I haven't been following the S550's as closely as others here so perhaps this is old news.

Why would Ford delay release of the 2015's until so late in the year? I understand there are tooling issues and converting the S197 factories, but so many people are stoked about the redesign and have already placed orders. By 10/27, summer driving season is long over and it seems Ford is missing an opportunity to get this car in front of the public by not stepping it up a bit, especially for those who placed early orders. Offering a test drive in advance of sale release seems like such a token offer.


This info on was another forum. The red highlights are mine.

At least one lucky Mustang6G member who placed an early order for a 2015 Mustang (in his case, May 20, 2014, the first day order banks opened), has received a phone call from Ford offering atest drive of a factory demo unit of the all-new Mustang that Ford will be bringing to various dealers around the country for this purpose.
The chosen dealerships are claimed to each have the test cars for a few days and the lucky few chosen buyers will be required to sign various disclosure and waiver forms before the privilege — no doubt because they will likely be among the first actual consumers to drive the S550 Mustang, as dealerships are rumored to have been informed by Ford that their “OK to SELL” date is not until October 27, 2014.


Tom

 

I'd rather them take their time and get the car right, instead of rushing to to dealerships and having a lot of recalls damaging the mustang brand and turning off customers.

 

I have to agree with mustangfan on that one. I'm not a fan of the 2015 but at least get it right and don't rush it. They did that with the 2012 Focus and it ended up with that craptastic dual clutch transmission.

 

The 10/27 "ok to sell date" was for the convertible. For the fastback, it is 9/9. This was confirmed this evening.

 

Also note the updated Job #1 date. It's moved up from August 11th to July 14th!

 

Because they're still breaking half-shafts at the drag strip.

 

Good one - ha ha!


But, seriously, that's why I bought my '14 GT.

 

 

Brian, is it okay for me to tell everyone about your Mustang tattoo??....

Oops...

 

looks like it might not be the 14th.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/07/10/2...in-on-july-14/

 

They didn't recognize the 5/20 date for ordering either. Pretty typical for them to not confirm anything, IMO. That's not to say that this could be wrong, but it was sent to dealers, so it seems pretty likely that it's true.

 

So they are going to start building cars in 4 days and we still have not heard what the hp or torque numbers will be for the ecoboost? Something is not passing the smell test.

 

This is like an Apple / Microsoft reveal. Like fish on a hook.

 

I think their marketing methods are outstanding. Everyone that loves it or hates it is eager to learn more about it.

 

I had that tattoo done about a decade ago and there's probably a picture or two of it here in the forums somewhere by now.

 

Yes, it would be nice to have the '15's out during the summer months when Mustangs typically sell their best. However, it would be a shame if Ford rushed it before the car was fully ready and cars arrived with issues. So, Ford should stay the course, take their time, and make sure the cars are perfect before shipping them out.

 

Just think of the 2013 1.6L Ecoboost Escape..that thing has had already I believe 4 recalls. One of the reasons I didn't even look at the 1.6L and went straight to the 2.0L when we bought my wife's hers.

Dave

 

I think it's good that Ford is holding back and agree it's better to get it right than rush a product as important as this. But the kid in me wants to see them out there now! Lol