I have not before posted my lengthy order timeline, but might as well now that it is nearly complete. This is how long to expect a custom ordered US-Spec Fiesta ST in Europe for DoD Contractors, Military, or others wanting a LHD car with 4 doors:
06 Dec 2013 - Buyer’s Offer - requested delivery to US Port: 31 Mar 2014
09 Dec 2013 - Keesler FCU approves 3.74%
10 Dec 2013 - NFCU approves 2.09%
27 Dec 2013 - Order Acceptance letter received
07 Jan 2014 - Keesler matches 2.09%
31 Jan 2014 - Ford Motor Credit approves 0% / finance accepted, downpayment complete
01 Feb 2014 - VIN received
10 Mar 2014 - Initiated order rewrite to include new additional Ford rebates
11 Mar 2014 - Window sticker available
12 Mar 2014 - Vehicle in production at Cuautitlan plant
18 Mar 2014 - $2250 rebates applied
19 Mar 2014 - Build Complete - Cuautitlan
23 Mar 2014 - etis.ford.com now showing all vehicle options
25 Mar 2014 - Vehicle on railcar
08 Apr 2014 - received ETTX railcar number
08 Apr 2014 - vehicle departed Shreveport, Louisiana on railcar
09 Apr 2014 - vehicle arrived at Kansas City, Missouri on railcar
13 Apr 2014 - vehicle departed Indiana on railcar
14 Apr 2014 - vehicle arrived at Ohio on railcar
14 Apr 2014 - vehicle departed Ohio on railcar
15 Apr 2014 - vehicle arrived at New York on railcar
16 Apr 2014 - vehicle departed Binghamton, New York on railcar
16 Apr 2014 - vehicle arrived at interchange Mechanicville, New York on railcar
16 Apr 2014 - vehicle departed Mechanicville, New York on railcar
17 Apr 2014 - vehicle arrived at Ayer, Massachusetts on railcar
18 Apr 2014 - vehicle delivered at Baltimore port
23 Apr 2014 - vehicle at Baltimore processing center. Required delivery: 23 May 2014
25 Apr 2014 - vehicle is enroute on ocean carrier
25 Apr 2014 - Ford Motor Credit re-pulls Experian credit report / 0% finance started
02 May 2014 - First payment made to Ford Motor Credit
21 May 2014 - vehicle arrives in England (Brandon VPC)
30 May 2014 - vehicle received at TMO
30 May 2014 - Simon Graeme: light conversion, pass MOT.
30 May 2014 - paperwork mailed to DVLA for UK registration
And I still have about 2 more weeks to receive my road tax disc and registration to make number plates at the petrol station. It was a long process, but the car is very nice. I can't wait to drive it for more than just getting an MOT!
Options: Performance Blue, Recaro Seats, Painted Wheels, Performance Roof, Sony Radio with SYNC for worldwide iPhone navigation via BT