Yet another price increase on the 2005
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Team Mustang Source
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From: Rochester, NY
5/12/05
To: All Ford Dealers
Subject: Ford pricing actions effective May 13, 2005
This letter announces Ford competitive pricing actions effective May 13, 2005.
Details of Pricing Actions
2005MY Ford base vehicle price changes range from $30 to $175 MSRP. (see Attachment I). Finance Charge, Dealer Holdback, Dealer Discounts, and FDAF/LMDA Contribution Amounts remain unchanged. New price lists will be posted on fmcdealer.com and prices will be available through CONCEPS on May 13, 2005.
Effective Date
Price changes will be effective May 13, 2005.
Price Level
The price level code is 570.
Price Protection
2005-model units invoiced prior to May 13, 2005 will not be re-invoiced.
Automatic price protection will be provided on:
Firm 2005-model fleet, retail, and demonstrator orders signed and dated on or before May 13, 2005, and received by Ford Motor Company on or before May 13, 2005.
Specific quantity orders for state and local government agencies with bids dated on or before May 13, 2005, must be received by Ford Motor Company within 75 days of the bid date or model balance out, whichever is earlier.
It will be necessary to file a price protection claim for eligible state and local government orders submitted to Ford Motor Company under a Governmental Annual Requirement Authorization without a GPC reference number, or for special bids specifically authorized by Ford Motor Company.
Summary
This pricing action continues to keep the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands competitive and aggressively positioned versus our key competitors. Please be sure you communicate these changes within your dealerships. Thank you for your continued commitment.
Attachment I
Ford Division - Summary of 2005-Model Price Changes
Focus
No change.
Five Hundred
No change.
Freestyle
No change.
Taurus
No change.
Mustang
Increase GT Arrays by $175 MSRP/ $152 WSD.
Increase V6 Premium Arrays by $100 MSRP/ $87 WSD.
Increase V6 Deluxe Arrays by $50 MSRP/ $44 WSD
Thunderbird
No change.
GT
No change.
Crown Victoria
No change.
Freestar
No change.
Escape
No change.
Escape Hybrid
No change.
Explorer Sport Trac
No change.
Explorer
No change.
Expedition
No change.
Excursion
No change.
Ranger
No change.
E-Series
No change.
F-150
Increase all arrays $30 MSRP/ $25 WSD
Increase option pricing on Two Tone paint $75 MSRP/ $62 WSD
Increase T8C Lariat FX4 Tires (LT245) $50 MSRP/ $42 WSD
F-Super Duty
No change.
LCF
No change.
Medium Truck
No change.
© Copyright 2004, Ford Motor Company | Rights are granted to the public to download the contents of this web page in electronic or paper form. All other rights are reserved, including the rights to create derivative works and/or other web pages.
To: All Ford Dealers
Subject: Ford pricing actions effective May 13, 2005
This letter announces Ford competitive pricing actions effective May 13, 2005.
Details of Pricing Actions
2005MY Ford base vehicle price changes range from $30 to $175 MSRP. (see Attachment I). Finance Charge, Dealer Holdback, Dealer Discounts, and FDAF/LMDA Contribution Amounts remain unchanged. New price lists will be posted on fmcdealer.com and prices will be available through CONCEPS on May 13, 2005.
Effective Date
Price changes will be effective May 13, 2005.
Price Level
The price level code is 570.
Price Protection
2005-model units invoiced prior to May 13, 2005 will not be re-invoiced.
Automatic price protection will be provided on:
Firm 2005-model fleet, retail, and demonstrator orders signed and dated on or before May 13, 2005, and received by Ford Motor Company on or before May 13, 2005.
Specific quantity orders for state and local government agencies with bids dated on or before May 13, 2005, must be received by Ford Motor Company within 75 days of the bid date or model balance out, whichever is earlier.
It will be necessary to file a price protection claim for eligible state and local government orders submitted to Ford Motor Company under a Governmental Annual Requirement Authorization without a GPC reference number, or for special bids specifically authorized by Ford Motor Company.
Summary
This pricing action continues to keep the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands competitive and aggressively positioned versus our key competitors. Please be sure you communicate these changes within your dealerships. Thank you for your continued commitment.
