Bash Plates are Plastic on my OBX 2023 (UPDATE) OBX is a MISBUILD. Well this is good news. My dealership got me all new bash plates and installed

[Cardboardbronco]

Took delivery of my ‘23 Big Bend today with mod bumper. Missing the steel bash plate also. Crazy. Was also missing a trim piece on my rear drivers side door handle. Dealer said they will file a miss-build

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[rtazz17]

My dealer requested a photo (I’m a couple hours away) to verify the incorrect skid. Then they said they can’t identify the incorrect skid with certainty so I’ll need to bring it in. So I offered to remove it myself and take photos of all sides and the part numbers. So, that’s where we’re at. I know I’d rather be disassembling parts of my bronco than driving it…

@Ford Motor Company how about some truth on this? Was it a honest (albeit repeated) mistake, or did you install these redesigned plastic skids while crossing your fingers in hopes that your customers (who paid for the metal skids) wouldn’t notice they were shorted? Do the benefits outweigh the costs if only a few of us notice this mistake and request a replacement? I shudder at the capitalist math happening among your top brass.

Your talking to a bot. They arent real

 

[illverado]

Took home my 2023 basemansquatch with mod bumper, the the front bash plate and engine skid plate are both plastic. Dealer submitted a misbuild on the spot. We both laughed

 

[mpeugeot]

Took home my 2023 basemansquatch with mod bumper, the the front bash plate and engine skid plate are both plastic. Dealer submitted a misbuild on the spot. We both laughed

Ford built it that way on purpose, hoping that you wouldn't notice.

 

[kodiakisland]

Seems like all the experts saying you couldn’t tell the difference between steel and plastic be like

 

[Beach_Bum]

With each verified "misbuild", I think it is safe to assume that these aren't mistakes but rather deliberate. So far we have cases from OBX and below that are getting the upgraded plastic skid with modular bumper. Need to see if some WT builds are also "misbuilt".

For now, everyone opting for the modular bumper should be having their dealer double-check. The Black Diamond and Badlands shouldn't be affected. But with this upgraded plastic skid being accessible on the line, it is possible that it ends up on these trims also.

 

[kodiakisland]

With each verified "misbuild", I think it is safe to assume that these aren't mistakes but rather deliberate. So far we have cases from OBX and below that are getting the upgraded plastic skid with modular bumper. Need to see if some WT builds are also "misbuilt".

For now, everyone opting for the modular bumper should be having their dealer double-check. The Black Diamond and Badlands shouldn't be affected. But with this upgraded plastic skid being accessible on the line, it is possible that it ends up on these trims also.

I fully expect Ford to come back and say it was an update for MY23 and the B&P wasn’t accurate and also deny all the misbuilds the dealers are putting in.

 

[Beach_Bum]

I fully expect Ford to come back and say it was an update for MY23 and the B&P wasn’t accurate and also deny all the misbuilds the dealers are putting in.

I'm fully expecting the update and the verbiage to change. But as long as the window stickers still emphasize the steel bash plate with the modular bumper, then buyers have a legitimate claim. B&P should never be used as an authoritative source as it has the disclaimer that it is only a marketing tool.

 

[illverado]

Update! From my dealer, mike, 2nd part is from the misbuild department

 

[Wildfire1]

My 2022 OBX came with the modular bumper, steel front bash plate, steel bash plate, I purchased the steel transfer case bash plate and the steel fuel tank bash plate.

2022 Bronco Skid Plates installation

 

[Spooled]

Getting with my dealer today. Same for the Bronco my gf just picked up. '23 2-door OBX with the mod bumper. Bash plate is plastic

 

[illverado]

Quick pics for proof, Base Sasquatch with mod bumper and you can see my fingers bending them down

 

[indio22]

Quick pics for proof, Base Sasquatch with mod bumper and you can see my fingers bending them down

Honestly, for many owners, those plastic plates are arguably better. I mean they will never in reality hit a rock on pavement with the plates, and the plastic will provide less weight and possible better fuel milage.

 

[Yikes!]

My 23 wildtrak has steel front plate.

 

[mpeugeot]

Honestly, for many owners, those plastic plates are arguably better. I mean they will never in reality hit a rock on pavement with the plates, and the plastic will provide less weight and possible better fuel milage.

Plasti-steel for the win... LOL

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