Next email will be that Ford will no longer be offering a 2 door Bronco and that the vehicle you saw in the launch videos was only a concept. Sorry for any misunderstanding.
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Multiple sources but a reasonable threat of legal issues for disclosing.Second source?
I just got off the phone with the customer service line in the email - was told that they will continue to build 2 doors with the MIC carbonized gray top through 2021. Some 2 - doors might get pushed into 2022. I reserved mine in July 2020, I don't know how close to the front of the line that puts me. (I also ordered the Sasquatch which I believe will push things further back?)Another way to think about it is that most 2 door orders will be auto delayed to at LEAST 22.
So without actually saying it out loud, it sounds like Ford is looking at getting an additional roof supplier.Output at Webasto is normalizing but not at a rate that will keep up with current demand.
There are, um, other things in the works now to remedy the problem.
They're slower, uglier processes, but the supplier hasn't really left them a choice.
I am with you other then I have a 4 door MIC that moved up to 6/30 but still got the email.I'm a VIN holder and got the email. Also I'm a 2 door MIC order. My blend date is 6/30. My original scheduled week was July 19th. They pushed me up a month for some reason.
I was originally a 6/14 week. Now at 7/12. Hoping I don’t get pushed out further.I'm a VIN holder and got the email. Also I'm a 2 door MIC order. My blend date is 6/30. My original scheduled week was July 19th. They pushed me up a month for some reason.
if i could put money on itSo without actually saying it out loud, it sounds like Ford is looking at getting an additional roof supplier.
It would seem those people are SOL....not good for them, but good for people who have to wait.But what if you have a June, July, or August build? Do you not get the prep kit?
I hate soft tops but it seems if ford is willing to add prep kits they are signalling a cold winter for 4 door ownersUgh, this whole time I kept saying I wouldn’t change my build… However, if they are providing the “prep kit” it might be tempting enough to go to a soft top for now. Then picking up a hard top in the future (and likely, there will be other companies offering roof solutions too I’d guess).
Time to think this one out…
I hope this is right! I was able to get through on that customer service number and they did say that two doors will continue to be built through 2021 with the carbonized gray MIC top.So people are scratching their heads about the email but i think I understand what ford is doing.
So webasto screwed them over big time and its too late to fix everything in time to make everyone happy. So they are telling 4 door owners "hey we screwed up if you want your bronco faster get the soft top with(free) prep kit"
Meanwhile they are likely shifting hard top production to the 2 door which does not have a soft top option (which also has a smaller order quantity compared to 4 doors) so they can knock those orders all out and move production to full steam with the 4 door
The mod top thing was sort of expected. As they cant even get normal roofs out. But a year of customer feedback is a long time and will make the product better.
Understood.Multiple sources but a reasonable threat of legal issues for disclosing.
I'll share what I can, when I can.
In short the issue is stabilized but far from settled.
I do like soft tops from the standpoint they are easier to open it up, especially when you factor in removing the rear shell vs. Simply pushing the soft top all the way back. There’s definitely pros and cons for both.I hate soft tops but it seems if ford is willing to add prep kits they are signalling a cold winter for 4 door owners
If i ordered a 4 door i would be on the phone with my dealer for a prep kit and a soft top
Now I'm curious to know if today's email is the one that Ross speculated (in another thread) would be going out next Friday, or if there is another bad news email coming out next week. Just trying to prepare myself...Output at Webasto is normalizing but not at a rate that will keep up with current demand.
There are, um, other things in the works now to remedy the problem.
They're slower, uglier processes, but the supplier hasn't really left them a choice.