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If you order a Tonneau cover with your ST it will come with your vehicle.
The reason that the cut off date was important to many people was that some people decided to order an ST without the cover so that they could get it sooner. Or other people decided to just buy one off the lot. Regardless, if they beat the cut off date they're able to order one for $590 instead of a much higher price at the parts counter.
If you want a cover you'd better order it with the vehicle.
I also read in the news that production will be slowed so that nondefective tires that were to be delivered to the plant could be redirected to dealers and tire outlets.
with everything (except 4x4 and moonroof) !!!
TO CJHESS: Thanks for the hyperlink to A.R.E. (Post #108) Great photo of the camper style cover for the sport trac.
Does anyone have a bug deflector on their s/t? Where did you find it? Brand name, part #, cost?
THANKS!
Also...STILL waiting for that cargo cage to come in - it's been over 3 months! Something's not right. Those of you with the T cover, do you like it? Is it what you expected? How about others with the aftermarket covers, what are your comments? As I recall, I believe someone posted that they were getting the painted aftermarket cover that leaves a black strip around the bed since it does not cover the tie downs...how does it look? Thanks for any information!
P.S....just received my chairs and Swiss army knife, so they're still sending them out. Too bad they're not sending out that cargo cage!
I got thrown for a loop when people started telling me that the head unit was a Pioneer model instead of the Visteon. Well, I searched and searched online to find information about this change in information but could find no double-DIN 6disc in-dash Pioneer changer. No where. So I decided to drop by my dealership to see if they had any on the lot so I may seek the truth.
It is, as I understood in my last post on this, that the head unit is indeed the Visteon changer. The unit's branding states Pioneer *Sound System* on the door where the CDs go in. But it looks exactly like the Visteon. It does appear color-keyed to match the finish on the door handles, or it could have been to match the graphite interior, rather than plain black finish
Alas, I can rest now and read the forum only every other day until the ST arrives...
Please oh please don't slow down production at the ST plant for the tires...
Ford is sending out letters to Sport Trac owners whose vehicle "build" date is 7/28 or earlier. They are offering hard, folding tonneau covers at the msrp price of $590 delivered and installed by your dealer. Check earlier posts for more details and phone number to call.
http://www.performanceproducts.com/Catalog/KNENG/K&N%20Air%20Filter.asp
Check - Air Filter V6 4.0L, V8 5.0L Flat filter
It is $45.70 plus tax and fits like a glove. I think that I've noticed a difference in the performance of my ST, but it's had to tell with such a small increase.
I should definitely notice a difference, when I combine it with a chip and a straight through muffler.
I haven't bought one yet, so I can't tell you who
has them in stock, but I bet you can order one directly from them or they can supply you
with a dealer or chain's name. The part # I posted was from K&N's email to me when I inquired about the part. I do have one on my Ranger and it
works great so long as you follow their cleaning
intervals and oiling instructions!
What good is a truck without good sounding tunes.
Several sites list this info on the Audiophile system with a MSRP of: $510
· Pioneer 290-watt peak pwr amplifier
· 6- speakers
· subwoofer
· digital clock
So, is this a "Pioneer" system or "Visteon" ???
fmurray: The consensus seems to be it is a Visteon in-dash unit with a Pioneer sound system
On another note, I saw an ST in the showroom with the "Outfitters" package. From what I could see, you had the outfitters logo on the sides in front of each of to front two doors. A white decal that says "No Boundaries" on the front windshield across the top. And leather seats, not the ones with the separate headrests, with the outfitter's logo embroidered on. I didn't notice anything else specific, except the rubbing gas door.
Has anyone installed a light rack on top of their st or know of anyone who has done so? Could you post pictures and brand name, cost, etc. I'm thinking of one made of chrome or polished stainless steel with rectangular lights (2). Thanks to anyone with help/suggestions.
Also, have talked to a audio company that I and several friends have dealt with for several years - not much (if anything) can be done to upgrade the Visteon 6disc - it has no pre-outs. The expert is on vacation this week, & I will talk to him on monday & let y'all know anything I find out.
Last week I received my folding chairs and knife,thanks Ford! I also filled out the 2nd customer response form regarding what my feelings are thus far on my purchase. When I took it in the 1st time I showed them the items I needed fixed. The biggest problem was the marred console{"the bag" console..which I like}. They ordered it along with a few other items. I was called about a week later saying all was ready to install. Drive out and am told the console is not in,will rush order it and have in 3 days. I wait a week,no call, so I call them. Yes, it's on order and they'll call me. I wait 6 weeks and finally call them again. Oh,it's been here for a few weeks but receiving never told anyone it was in..RIGHT! I'd like to get it done but need a loaner,can have loaner on 9-14-00,they're all taken till then.I'll bring in and wait or have my wife pick me up. SO..on the customer service form I explain my tribulations/frustrations w/service dept. I called to confirm part IS in and am told it takes a few hours to replace console. I have a 7:30 appt. at Ford, can it be done by 9-9:30? Probably not I'm told but, "I can get you a loaner to use!" OK, I'll take it..thanks! I'm just looking for consistantcy,know what I mean? I'm curious though..did the dealership get a copy of my response and I'm getting some response or were they having a bad day last time I was there? I'll keep you informed.
