I'm sure the dealers would never sign a contract that actually binds them to do anything for a customer, as probably ford doesn't sign any contracts that require them to do anything for a dealer either...This (same day) is when you should have contacted the dealer and requested the VIN and added money for a down payment.
If no money was required when ordering this Maverick, then why should the dealership be required to hold it for you, when customers are lining-up to buy that Maverick - when it arrives and with a down payment.
But in real business, a contract for a product or service would be binding, with penalties for either party for not meeting their requirements. You can be sure a fleet contract with a major rental company doesn't allow the manufacturer to just pretend it didn't happen if production is delayed, or its not profitable anymore....
Maybe there's enough disgruntled potential Maverick buyers to get some lawyers involved and help change the car industry's ridiculous business practices to something half respectable for the general public...