Ford wait times in 2022: How long are Ford’s delivery delays?

After a new Ford, but not sure how long you'll have to wait?

Issues such as semiconductor chip shortages, shipping problems and sickness and isolation have affected the ability of manufacturers like Ford to keep their production lines going over the last two years.

As such, all of the brand’s vehicles are currently experiencing some delays.

However, some models are in greater supply than others, with flexibility around powertrains, specification and vehicle colour likely to see a vehicle in your driveway sooner.

Overall, according to Price My Car, the average wait time for a Ford is 194 days – compared to 94 days in January 2022.

The quickest arrivals are four-cylinder examples of the closely-related Ranger ute and Everest large SUV, in most cases, at one month or less.

Specific grades and colours could incur a longer wait, so it's worth calling around for dealer stock availability. Factory-fit options, such as the tow and touring packs, will also incur an extended wait time.

In fact, Ford Australia claims it has ample supply of the newly-launched four-cylinder Ranger and Everest – and less availability of the flagship six-cylinder models, due to strong demand.

The worst affected is the marque’s American-sourced Mustang sports car, with order books at capacity ahead of the next-generation launch in late 2023.

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"Due to overwhelming interest in the current Mustang, our order bank is now at capacity,” said Ford Australia.

"Therefore, we regret to inform customers that we are no longer taking any new orders for the current Mustang."

In addition, order books for the Transit large van are temporarily closed due to the "global semiconductor chip shortage and supply chain challenges".

Ford’s local arm has discontinued the Fiesta ST and Focus ST models as a result of the chip shortage and a “focus on emerging areas of growth”. Globally, the Fiesta hatch will be retired in mid-2023 amid a shift to more-profitable vehicles and electrification.

Ford average model wait times 2022

NOTE: This information is current as of December 4, 2022. This article will be reviewed and amended as new details come to light.

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Ford Australia has launched a webpage outlining up-to-date delivery information across its entire vehicle line-up.

"We apologise to any customers who are facing longer than anticipated wait times for their new vehicles," a Ford spokesperson said earlier this year.

"We are working hard to get as many vehicles to Australia as possible, and reiterate that as the supply situation continues to evolve, we encourage customers to reach out to their local dealer, who is best placed to advise on local availability and wait times."

In mid-2022, a company spokesperson told Wheels more than 17,000 customers had ordered a 2023 Ranger, including approximately 4000 orders for the Ranger Raptor.

Ford Australia has also recorded 2000-plus Everest orders, with both vehicles accounting for around 80 per cent of the brand’s local sales volume.

“We’ve worked with our team to do everything possible to get as many Rangers, Ranger Raptors and Everests as we can to customers as soon as we can,” the spokesperson added.

Due to strong customer demand for the 3.0-litre V6 engine, Ford Australia said it has secured additional volume of the six-cylinder diesel Sport and Wildtrak, and more examples of the Wildtrak with the Premium Pack. These extra units will be produced from the fourth quarter of 2022 (October to December inclusive).

Ford has seen “very strong demand for the optional Premium Pack on the Next-Gen Ranger Wildtrak, which will take some time to work through. If customers choose to remove the Premium Pack from their order, they will be able to take delivery of their Ranger sooner.”

WIth all of the above in mind, it is important to consider this article a guide only.