New information from Ford to dealers!!!!

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Ford just posted more info for the dealers.

 

December 4, 2006

 

 

To: All Ford Dealer Principals and Sales Managers

Subject: 2007 Shelby GT Mustang - Information

 

Background:

 

The following information outlines the 2007 Shelby GT Mustang program, which begins production as a limited edition this month. It includes details of the: product, allocation and production timing, ordering and billing process, delivery, and warranty policy.

 

2007 Shelby GT Mustang

 

Question: What is a Shelby GT Mustang?

Answer- Product Description

The 2007 Shelby GT is collaboration between the Ford Mustang program team, Ford Racing, and Shelby Automobiles Inc. (SAI). The vehicle will be produced at the Mustang factory (Auto Alliance Inc - AAI) as a Mustang GT and be modified into a Shelby GT at Shelby Automobiles in Las Vegas, using Ford Racing and Shelby components. This vehicle will be:

 

A special edition produced at limited volume

Available in both manual and automatic transmission

Limited to two exterior colors: Performance White and Black (Both colors include silver stripes)

For more detailed information regarding specs and key content, please reference attached Shelby GT Information Packet.

 

Question: When will the Shelby GT begin production?

Answer - Production Timing

Production at AAI is scheduled to begin at Mustang Program Job#2, December 4, 2006, and conclude at 2007 Job Last. Production at SAI is scheduled to begin January 2007.

 

Question: How will the Shelby GT Mustang be allocated?

Answer - Allocation and Distribution

Allocation Method:

 

One (1) unit allocated per interested Ford Division Car Dealership

Remainder of production to be allocated based on Share of Nation – 2005/06 Mustang retail sales

Please note - individual dealer order questions should be directed to your Ford Division zone mgr

Question: Are there any commodity constraints?

Answer – Manual and Automatic Transmissions

 

Due to commodity constraint on manual transmissions, dealers that earn more than one allocated unit will be required to build the second of every two units as an automatic.

Manual- 50% (1st unit manual, 2nd auto, 3rd manual, 4th auto, etc)

Automatic- Free Demand

Question: How do I order a Shelby GT Mustang?

Answer -

The Regional Office will notify individual dealers when allocation is available for their store.

Orders to be placed in CONCEPS:

Mustang GT (T82)

Shelby GT Upfitter's Package (54U is exclusive to Shelby GT)

The dealer must add the following Shelby Drop Ship Code 88WKH7

Please reference attached Information Packet for specific ordering details and excluded options.

Question: How will I be billed for the Shelby GT MUSTANG?

Answer –

 

Ford Motor Company:

(First billing) On the invoice for the package:

 

The dealer will be billed for the Mustang GT and 54U option code order amount through their normal floorplan source (the same as any other Mustang that comes from Ford).

54U option (Shelby GT Upfitter's Package) will show on the window sticker and be priced at:

Automatic transmission $2,040 MSRP

Manual transmission $2,140 MSRP

Shelby Automobiles Incorporated:

(Second Billing) For the SAI conversion - Charged to Parts Statement

 

Upon "Gate Released" from AAI the Dealership "Parts Statement" will receive a single charge for conversion at Shelby in Las Vegas

Final Pricing will be released December, initial charges will begin in January 2007

Charge will appear under the "Miscellaneous" section of the Parts Statement as a separate line item, and will include the vehicle I.D./ Contact Number/ Total Billing

Question: How will the vehicle be identified as a Shelby GT Mustang?

Answer -

 

Monroni Label will show the Mustang GT with Shelby GT Upfitters Package

SAI modifications will be shown on a Addendum Window Sticker

Question: How will the vehicle be shipped?

Answer:

 

Vehicles will be drop-shipped from the Mustang factory (AAI) to Shelby Automobiles (SAI) Las Vegas for Shelby GT modifications

SAI will ship completed vehicle to dealer via car carrier, contracted by Ford Motor Company transportation services

The delivery time will vary based on logistical factors, estimated 6-8 weeks from AAI gate release through delivery to the dealer

Dealer will be responsible for inspecting the vehicle for any transportation and carrier damage

 

Question: What to I have to do differently from a vehicle and customer delivery standpoint?