Attachment I
Ford Division - Summary of 2005-Model Price Changes
Focus
No change.
Five Hundred
No change.
Freestyle
No change.
Taurus
No change.
Mustang
Increase GT Arrays by $175 MSRP/ $152 WSD.
Increase V6 Premium Arrays by $100 MSRP/ $87 WSD.
Increase V6 Deluxe Arrays by $50 MSRP/ $44 WSD
Thunderbird
No change.
GT
No change.
Crown Victoria
No change.
Freestar
No change.
Escape
No change.
Escape Hybrid
No change.
Explorer Sport Trac
No change.
Explorer
No change.
Expedition
No change.
Excursion
No change.
Ranger
No change.
E-Series
No change.
F-150
Increase all arrays $30 MSRP/ $25 WSD
Increase option pricing on Two Tone paint $75 MSRP/ $62 WSD
Increase T8C Lariat FX4 Tires (LT245) $50 MSRP/ $42 WSD
F-Super Duty
No change.
LCF
No change.
Medium Truck
No change.
© Copyright 2004, Ford Motor Company | Rights are granted to the public to download the contents of this web page in electronic or paper form. All other rights are reserved, including the rights to create derivative works and/or other web pages.
Bullitt Member
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Nope. They were just extremely slow to add the $ as well as not realizing how popular this model would be. If they knew then what they know now (can't find a GT on a lot let alone a selection of colors to choose from) then I think they would have started it at 26,995 instead of 25 and change.
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From: U S A
Originally posted by John H@May 13, 2005, 4:54 PM
I don't recall ever hearing about so many price increases in the course of a single model year before. Is it just me? :scratch:
I don't recall ever hearing about so many price increases in the course of a single model year before. Is it just me? :scratch:
Bullitt Member
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Originally posted by Stadifer@May 13, 2005, 4:29 PM
Well at least it was just a $100 jump and not a $1000 or $300 jump.
Well at least it was just a $100 jump and not a $1000 or $300 jump.
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 3,657
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From: San Antonio, TX
Originally posted by 05GT-O.C.D.@May 13, 2005, 8:35 PM
So, has anyone figured out what the base price for a GT is now? It was $24,995 at the beginning of the model year.
So, has anyone figured out what the base price for a GT is now? It was $24,995 at the beginning of the model year.
Team Mustang Source
Joined: October 1, 2004
Posts: 1,206
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From: Central Virginia
As stated by another member, they are increasing the prices on "all" the models that are selling - all two of them. The Mustang is a great car , and you can't beat the F150 in a pickup but I think I will pass on buying any Ford stock.
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Posts: 7,648
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From: Insane
Supply versus Demand = What will the market bear?
In this case, there seems to be more people buying these two than are available. Ford's no dummy, I knew it'd be just a matter of time before those dealer markups were put into the actual price. Take that dealers!!!
Wait... That still leaves us paying more... Sigh.
I quit.
In this case, there seems to be more people buying these two than are available. Ford's no dummy, I knew it'd be just a matter of time before those dealer markups were put into the actual price. Take that dealers!!!
Wait... That still leaves us paying more... Sigh.
I quit.
I lust for a M24
Joined: November 6, 2004
Posts: 7,042
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From: Football HOF, Canton OH
Originally posted by houtex@May 13, 2005, 11:08 PM
Supply versus Demand = What will the market bear?
In this case, there seems to be more people buying these two than are available. Ford's no dummy, I knew it'd be just a matter of time before those dealer markups were put into the actual price. Take that dealers!!!
Wait... That still leaves us paying more... Sigh.
I quit.
Supply versus Demand = What will the market bear?
In this case, there seems to be more people buying these two than are available. Ford's no dummy, I knew it'd be just a matter of time before those dealer markups were put into the actual price. Take that dealers!!!
Wait... That still leaves us paying more... Sigh.
I quit.
Mach 1 Member
Joined: September 25, 2004
Posts: 866
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Hey since I got mine on Nov 18 the base has increased $750. I look at as what ever my car dropped in value it has to be $750 higher than it would of been without the increases. Hey if they went up 10 grand my car would be more valuable.