As far as accessories, I ordered splash guards for my Explorer XLS on July 30, and they have not yet arrived. And the dealer I ordered them from does Ford part distribution for all of Central NJ. The guy at the parts department tells me "I've been having a big problem getting accessories in, especially for these new vehicles"
As far as parts, my sister brought her XLT to the same dealer for radio problems (after the had a 2 week wait for an appointment). Well, turns out she needs a new radio, but they didnt have one in stock (You would think if they had someone coming for a radio problem you would make sure you had one in stock, especially after you made them wait two weeks for an appointment). Anyway, the "rush ordered" radio has not arrived, and she's been driving around with a gaping hole in her dash for 10 days.
Where can you buy one of those DIN radio removal tools?
Thanks
My Estate Green ST is due in 9/18. (For all you tracking dates, Ordered 6/22, VIN 8/4, Built 8/28, Promised week of 9/18)
I want to put on a molded bug deflector, mud flaps, cargo mat, tint, hitch, and maybe a brush guard (I've never been a fan of them in the past though). I got a list of accessories from rjkunkle's site, but there's no pictures. Is everyone happy with there mud flaps and cargo mats from Ford. How much did tinting cost you? Any opinions on bug shields?
I am pleasantly surprised with Ford's tonneau offer for us early buyers. They did not have to do this and I did not expect them to do it. I am grateful that they are giving me the option and I appreciate it greatly. Thank you Ed for arranging this.
A lot of new vehicles that come out have "late availablitity" items. IMHO I do not feel that the manufacturer has to go back and provide early buyers with the late availability items.
I have the smoke bug deflector f/Ford (more expensive, but nice to have the ford emblem on it) as well as the mud flaps & a safari bar (photos on Yahoo!! SportTrac site under STMOOSE21); trailer hitch & JET chip to be installed tomorrow, and K&N filter made noticable difference (wouldn't do a conicle filter until cold air induction produced - this will not void warranty unless you get rid of any pollution controls, which most don't). Wrote to Borla urging them to produce cat-back exhaust & headers
So far W/3800 miles, getting about 16.9 mpg overall, with best of 19.9 (mostly highway w/gate down.
"Using a hypothetical Ford in our example also brings us to a new issue regarding holdbacks. Ford Motor Company is trying to boost customer service ratings, and to do so, has decided to offer qualifying dealers a "rebate" on the invoice price of all 2001 Fords invoiced after September 1, 2000. The "rebate" amounts to 1.25 percent of the total invoice, and only Ford dealers who've earned Blue Oval status from the automaker will qualify. The company estimates that only 70 percent of Ford retailers will gain Blue Oval certification, so when buying a Ford, be careful where you shop. A better deal might be available at a certified Blue Oval store. A similar program is planned for Lincoln products and dealers."
To all you out there that have not negotiated your final price, beware of this new incentive. It's money that you can be saving as well if you are informed when you walk in to order!!! It could be as much as a $270 kickback the dealer gets for this on top of the $900+ dealer holdback. They still make money at the invoice price. So offereing NO MORE than $500 over invoice is plenty fair. Stick to your guns when shopping and use the phone before the pavement. I called every Atlanta area Ford Dealer before I got someone to agree to my terms. Shop wisely!
As for the Firestone issue, the ST plant is not one of them that was shutdown to free up tire supply. According to Reuters the only 3 plants shut down to free up tire supply are the Edison Assembly in Edison N.J., Twin Cities Assembly in St. Paul, Minn., and St. Louis Assembly, in Hazelwood, Mo.
The ST is only built at one plant, the Louisville Assembly plant.
According to Automotive News, the 'days supply' figure for the ST is about the same as the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Hot vehicles are in short supply. At least the Ford dealers are not charging over sticker for the ST like dealers did when the Miata, VW Beetle came out and now with the PT Crusier.
I suspect your dealer is probably a smaller one without a large allocation of STs or it is a larger one but put your order in at a low priority.
I ordered mine in March and took deliver in late May, it was about 10 weeks. Even now my dealer still doesn't have any in stock and most of the incoming units are presold.
Also in a previous post someone talked about cutting down the rubber on the bed extender because of the bedmat, another idea may be to cut the same diameter holes in the mat so the bedextender rubber drops in, of course I don't know if it a good idea until I get a mat. You guys with mats already, what do you think???
I've decided to start a Sport Trac enthusiast web site, so I hope you'll drop by and contribute at www.mysporttrac.com.
There are some dealers out there that feel they have the hottest commodity and don't have to sell it for sticker or below. Gwinnett Place Ford in Atlanta has removed the factory label/window sticker and replaced it with a skinny little sticker that ends up at $3,000 OVER the MSRP. That's right, $3,000 MORE than the MSRP, which in most cases is $2,000-$3,000 already over invoice. So this dealer is getting (or charging) roughly $6,000 over the invoice price.
They are dubbing it a 'limited production markup'. They are also doing it on all their convertible mustangs since it is summer and those are in hot demand.
I hope they get stuck with their inventory, but unfortunately there are people out there that will pay it and not research it.....suckers.