⛑ Ford effectively assumes operational control of Webasto's Plymouth plant to help resolve Bronco top supply issue

[PREMiERdrum]

This is too little too late. Don't know why Ford waited so long and can't believe this top fiasco has gone on as long as it has. It really is unbelievable for a major auto manufacturer to put up with the disaster Webasto has been.

What are we realistically talking though? Are they going to be up to 400+ MIC tops a day?

The raw material delay was very real and hid many of the systemic problems that were there all along.

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[vrtical]

This is GOOD news; and exactly what needs to happen. Wonder if a buy out (or hostile takeover) might be on the table at FoMoCo.

Hostile takeover happend

 

[Bdockins]

This is too little too late. Don't know why Ford waited so long and can't believe this top fiasco has gone on as long as it has. It really is unbelievable for a major auto manufacturer to put up with the disaster Webasto has been.

What are we realistically talking though? Are they going to be up to 400+ MIC tops a day?

I mean how in the fuck are we not a year out on hitting these daily production numbers??

Nightmare.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Premier - what top do you have ordered on your Bronco and are you concerned with the finished product? Do you have a VIN yet?

I have a MIC top on order, a VIN, and a June 21st build date. And I know just how lucky I am.

 

[SnowBronco]

They found a pineapple stuck in the machinery?

Fixed it for you.

 

[Lilj4425]

Call in the minions. They will fix this problem.

 

[604Bronco]

Three factors have delayed issuing OKTB:
- Webasto issues were unresolved.
- Linespeed inconsistencies prior to shutdown.
- Something else I can't discuss but believe has been resolved.

I expect OKTB within a week or two of the restart.

Dumb question, but what’s OKTB? Too many acronyms!

Appreciate the post though. More informative than the email earlier today!

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Dumb question, but what’s OKTB? Too many acronyms!

Appreciate the post though. More informative than the email earlier today!

Okay to buy - it means units leaving the plant are cleared to sell.

 

[HBTFD]

What defect(s) stumped Webasto? Or was it just equipment reliablity/cycle time?

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

If I never have to hear about a cars top again I’ll be thrilled.

 

[nd2002]

Bring in the big guns !!!!!

Can they please point them at the metal tube at the back where I can plug in my bike rack, also? Kthxbai!

 

[Carbon Bronco]

There are several answers in this article, I wonder if they get the multi million dollar grant revoked and lose the local tax incentives, if they are still in business at that location after this.
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[Tricky Dick]

Can they please point them at the metal tube at the back where I can plug in my bike rack, also? Kthxbai!

Who makes it? Curt, Draw-Tite? Storm the facilities!

 

[Fatdaddy]

Is it that difficult for Ford to be transparent? Is it just roof concerns? What about the commodities we keep allegedly hearing about? What is THE ROOT CAUSE. I don’t think Ford knows yet.

 

[Bictatar]

I heard that Ford is getting another supplier for the painted hard tops.

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