FORD FLEET FLASH NOVEMBER 2017 James Morgan • 901.230.0125 • [email protected] GOOD TO KNOW WHATEVER THE JOB IS, PUT A FORD OR LINCOLN ON IT After all, when it comes to the fleet business, Ford is the overall leader:1 • Ford Escape is tops in commercial and government fleets2 • 5 out of 10 midsize sedans sold to government fleet customers are Ford Fusion models2 • Nearly 5 out of 10 full-size pickups sold are Ford – F-150, F-250 and F-3501 THEY’RE OFFICIALLY PURSUIT RATED • Nearly 5 out of 10 full-size cargo vans sold are Ford – Based on Michigan State Police testing, the 2019 Ford Transit and E-series1 Police Responder™ Hybrid Sedan3 and 2018 F-150 Police • Over 50% of all compact cargo vans sold are Ford Responder4 are the first pursuit-rated hybrid sedan and Transit Connect models1 pickup truck vehicles for law enforcement use. “Our new • Nearly 7 out of 10 police vehicles sold are Ford1 Fusion based Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is quicker than And on top of all this, Ford and Lincoln secured 7 of the 2017 our legendary V8-powered Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America™ awards – Ford Taurus while offering fuel efficiency that’s estimated to be double that,” SE, Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2, Ford F-250 Super Duty® XL notes Stephen Tyler, Ford police brand marketing manager. Crew Cab 4x2, Ford Transit Connect XLT SWB Passenger Wagon, “Plus, our new F-150 Police Responder offers police customers Ford Transit 150 XL LR Passenger Wagon, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid both on-road pursuit and off-road capability.” Learn More FWD and Lincoln MKX Premiere FWD are winners Learn More 2 SEMA HOTTEST VEHICLE AWARDS Ford Focus and Ford F-Series are again winners of Hottest Hatch and Hottest Truck awards from the Specialty Equipment Market Association. F-Series, America’s best- selling vehicle, has been the Hottest Truck 7 out of 8 times in the award’s history. With its ST and RS performance trim levels, Focus continues to win over the aftermarket – 2017 marks 2 years running for notching this coveted accolade. Learn More 12017 CYTD. 22016 CY. 3Available Summer 2018. Concept vehicle shown. Available and aftermarket upfit equipment. 4Available Spring 2018. Pre-production model shown. Available and aftermarket upfit equipment. WATCH IT CLICK HERE for more Ford videos. 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FORD WEBSITES STAY ON TOP OF TIMING • Ford Fleet Fleet Vehicle Order Timing details contain important dates of note for scheduling, • Ford Vehicles production, delivery and the like. • Ford Police • Ford Commercial Vehicle Center CLICK HERE for the latest word on Ford and Lincoln Fleet Vehicle Order Timing. • Ford Owner • Ford Credit • Ford Corporate • Ford Protect IN WITH THE NEW • Ford Parts 2018 FORD F-150 • Ford Accessories • Ford Media Center New restyled full-size pickup with 2018 MY Order new colors: Magma Red,1 Guard,1 Bank Open Date • Ford Merchandise Stone Gray,1 Lead Foot1 • F-150 first: NOW OPEN • My Ford Magazine Power Stroke® V6 Turbo Diesel2,3 • @Ford Online • new Pre-Collision Assist with 2,4 Pedestrian Detection Learn More FORD SOCIAL MEDIA • Ford Social • Facebook 2018 FORD ESCAPE • Twitter • Instagram Small utility with new colors: Blue,1 2018 MY Order 1 • Cinnamon Glaze • new Ford Safe Bank Open Date YouTube and Smart™ Package2 • new SEL NOW OPEN • Flickr series with 1.5L EcoBoost,® power • Vine liftgate • heated front seats now • Tumblr standard on SE Learn More • Vimeo • Pinterest 2018 FORD FUSION HYBRID LINCOLN WEBSITES • Lincoln Executive Business Program Midsize hybrid sedan with new 2018 MY Order 1 • color: Blue • EPA-estimated rating Bank Open Date Lincoln Vehicles 43 city/41 hwy/42 combined mpg5 NOW OPEN • Lincoln Now • new 17" Sparkle Silver-painted • Lincoln Owner 2 2 alloy wheels • fleet only: paint • Lincoln Protect protection film by 3M® Learn More • Lincoln Accessories • Lincoln Media Center • Lincoln Merchandise 2018 FORD TRANSIT PASSENGER WAGON LINCOLN SOCIAL MEDIA Full-size van with new color: Stone 2018 MY Order • Facebook Gray1 • new extended-length Bank Open Date running boards,2 lockable glove NOW OPEN • Twitter box, rear cargo door-lock cylinder, • Instagram 2 programmable battery guard, • YouTube DRW Wheel Package2 Learn More • Tumblr • Vimeo 1Metallic. 