Answer - Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)

 

Dealer performs standard PDI, submitting claims through the normal process

SAI will perform inspection of Shelby GT modifications prior to shipment

Issues with Shelby GT modifications identified by dealer at delivery can be directed to Ford Racing Warranty call center at 800-367-3788 for instructions

Answer - Customer Delivery

 

Dealer performs standard delivery process including Delivery Checklist

At the time of delivery, dealer must review the following with the customer:

Shelby GT Owner's Guide Supplement

Amendment to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Form

Both documents will be located in the glove compartment

Customer and dealership employee must both sign warranty amendment form

Signed warranty amendment form must be kept in the sales jacket consistent with Ford vehicle sales document retention requirements.

 

Question: Does this vehicle carry the normal warranty for a Ford Vehicle?

Answer – Ford Warranty

 

Vehicle is being sold to customer with an amended new vehicle limited warranty (see attachment)

Customer signature on the form identifies that they understand vehicle has been modified

Base Mustang maintains its original Factory Warranty.

Answer – Shelby Warranty

 

Shelby modified components include a 3/36 warranty

Description of the modifications is included in the Shelby GT Owner's Guide Supplement. This supplement and the Amendment to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Form are located in the vehicle glove compartment. Please contact Ford Racing Warranty call center at: 1-800-367-3788 with any questions regarding these documents.

Answer – Ford Racing Performance Parts

 

Ford Racing Performance Parts include a 3/36 warranty

Description of the parts is included in the Shelby GT Owner's Guide Supplement

Question: How does the dealership provide warranty repairs on this vehicle?

Answer – Normal warranty procedures

 

Shelby GT vehicle identification numbers can be identified through OASIS.

When customers arrive for service, the Advisor will be instructed via OASIS message to contact the Ford Racing Warranty call center (1-800-367-3788) for instructions and repair approval.

Question: Is the Shelby GT eligible for A/X/Z/D plan pricing?

Answer- No. Similar to Shelby GT500, this limited edition Mustang is not eligible.

 

General questions regarding this program can be directed to the Program Center at 1-800-xxx-xxxx.

 

 

Attachments

 

Shelby GT Information Packet

Amendment to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[reb]

I dont understand the billing part. Is this saying the dealer will get charged extra for the Shelby work? My dealer priced the car to me based on the invoice he made on the computer and he said he got the price locked in for me. Reb

[Glenn Greenwell]

I dont understand the billing part. Is this saying the dealer will get charged extra for the Shelby work? My dealer priced the car to me based on the invoice he made on the computer and he said he got the price locked in for me. Reb

 

 

 

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm getting frustrated about this whole deal, after all this info, it still doesn't tell anyone what options the Shelby Package has or you can add with option pricing, I think I'm going to have to stay off this site for awhile as the more times I hit it and the more small pieces of info we get, it just aggravates me.

 

I think I would have preferred no info at all until everyone at Ford & Shelby gets their act together. The only shinning light in the whole new car release has been Amy trying to answer the many questions about how the car is going to be produced. If this wasn't enough Landers Ford in Little Rock called me yesterday and said they were being sold to another company and my order at MSRP was no longer on the table. You know I may just build a clone and blow this whole deal off and wait until 08 later next year to see what shakes out. I don't like the hood with a rivited scoop, the car needs fog lights similar to the GT-H, if we are getting black spray painted bullits on a black car that's a bummer, and powered by FORD side logo's give me a brake. This is a Shelby for crying out loud. I can't get through to Ted or Steve after calling for three days about after market parts that show to be in stock. I hope I'm the only one that feels this way, getting a new car is suppose to be a fun experience.

 

Just my thoughts...........

[xcr440sp]

I dont understand the billing part. Is this saying the dealer will get charged extra for the Shelby work? My dealer priced the car to me based on the invoice he made on the computer and he said he got the price locked in for me. Reb

 

 

 

Yes the Shelby parts will be billed separately and won't be on the invoice or the "Ford" window sticker, but rather an extra window sticker. Look at a conversion van for example. The van parts that leave the assembly line are on the Ford sticker and then the conversion is on a separate sticker. Also dealers pay for the conversion separately from the Ford chassis.