Job 2 Changes?

[Tremhunter]

There has been some talk about “Job 2 changes.
Couple questions;
If we did not receive a vin number yet will we be in the job 2 pool?
If so how do we find out what possible changes they made? Ambient lighting? Different transfer case ?
I sure would like to know if I’m getting what I ordered.

 

[FaKtor34]

The only thing known for certain is the ambient lighting in the cup holders etc is gone, still a big question on anything else. But food for thought if it means you get your truck sooner and they upgrade your transfer case because maybe they don't have enough of the others is it really that big of a deal. I understand being upset over them maybe downgrading things but not over an upgrade.

 

[Moe7]

In normal times, Job assignment would correlate with order date, but with delays due to parts shortages its not as definitive anymore; the latest order guide has a TBD date for Job 2.

The idea is that you should be able to refer to the Order Guide corresponding with your order date to know what you are buying (with a disclaimer to account for unanticipated changes).

Ambient lighting was added to 402A in the Order Guides aligning with Job 2, but that could also be optimistic in anticipation of better parts availability by that time.

 

[Tremhunter]

That’s what I’m hoping for is the delays put some of us in Job 2 and we get the ambient lighting. If so Imagine all the headaches for dealerships when guys sandwiched in between the omitted ambient lighting start venting.

 

[Mcrog]

In normal times, Job assignment would correlate with order date, but with delays due to parts shortages its not as definitive anymore; the latest order guide has a TBD date for Job 2.

The idea is that you should be able to refer to the Order Guide corresponding with your order date to know what you are buying (with a disclaimer to account for unanticipated changes).

Ambient lighting was added to 402A in the Order Guides aligning with Job 2, but that could also be optimistic in anticipation of better parts availability by that time.

Has anyone out there taken delivery of a "Job 2 402A" and been able to confirm if ambient lighting and/or cupholder lighting was added back like the Job 2 order guide said it would be?

 

[leddzep]

Apologize for the noob question here. But what is Job 2 and what does it entail? Thanks in advance.

 

[Bakes]

What is the vin range for Job 2? Mine has ambient lighting in the foot wells doors and under the seats for the back passengers but no cup holder or media bin lights. Built in May.

 

[Mcrog]

Apologize for the noob question here. But what is Job 2 and what does it entail? Thanks in advance.

Hey Led - I'm gonna copy/paste this explanation from another forum post -

It's related to plant operations. Job 1 will be the first batch of vehicles for that model year and typically plants have a summer shutdown where they do any minor retooling and updates needed. The summer shutdown is a top-down process for plants where they do IT maintenance, machine maintenance, tool replacement, all that good stuff. The reason it matters for your vehicle is if they are going to make a "significant" change to a vehicle, it will usually happen after a job change. Now, significant within reason, for example the Job 2 2021 F-150s had the option for the scales and electronic damper system that the Job 1 2021 trucks weren't offered.

Sometimes you will see "Late Availability" on an order guide, usually, but not always, that means a Job 2 option. Job 2 vehicles often get improvements to the build process as well if it's a low priority potential issue that they can't just fix on-the-fly.

It's not always roses though, the Job 2 Mach E for 2022 is losing front side window laminated glass, losing the kick to open function on the tailgate, will have a Parking Assist Prep Package instead of the normal Active Park Assist feature.

The F-150 is seeing that as well, Job 2 F-150s for 2022 are losing Active Park Assist and getting a Prep package instead. I am not aware of any distinct improvements being made to Job 2 F-150s, but odds are there will be some small production related improvements.

 

[Mcrog]

What is the vin range for Job 2? Mine has ambient lighting in the foot wells doors and under the seats for the back passengers but no cup holder or media bin lights. Built in May.

I think the 2022 Job #2 started Build Week of 04/18/22.

 

[Stoaks]

I think the 2022 Job #2 started Build Week of 04/18/22.

So, does anybody know what that means for a truck with a blend date before 4/18, say 1/28, but a built date after, say 5/19?

Does Ford even know

 

[Bakes]

No idea. But I also noticed that the adaptive headlight feature was already enabled on my truck without having to use forscan.