2Available feature. 3Available Spring 2018. 4Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. 5Actual mileage will vary. • Pinterest FORD FLEET FLASH • NOVEMBER 2017 Fleet Distribution News Bulletin FDNB Friday, November 3, 2017 2017/18 MY CAR & TRUCK NOTES: • All Dates are subject to change – All changes will be communicated via the Fleet DNB and Fleet.Ford.Com • Selected vehicle lines and/or options may balance out earlier than reflected due to high demand and/or commodity shortage. • Shaded boxes indicate dates in the past. 17/18 MY FORD CAR & CROSSOVER VEHICLE LINE / 17 MY Fleet Final 17 MY Last 17 MY 18 MY 18 MY 18 MY CURRENT MY Order Due Date Day to Spec Job Last Date Order Bank Scheduling Job #1 Date Change/Cancel Open Date Begins C-MAX 6/30/17 7/27/ 17 10/05/17 7/ 17/ 17 8/24/17 10/09/17 18MY: 1/05/18 18MY: 2/15/18 18MY: 5/03/18 EcoSport N/A N/A N/A 6/19/17 7/20/17 9/11/17 Edge 7/14/17 8/03/17 9/28/17 7/ 17/ 17 8/17/17 9/28/17 Escape 6/02/17 6/29/17 8/27/17 6/12/17 7/13/17 8/28/17 Fiesta 9/01/17 9/29/17 12/08/17 9/11/17 10/12/17 12/11/17 Flex 3/31/17 4/20/17 6/16/17 4/17/17 5/18/17 6/19/17 Focus 6/30/17 7/27/ 17 10/05/17 7/ 17/ 17 8/24/17 10/09/17 Early B/O 2/03/17 4/13/17 • Blue Candy 18MY: 1/05/18 18MY: 2/15/18 18MY: 5/03/18 Fusion Hybrids: 3/03/17 3/30/17 8/02/17 4/07/ 17 6/15/17 8/07/ 17 Gas: 4/07/ 17 Mustang 6/30/17 7/27/ 17 9/21/17 7/25/17 8/17/17 10/02/17 Taurus 7/07/ 17 8/03/17 11/06/17 8/01/17 8/24/17 11/06/17 17/18 MY FORD TRUCK & SUV VEHICLE LINE / 17 MY Fleet Final 17 MY Last 17 MY 18 MY 18 MY 18 MY CURRENT MY Order Due Date Day to Spec Job Last Date Order Bank Scheduling Job #1 Date Change/Cancel Open Date Begins Econoline 7/07/ 17 8/03/17 9/28/17 7/ 17/ 17 8/24/17 10/02/17 Early B/O 6/16/17 7/24/17 • Caribou • VSO 6/02/17 7/14/17 9/01/17 7/ 17/ 17 9/21/17 10/30/17 Expedition 3/03/17 3/30/17 7/02/17 6/12/17 7/20/17 9/25/17 Explorer 7/14/17 8/03/17 10/26/17 8/01/17 8/24/17 10/26/17 F150 5/12/17 DTP: 5/04/17 DTP: 7/02/17 5/15/17 6/15/17 DTP: 7/ 17/ 17 KCAP: 6/01/17 KCAP: 8/13/17 KCAP: 8/14/17 • VSO 4/07/ 17 7/21/17 5/15/17 7/13/17 9/11/17 Medium Truck1 6/09/17 7/06/17 9/28/17 6/14/17 7/27/ 17 10/09/17 Early B/O 6/02/17 7/24/17 • Caribou • VSO 5/05/17 6/08/17 8/31/17 6/12/17 8/24/17 10/30/17 Motorhome 2/03/17 3/02/17 4/28/17 2/24/17 3/23/17 5/01/17 Super Duty 9/01/17 9/29/17 11/18/17 9/13/17 10/19/17 11/18/17 Early B/O 6/16/17 7/24/17 • Caribou • VSO 8/04/17 8/25/17 10/23/17 9/13/17 11/17/17 12/18/17 Transit 5/26/17 6/15/17 8/31/17 6/12/17 7/13/17 9/05/17 • VSO 4/13/17 5/19/17 7/28/17 6/12/17 8/10/17 9/25/17 Transit Connect 2/10/17 2/16/17 6/02/17 3/20/17 3/23/17 • LWB 6/28/17 • SWB 7/12/17 1Due to heavier than anticipated order volume, the order bank for Medium Truck has been closed as of COB 6/9/17. Fleet Distribution News Bulletin FDNB Friday, November 3, 2017 17/18 MY POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN & UTILITY VEHICLE LINE / 17 MY Fleet Final 17 MY Last 17 MY 18 MY 18 MY 18 MY CURRENT MY Order Due Date Day to Spec Job Last Date Order Bank Scheduling Job #1 Date Change/Cancel Open Date Begins PI Sedan 7/07/ 17 8/10/17 11/06/17 7/18/17 8/24/17 11/06/17 PI Sedan VSO 6/09/17 7/07/ 17 9/18/17 7/18/17 9/22/17 11/13/17 PI Utility 7/07/ 17 8/10/17 10/26/17 7/18/17 8/24/17 10/26/17 PI Utility VSO 6/19/17 7/13/17 9/18/17 7/18/17 9/22/17 11/13/17 17/18 MY LINCOLN CAR & CROSSOVER VEHICLE LINE / 17 MY Fleet Final 17 MY Last 17 MY 18 MY 18 MY 18 MY CURRENT MY Order Due Date Day to Spec Job Last Date Order Bank Scheduling Job #1 Date Change/Cancel Open Date Begins Continental 6/02/17 6/22/17 8/23/17 7/05/17 7/27/ 17 9/18/17 MKC 6/02/17 6/29/17 8/27/17 6/12/17 7/13/17 8/28/17 MKT 3/31/17 4/20/17 6/16/17 4/17/17 5/18/17 6/19/17 MKX 6/30/17 8/03/17 9/15/17 7/ 17/ 17 8/17/17 9/28/17 MKZ 6/02/17 6/29/17 9/05/17 6/19/17 7/20/17 9/06/17 17/18 MY LINCOLN TRUCK & SUV VEHICLE LINE / 17 MY Fleet Final 17 MY Last 17 MY 18 MY 18 MY 18 MY CURRENT MY Order Due Date Day to Spec Job Last Date Order Bank Scheduling Job #1 Date Change/Cancel Open Date Begins Navigator 3/30/17 3/30/17 7/02/17 6/12/17 7/20/17 9/25/17 Fleet Distribution News Bulletin FDNB – 1206 Friday, November 3, 2017 SCHEDULING HELPFUL HINTS Fleet orders are prioritized based on two-digit alpha-numeric priority codes indicating month/week orders needs to be built.