Breaking news: January ordering, Summer delivery, Black First Edition interior, no manual Sasquatch & more

[ericmario]

This works for me....i cancelled my reso last week....my plan was to get the bronco in 2-3 years...so by the time you folks get yours and they come up with refinements/updates I'll be all over it =)

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[Nickp]

Covid caused the delay. That is factual information about the current state of affairs in our country, whether you “believe” in covid or not has no bearing on the effects that it has had to supply chains and commerce. Disagreement on the severity/effect/existence/origin/politics of it belongs on Reddit/twitter/Nextdoor/JLforums. Nothing good can come of discussing it here.

And as I said, anything more political than “covid sucks/this sucks/etc.” report and move on

 

[JonD]

They need to put that black interior into the Wildtrak!

Yes
....please @Ford

 

[Mattwings]

I am as disappointed as anyone, but people are acting like Ford doesn’t want to build and sell these things ? I guarantee this is costing Ford massive $$$ Suppliers are crapping their pants if they are responsible for the delay, I totally get if people cancel, but the ranting like it’s a conspiracy to keep the Bronco from us is a bit odd.

 

[wvmtneer]

...JLforums...

LOL

 

[Broncola]

Can “Bronco Nation” now release the door removal video, please?! ?

 

[Grooticus]

the 21’s just became collectible down the road, like a 64 1/2 mustang...wishful thinking maybe.
with many more people getting 22MY when will we have an idea of the options.and interiors? This can go either way, if they get rid of the trim level colors inside that’s great news. If MGV becomes available on other models then also great.
Are we going to be stuck with our models before we see what’s available for 2022?

 

[Southern Girl]

lol, thats ok I expected to get yelled at anyways. I agree the camo is bad. Really Bad. BUT switch to OBX some of those choices look great, just build it up to match WT.

That is exactly what I'm considering. I like blue, so the navy interior isn't horrible to me. Much better than tan/black. I really don't like that.

 

[Southern Girl]

I am as disappointed as anyone, but people are acting like Ford doesn’t want to build and sell these things ? I guarantee this is costing Ford massive $$$ Suppliers are crapping their pants if they are responsible for the delay, I totally get if people cancel, but the ranting like it’s a conspiracy to keep the Bronco from us is a bit odd.

You never let anyone have any conspiratorial fun, Mattwings.

 

[Gooner]

More time for the value of my stocks to grow I suppose. Stayin positive!

 

[rlwoody]

Wow. Good for FE buyers, you got a black interior!

I view it as a concession that they screwed up the interior majorly. But they probably had to limit the black to FE only due to supply issues. Just a guess. I really think they will not sell as many WTs due to the jacked up interiors.

 

[Cat]

Bronco Specialists & Dealer Principals,

We know customers are excited to get their new Bronco and we are committed to delivering a high-quality product as soon as we can. We are announcing soon a timing change driven by COVID 19 challenges that some of our suppliers are experiencing. The timing changes are listed below.

• Order bank open will move from December to mid-January
• Order conversion window will shift to mid-January through March
• Initial 21MY dealer allocation forecasts will now be provided in early January (ahead of the order bank open).
• Manual transmission with Sasquatch package is now planned to be introduced late next year as a 22MY option
• Customer deliveries will begin in Summer 2021

In addition to these timing changes the team continues to actively listen to customer requests and as a result we will offer a new black interior to First Edition customers (more details to follow).

To thank our Bronco reservation holders for their patience we have created a customer appreciation program which will provide FordPass Rewards points for use towards the purchase of Bronco accessories.

A customer communication with these timing changes and details about the FordPass Rewards offer will be forthcoming, however we wanted to ensure you were aware of these changes first.

If you have any questions, please email @Ford.com or contact your Ford Regional Management Team.

Sincerely,

The Ford Bronco Team

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FAQs

Is the 2021 Bronco two-and four-door launch delayed into Summer? What happened to “Spring 2021”? Yes, given the COVID-19 pandemic, customer deliveries of the new Bronco will now begin next summer.

I thought the order bank was opening in December. Now I understand it’s mid-January, meaning customer orders will be even later. Why the delay? And will it delay vehicle deliveries? Given the COVID-19 pandemic, Bronco ordering will now start in mid-January, with customer deliveries now starting next summer.

I understand from supplier communications with Ford that the Bronco two-door and four-door models are delayed 6 more weeks. Can you confirm if it’s a development or supplier issue? This is tied to a supplier issue. COVID has had a significant effect on a number of Bronco suppliers, which we are not naming.

What can customers who have placed a reservation expect next? And what does the Bronco overall timeline look like?

1. Customer placed reservation (since July 13)
2. Customer uses Ford.com Build & Price tool to spec their dream Bronco (since October 23)
3. Customer finalizes dealer selection by March 19, 2021
4. Customer places order and agree to selling price with dealer between mid-January through March 19, 2021. Note: Bronco will not have online order conversions and will require dealers to place order
5. Ford receives all orders nationally and begins to forecast a production schedule against key product content and features (commodities) – Q2 2021
6. Customer receives dealer delivery window in May 2021
7. First customer deliveries now begin in Summer 2021

Will orders be built in the order that reservations were received? Reservations will be fulfilled in approximately the same order received, based on final ordering and production of similarly configured Broncos. Due to the high number of Bronco two-door and four-door reservations, deliveries will extend into the 2022 calendar year.

What happens if customer order are not built in 21MY? Due to the high number of Bronco 2- and 4-door reservations, deliveries may extend into the 2022 calendar year. We anticipate some customers will receive a 22MY Bronco. In this scenario, customers will work with their dealer to replace their 21MY order but will have access to any product improvements for 22MY. Their reservation timestamp will remain with their order.

Is anything being done to research and implement an increase in production? Due to exceedingly high demand, we will consistently explore and review production options.

Has the delay to Summer 2021 enabled the late-availability Sasquatch package and manual transmission configuration to catch up? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire Bronco production launch schedule shifted, now pushing the manual transmission Bronco models with available Sasquatch package into 2022 model year.

Is Navy Pier interior option still available for Bronco 2- and 4-door First Edition? Yes. The all black interior is an incremental option. Navy Pier is still available.

Thank you! Just gives me more time to collect the moolah.

 

[xXChartmanXx]

Dude, I know I have a twisted way of thinking about things but you guys have 6 interiors to choose from already. You have cloth and leather in the Wildtrak and you have two cloths and two leathers in the OBX. I know, I know, the OBX doesn't SAY Wildtrak on it but its just a loaded OBX. Different grill, yes. Easily switched and but still glossy black. And different body colored vs. black shiny, glossy mirrors. And your trim ring will be silver instead f black, easily painted. So to me, there is a lot of interior choice there for that section. Just my opinion, please don't yell at me ?

The Wildtrak's interior choices are Camoflauge and Sandtone cloth or Onyx and Sandstone leather both of which have a light tan sandstone dash. Ugly AF. Considering the Wildtrak is the Black Out "Midnight" Edition of the Bronco makes sense to have an all Black cloth and leather interior choice.

 

[Southern Girl]

When will the first Bronco finally be available?

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