you make the most sense on here brother.After delivering some not-so-great news earlier on the Webasto front, I figured my brothers and sisters here were due for some encouraging news out of MAP.
Today marked the first day that the Bronco body shop matched the Ranger body shop output 1:1 with around 120 bodies completed in one *shift* This isn't a final assembly number, but it's a huge first step.
Daily Bronco totals off of Final Assembly should hit at least 150 by next week.
Over the next several weeks, the FA blend will elevate to produce 3 Broncos to 1 Ranger. By the time all systems are at full speed in early August, expect a 5:1 or even 7:1 ratio to protect as much of the 2021 forecast as possible.
While there are obvious commodity issues impacting which builds can be scheduled, the biggest hindrance in overall raw production numbers for Bronco remains within the closure lines... especially the door stations. These cycle times have not yet been set as procedures are still being adjusted.
Even with all the commodity issues, Bronco production is right on track for the timeline we've been discussing for months. I know individual build delays are frustrating, but they're ramping up to pump them out just as quickly as they can.
If this were coming officially, it would open all sorts of doors and expectations. I wouldn't be surprised if some of these updates were "allowed" to get to me and the other guys to help keep things positive without all the weight of an official announcement.Finally, some good news. To be honest, how much goodwill could Ford earn by sharing this info directly?
Under promise, over deliver kinda thing? Or simple temper expectationsIf this were coming officially, it would open all sorts of doors and expectations. I wouldn't be surprised if some of these updates were "allowed" to get to me and the other guys to help keep things positive without all the weight of an official announcement.