How Much Money (& Time Delay) to Delete Green Interior from '22 Timberline Expedition?

[Timberline]

Yes, I know some people may love the green. Good for you.
However, I also know Ford CANNOT force a person buying an $80,000 work/recreation/transport vehicle to accept green as the only interior color option (even though it seems that way in their Builder Tool).
Since I KNOW they ARE NOT and CANNOT be doing this, my question is...
What are the dealers telling you about any price variance or delay in your order when you insist upon an acceptable color (dark gray or black), that is not some kind of short-term fashion trend, for your new 2022 Timberline Expedition order?
Incidentally, I don't hate the color. I just know I will not enjoy looking at it for 15 YEARS (or more). So... I won't.

 

[rvmode]

Do you want tangerine stitching in your Dark Grey or Black Timberline?

 

[Timberline]

I won't be choosy. Simple is best, but if they want to maintain some sort of design consistency, the orangey reddish tangerine stripes will be tolerable.

 

[flying68]

Well I guess you won't be getting a Timberline then. Unless you want to spend a couple grand and get all new leather after the fact, because it will only leave the factory with the Deep Cypress leather trimmed interior.

 

[blackedoutlimited]

Yes, I know some people may love the green. Good for you.
However, I also know Ford CANNOT force a person buying an $80,000 work/recreation/transport vehicle to accept green as the only interior color option (even though it seems that way in their Builder Tool).
Since I KNOW they ARE NOT and CANNOT be doing this, my question is...
What are the dealers telling you about any price variance or delay in your order when you insist upon an acceptable color (dark gray or black), that is not some kind of short-term fashion trend, for your new 2022 Timberline Expedition order?
Incidentally, I don't hate the color. I just know I will not enjoy looking at it for 15 YEARS (or more). So... I won't.

They aren’t going to make a special exception for you bc you don’t want green. That color is specific to the timberline. Don’t want green? Don’t get a timberline. It’s that easy

 

[NukeLife]

Yes, I know some people may love the green. Good for you.
However, I also know Ford CANNOT force a person buying an $80,000 work/recreation/transport vehicle to accept green as the only interior color option (even though it seems that way in their Builder Tool).
Since I KNOW they ARE NOT and CANNOT be doing this, my question is...
What are the dealers telling you about any price variance or delay in your order when you insist upon an acceptable color (dark gray or black), that is not some kind of short-term fashion trend, for your new 2022 Timberline Expedition order?
Incidentally, I don't hate the color. I just know I will not enjoy looking at it for 15 YEARS (or more). So... I won't.

yeah, I don’t think you are going to have any luck there, with a ”custom” timberline.
More concerning is your assertion that you will be looking at the interior for 15 years or more. I don’t think this is a vehicle you should be planning on having that long of a relationship with. Not that you couldnt keep it that long,… but I think you will be spending major dollars to keep one of these out past 15 years.

 

[ygfvdrrtffy]

Yeah, too bad on the interior. I totally agree with you. The truck is cool, except the interior is not. I think that was a major fail by Ford. I have a rule about interior, I'll accept any color interior as long as it's black.

 

[rvmode]

With all due respect here gents I'd say a "Major Fail" is a little dramatic. Kind of like complaining about the beige trim an paint accents on an Eddie Bauer. The two Cypress interior options are Ford's Timberline DNA expressions. I do have an idea... Call (407)393-5277 and make your wishes known there... It's Ford of Disney World and the place where dreams come true.

 

[StephenPT]

Your options are to go aftermarket (Katzkin) or buy the OEM seat covers in Sandstone or Black through your dealer and do an R&R job. You might be able to get decent money for the green interior on E-Bay or something like that.

As others have already stated, you will not get a Timberline built from the factory with an interior other than green. Maybe in 2023 or 2024 Ford decides to revise their build configurations, but if it's not allowed right now, you won't get it your way no matter how much you think it's not right.

 

[ygfvdrrtffy]

" You might be able to get decent money for the green interior on E-Bay or something like that."

 

[Yupster Dog]

With all due respect here gents I'd say a "Major Fail" is a little dramatic.

Same,
With all due respect putting a real Disney Phone # in a thread to make a joke is either SPAMMING or A major fail. (Dramatics intended)

 

[ygfvdrrtffy]

With all due respect here gents I'd say a "Major Fail" is a little dramatic. Kind of like complaining about the beige trim an paint accents on an Eddie Bauer. The two Cypress interior options are Ford's Timberline DNA expressions. I do have an idea... Call (407)393-5277 and make your wishes known there... It's Ford of Disney World and the place where dreams come true.

Maybe I should have said it is a major fail for those of us that otherwise loved the timberline. So, you may be right and it might not be a major fail for Ford. The only way to really know is to wait and see what interior colors they offer in the Timberline for 2023 or 2024. I hate it when it takes years to prove myself right.

As and FYI for future posts, I prefer to simply wave my magic wand.

 

[rvmode]

Same,
With all due respect putting a real Disney Phone # in a thread to make a joke is either SPAMMING or A major fail. (Dramatics intended)

Certainly not "SPAMMING" and Super Moderator credentials hold more weight than mine (here in this forum) on the dramatically intended "Major Fail" label.

I guess someone called the principals office on a joke I stand behind with having one intention... Being Funny. Don't forget to laugh people. Although, I won't dare share links... Clinical trials have proven laughter to be highly effective and nearly side effect free (hiccups).

Question for the Super Moderator. In general is posting a real phone # against Ts&Cs?

 

[kelaroo2]

The timberline at the 2022 Chicago auto show had black interior

 

[xraymd]

I wasn’t there, but this video from the Chicago Auto Show sure makes it look like dark green.

Raiti’s Rides

 

[Yupster Dog]

In general is posting a real phone # against Ts&Cs?

Good question,
Post your phone# and I will call you so we can discuss the topic.

 

[apex96]

I wasn’t there, but this video from the Chicago Auto Show sure makes it look like dark green.

Raiti’s Rides

Wait...it appears they had an expedition available open to look into, in Chicago!!! All they had in Pittsburgh was a timberline model that they placed on a stage and no one could get near it!!! And to add insult to injury they had the windows tinted so dark it was hard to see into.

 

[mrmustang]

Back to the original subject, a quick review of the Canadian Fleet order sheet I saw two days ago (no, I am not in Canada ), it appears fleet orders for the Expedition do not reopen till August 2022. So if you want to cancel your order, expect more delays and a several thousand dollar uptick in your costs 5+ months down the road.

Bill

PS: Have you thought about aftermarket seat covers in the color of your choice?

 

[Timberline]

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"More concerning is your assertion that you will be looking at the interior for 15 years or more. I don’t think this is a vehicle you should be planning on having that long of a relationship with. Not that you couldnt keep it that long,… but I think you will be spending major dollars to keep one of these out past 15 years."
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My current Expedition is at 22 years and still counting.
It's just a car, they are not 'that' expensive to keep running, unless you do zero maintenance and/or have no understanding of science/physics.

Maybe I would have to spend a few thousand dollars on replacing the **** bang fancy LCD screens at some point, but beyond that, it's essentially the same car as my 2000 Expedition.
I do wish it was something different though.
I need a second vehicle for a variety of reasons, and I'd prefer not to wait 2 (or 3) years for delivery of one of the new electric SUVs (that are still only barely big enough).

Silly if I have to wait another year for Ford to add a 'non-green' interior to the vehicle that would serve my needs today.
But... maybe by then something unexpected (and electric) would become available, even though current delivery dates suggest not.

 

[Timberline]

Wow, wizbang was censored unless I change spelling of wiz (presuming it is not being censored in this followup post as well).