I'm picking up my Limited SPP tomorrow. Fingers crossed I don't ru. Into issues like that. I feel like I've read similar experiences from others on the Timberlines. Wonder what's going on there.Well gang, my Timberline 501a arrived yesterday exactly two months after ordering. Went to pick up today, super excited upon seeing it sitting out front, and walked out empty handed. Everything was great and as-expected except for one thing- the front seats. The quality of workmanship is so poor I just could not hand over $83k for something that should not pass quality control. The seat appears to be and feels to be missing foam in some areas. There are loose areas where the leather is puckered. Sorry I’m not doing a better job describing it. Basically Picture what would happen if you cut open the seat, cut out a section of foam, and put the leather cover back on. The salesman acknowledged but shrugged it off as “hand crafted” … laughable. Manager seemed not surprised.
So… back to the drawing board for me and the Super Duty lives on.
Side note funny story… my kids love our F250- we are talking several days of major tears and tantrums leading up to today. The sadness this morning when we had them say goodbye to the truck was painful to watch as a parent (sounds so ridiculous I know). So although the joke was that the arrival of the Timberline was early Christmas for me, it ended up being early Christmas for the kiddos when a couple hours later I rolled back into the driveway in the superduty.
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Fingers crossed for you. Congrats.
mdecillis
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Well gang, my Timberline 501a arrived yesterday exactly two months after ordering. Went to pick up today, super excited upon seeing it sitting out front, and walked out empty handed. Everything was great and as-expected except for one thing- the front seats. The quality of workmanship is so poor I just could not hand over $83k for something that should not pass quality control. The seat appears to be and feels to be missing foam in some areas. There are loose areas where the leather is puckered. Sorry I’m not doing a better job describing it. Basically Picture what would happen if you cut open the seat, cut out a section of foam, and put the leather cover back on. The salesman acknowledged but shrugged it off as “hand crafted” … laughable. Manager seemed not surprised.
So… back to the drawing board for me and the Super Duty lives on.
Side note funny story… my kids love our F250- we are talking several days of major tears and tantrums leading up to today. The sadness this morning when we had them say goodbye to the truck was painful to watch as a parent (sounds so ridiculous I know). So although the joke was that the arrival of the Timberline was early Christmas for me, it ended up being early Christmas for the kiddos when a couple hours later I rolled back into the driveway in the superduty
That really sucks. Did you take pics of it?
I did not take pics. BTW is yours stone blue? I found a stone blue Limited in stock a few hours away that I am going to look at. I am hoping stone blue looks more gray (like it does in almost every photo I;ve seen).
mdecillis
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Yes, mine is stone blue. It flip flops, sometimes it looks blue like in the photo, sometimes green and sometimes grey.
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nice- looks great. thanks for sharing.
Looks great! Congrats.
rappmel
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so frustrating. Thank you for replying. Was ordering if I was the only one.
Prayers up for you sir, feel better.
She sure is a beauty. If you need someone to drive you around in it let me know.
Hope you are feeling better soon, unless it is not to soon to call dibs.......
After declining the ‘23 Timberline I found this ‘22 Platinum a few hours away and brought it home today. Here are A few random first impressions of the Platinum after a 200 mile drive home and a few hours with the car (no particular order):
1. Stone blue is an awesome color. In sun it looks totally grey. In shade it looks a little more blue and once sun sets it looks black.
2. The platinum interior finish, colors, materials, and leather quality is really nice. For those still shopping, this alone is worth the 3-4k price delta.
3. The ride on the 22s, even with CCD, is mildly (noticeable but not problematic) harsher than the Timberline with 18s and more tire.
4. 400hp is plenty quick from 0-60 and from 40-60, 60-80, etc. No discernible difference from HO 440. Got 17.9mpg combined over 200 miles mix of back roads/hills and interstate with some traffic.
5. BlueCruise is basically dynamic cruise control. You have to hold the wheel. It shuts off from time to time. It takes you too close to center line on two lane roads. Nothing wrong with it but certainly not a hands free or autonomous driving capability. In fact I am going to inquire about what it actually does beyond dynamic cruise with lane keeping.
Bottom line- I love it.
Good luck to all and happy new year.
1. Stone blue is an awesome color. In sun it looks totally grey. In shade it looks a little more blue and once sun sets it looks black.
2. The platinum interior finish, colors, materials, and leather quality is really nice. For those still shopping, this alone is worth the 3-4k price delta.
3. The ride on the 22s, even with CCD, is mildly (noticeable but not problematic) harsher than the Timberline with 18s and more tire.
4. 400hp is plenty quick from 0-60 and from 40-60, 60-80, etc. No discernible difference from HO 440. Got 17.9mpg combined over 200 miles mix of back roads/hills and interstate with some traffic.
5. BlueCruise is basically dynamic cruise control. You have to hold the wheel. It shuts off from time to time. It takes you too close to center line on two lane roads. Nothing wrong with it but certainly not a hands free or autonomous driving capability. In fact I am going to inquire about what it actually does beyond dynamic cruise with lane keeping.
Bottom line- I love it.
Good luck to all and happy new year.
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Figured I’d share this bit of info on what appears to be a price increase for expeditions effective 12/1. My 2nd order came in at msrp about $1300 higher than the first from end of November. I double checked my printouts from ford configuration and also my order sheet and found it consistent in both papers. I guess that went along pretty quietly as I can’t find anything about it online. Just noticed today that one is “price level” 315 and the next 325.
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mdecillis
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Stone blue is the best color. I love mine! It's not what I was expecting when I ordered (Ford had the build and price color wrong in 2022, fixed in 2023).
I could never do the light interior with my daughters softball equipment and dirt.
Stone blue is bad ass. I went back and forth between that and Dark Matter. Ended up with Dark Matter, but it was a toss up for me.
spiderman865
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Looks nice! Good luck with the new ride. Hope the kids aren't too upset that the F250 is gone.
