2022 Stealth Performance Production?

[Chi6488]

Picked mine up today, finally, after 6+ months of waiting (11/24/21 order date).

Limited 4x4
304A Stealth Performance Pkg
HD Tow
CCD
ControlTrac
15.5" screen

Traded in my '19 Expedition Limited 4x4, the ownership of which turned into an clusterf!@# of epic proportions dealing with Ford and their complete inability to competently provide spare parts in a reasonable timeline. Long story short, my '19 has been out of service/at the servicing dealership for 3 out of the last 6 months. 3 consecutive trips for the same issue (CCD sensor/connectivity issue that trips a fault/error message while driving) starting in December of 2021, and is still there now for 6 weeks and counting on this latest service visit.

Ford has sent the wrong parts 2x in a row, and the 3rd replacement parts shipment is at least a month out (we all know how good Ford is at estimating ETAs). Thankfully the dealer I purchased from/traded in to (different from the dealer that is servicing the '19) was incredibly helpful in facilitating the trade-in even though they have no idea when they'll officially receive it.

If this Expedition turns into a lemon like my '19, I'll officially be done with Ford. It's beyond absurd to charge $80+K for a non-luxury SUV, and have a warranty that is effectively useless because spare parts are never available, loaners are never available, and the owner is expected to just deal with it with no help from FoMoCo.

Fingers crossed

Picked mine up today, finally, after 6+ months of waiting (11/24/21 order date).

Limited 4x4
304A Stealth Performance Pkg
HD Tow
CCD
ControlTrac
15.5" screen

Traded in my '19 Expedition Limited 4x4, the ownership of which turned into an clusterf!@# of epic proportions dealing with Ford and their complete inability to competently provide spare parts in a reasonable timeline. Long story short, my '19 has been out of service/at the servicing dealership for 3 out of the last 6 months. 3 consecutive trips for the same issue (CCD sensor/connectivity issue that trips a fault/error message while driving) starting in December of 2021, and is still there now for 6 weeks and counting on this latest service visit.

Ford has sent the wrong parts 2x in a row, and the 3rd replacement parts shipment is at least a month out (we all know how good Ford is at estimating ETAs). Thankfully the dealer I purchased from/traded in to (different from the dealer that is servicing the '19) was incredibly helpful in facilitating the trade-in even though they have no idea when they'll officially receive it.

If this Expedition turns into a lemon like my '19, I'll officially be done with Ford. It's beyond absurd to charge $80+K for a non-luxury SUV, and have a warranty that is effectively useless because spare parts are never available, loaners are never available, and the owner is expected to just deal with it with no help from FoMoCo.

Fingers crossed.

This totally slipped my mind but does your vehicle have the keypad on the door to lock/unlock?? All of my past ford expedition/trucks have always had this feature and I love it when needing access without keys.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

This totally slipped my mind but does your vehicle have the keypad on the door to lock/unlock?? All of my past ford expedition/trucks have always had this feature and I love it when needing access without keys.

Mine does. I have not heard that this feature is on the chip shortage cutting block. Have you?

 

[KDM39]

I happened to come across a Max 304A locally and picked it up 5/31. Not sure how long ago the dealer ordered it, but they're trickling off the line.

 

[bbenz3]

Does the 304a package eliminate the auto start stop? I can't seem to find any evidence for our against that.

 

[BSarchet]

Does the 304a package eliminate the auto start stop? I can't seem to find any evidence for our against that.

No, for some reason it’s the package where it CANNOT be deleted.

 

[bbenz3]

No, for some reason it’s the package where it CANNOT be deleted.

I knew it couldn't be deleted but what I didn't know was if it was already deleted as part of the 304a package therefore nothing to delete.

 

[Tripoli]

I knew it couldn't be deleted but what I didn't know was if it was already deleted as part of the 304a package therefore nothing to delete.

God I hope so, but that is not the impression I'm under.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Ironically, the Timberlines (same engine as the SPP models) cannot have it deleted on the website configurator, but mine has it deleted from the factory.

Maybe a dealer has the magic sauce to get it removed from an order.

 

[MattG]

Mine could not be deleted on the SPP, this was through the dealer.

Same with my 22 F150 5.0, BUT when that arrived the factory had deleted it and credited my purchase.

 

[BSarchet]

My window sticker doesn’t show mine deleted. I think it will have it.

 

[rallyhard]

Ironically, the Timberlines (same engine as the SPP models) cannot have it deleted on the website configurator, but mine has it deleted from the factory.

Maybe a dealer has the magic sauce to get it removed from an order.

It was an option on the website configurator when I ordered our Timberline in February.

 

[texevora]

This totally slipped my mind but does your vehicle have the keypad on the door to lock/unlock?? All of my past ford expedition/trucks have always had this feature and I love it when needing access without keys.

Yes, it still has the driver door keypad. I used/use it on my old/current Expedition all the time. I would not have accepted the new car if it didn't include it, it's invaluable.

 

[ncdrillguy]

Mine 22 black spp has shipped and arrives end of July.
My window sticker shows a deduct for hands free tailgate and auto park. Safe to assume those are ONLY 2 options I lost due to chip shortage?

 

[dgq68]

So I got my 22 Stealth Performance yesterday and have been driving it around and the auto start stop has not kicked in. Could it be that the 304a does not have it at all?

 

[Tripoli]

So I got my 22 Stealth Performance yesterday and have been driving it around and the auto start stop has not kicked in. Could it be that the 304a does not have it at all?

Does it have the button? I think it's below the infotainment screen to the left.

 

[MattG]

304a when I ordered didn't allow it to be deleted as an option. Something up with yours?

Count yourself lucky if you don't have it, IMO.

 

[Tripoli]

304a when I ordered didn't allow it to be deleted as an option. Something up with yours?

Count yourself lucky if you don't have it, IMO.

Agreed. I asked several times before my order was finalized if it could be deleted. The order page did explicitly say it does have it, unfortunately, but I sure won't complain if it's not on there.

 

[dgq68]

So I drove more tonight after work. I spoke to soon, it kicked in. I have the auto start/stop. Wishful thinking.

 

[cpeckvtpcs235]

So I drove more tonight after work. I spoke to soon, it kicked in. I have the auto start/stop. Wishful thinking.

is there still a button to turn it off?

 

[dgq68]

Yes, there is.