Ford’s Monthly Scheduling Cycle

What is Ford's Monthly Scheduling Cycle?

Ford’s monthly scheduling process doesn’t have to be confusing. There’s a pattern, and once you get it, you’ll know exactly when to dress or dirty your SIMS—and when not to.

Ford uses three main allocation and scheduling processes: traditional non-OTD scheduling, OTD scheduling, and MAP wholesale. Each process is different and follows its own deadlines.

OTD Vehicles: Bronco Sport, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger, Maverick, Aviator, Corsair, Navigator

Non-OTD Vehicles: All F-Series, Transit, Bronco

MAP Vehicles: Vary month to month

Four Wednesdays back from the last Wednesday (of the month)

Wholesale & MAP Offering

• Wholesale officially opens Monday, but eCommitment openings vary by region and rep.

• Deadline: varies by region and rep, but typically the following Monday or Tuesday

  • Accept or deny allocation in eCommitment and request supplements.

• MAP openings and deadlines vary by region.

  • Accept or deny pre-spec units in the MAP portal.

OTD: Cleanup

• Deadline: Wednesday evening

  • Most OTD units should already be set—minimal action needed.

• Scheduling: Early Thursday

Non-OTD: Week 3 of Scheduling

• Deadline: Wednesday evening

  • Dirty SIMS and manage unscheduled order bank.

• Scheduling: Early Thursday

Three Wednesdays back

OTD: Body code Selections

• Deadline: Friday at 2 PM ET

  • Make selections in WBDO under the wholesale tab.

  • These lock in your SIMS body code/engine the next week.

  • Tip: Recheck Friday morning for late supplements.

Cleanup of Prior Wholesale (OTD & non-OTD)

• Deadline: Wednesday evening

  • OTD: Minimal action if dressed in prior weeks

  • Non-OTD: Dirty SIMS and manage order bank

• Scheduling: Early Thursday

MAP Units

• Show up in WBDO on Friday

  • Make changes where allowed—these units are already scheduled

  • Reminder: Spec changes lock two weeks before each unit's build date

Two Wednesdays back

OTD: Start of Dressing

• No deadline

• Only retail OTDs will schedule this week

Non-OTD: First Scheduling Week of the New Production Month

• Deadline: Wednesday evening

  • Dirty SIMS and manage unscheduled bank

• Scheduling: Early Thursday

One Wednesday back

OTD: Dressing deadline

• Deadline: Wednesday evening

  • Final chance to dress OTD SIMS—set colors, trims, and options

• Scheduling: Early Thursday

Non-OTD: Second Week of Scheduling

• Deadline: Wednesday evening.

  • Dirty SIMS and manage bank

• Scheduling: Early Thursday

Last Wednesday of the Month

OTD: Cleanup Scheduling

• Deadline: Wednesday evening

  • If OTD orders were dressed in prior weeks, you’re done

• Scheduling: Early Thursday

Non-OTD: Final Week of Scheduling before Cleanup

• Deadline: Wednesday evening

  • Dirty SIMS and manage bank

• Scheduling: Early Thursday

Check out our prior articles to learn the best practices when ordering Ford vehicles, including how to change MAP units and how to dirty SIMS units.

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