Ford Everest V6 wait times blow out to 12 months
Huge demand results in year-long wait flagship off-road wagons; Rangers faring better but Transit orders haltedFord Australia has confirmed that fresh orders for the all-new Ford Everest Sport and Platinum will take around 12 months to fill as it grapples with unprecedented demand for flagship V6-powered versions of the second-generation large off-road SUV.
The announcement was made via the vehicle availability page on Ford’s public website, which was most recently updated to read: “Due to the strong interest in the next-gen Everest Sport V6, we are currently facing significant wait times and as a result we are now taking new orders for Quarter 4 2023 arrivals.
“If you have an existing order, please get in touch with your Dealer who will be able to keep you up-to-date on your vehicle’s arrival.”
The exact same wording applies to the range-topping Everest Platinum V6 as well, and a Ford Australia spokesperson confirmed to carsales that the delays are the result of huge consumer demand.
Wait times for some Everest variants already stretched out to nine months even before the new Ford Ranger-based SUV was launched in late August.
No such delays are affecting the lower (four-cylinder diesel-powered) Trend and Ambiente grades, however, those interested in the new Sport RWD variant will need to wait at least until the second quarter of next year given production of the MY23 Everest range doesn’t start until March.
The news is better for Ford Ranger buyers, with wait times now listed at roughly four months (March 2023) for Sport variants and seven months (June) for the Wildtrak V6.
The flagship Ford Ranger Raptor is also roughly seven months away for new customers, while fresh orders for the more utilitarian XLT V6 Cab Chassis will take around four months to fill.
However, there is currently no wait time for buyers of BiTurbo-powered Ranger XLT, Sport or Wildtrak vehicles, which are available for immediate delivery.
“Your Ford dealer will be able to confirm the model year available for purchase and the pricing and specifications applicable to that vehicle prior to signing a contract,” Ford says on its availabilities page.
“Our vehicle stock differs between dealerships and therefore depending on your desired specification, we may have limited stock available.
“Please contact your local Ford dealer who may be able to help you.”
The news isn’t so good for Ford Transit customers, with Ford last month confirming it was temporarily closing orders for all Transit variants – including van, cab chassis and bus body styles – due to supply constraints forced by the global semi-conductor shortage.
Ford says orders will resume once the current backlog has been filled.
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