013 - 07:19 AM, said:

Vins are usually available 4 to 6 weeks before build.  Window sticker are not available until 7 to 10 days before build.

Iceman5000,

Thank you...

Edited by SVT NAJA, 15 June 2013 - 04:08 PM.