Bronco production update 8/3: More downtime expected weeks of 8/16 and/or 8/23

[Vigor]

Big discounts!!

We have all been asked to compromise on tops. I think Ford should be doing more for us that had to change. Points are nice. The hookup kit is considerate. But are they really gonna ask me to pay full price plus shipping premium in 2023 for the black modular top after their mistakes?

They should come up with something that makes these tops more affordable affordable those who were originally poised to get them

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[NM_21Bronco]

Ford is just staying tight-lipped because they're worried about $stock$ etc....it'll eventually hit the fan and this might do it. Excuses are running dry

 

[JimL]

Ford has a net worth of 267 billion dollars and can't figure out one damn car. Open your own plant and make tops in house. You have enough money to do whatever you need to get the job done. Just rediculous at this point. MAKE IT HAPPEN! Arguably the greatest American company ever can't be this inept. Somebody needs to be fired

BRAVO!!!! This!!!

 

[HBTFD]

The Bronco launch is getting close to passing the Edge launch on the shit show scale.

 

[HotdogThud]

Who is getting fired in that meeting?

Honestly, that wouldn't help a single bit. not when the only one that truly needs firing, Webasto, can't be fired. Probably why they're fucking up so hard and not caring one iota. That meeting is full of all of the people capable of fixing the problems, they just need to get creative and see what can be come up with. However, whomever is penning those friday emails might want to head back for some remedial marketing 101 classes...

The Bronco launch is getting close to passing the Edge launch on the shit show scale.

I'm waiting until it reaches Edsel status

 

[Kickit]

I'm actually curious as to be what these were and how many people recieved them. AFAIK no have recieved any Corporate swag this entire time.

It looks and feels like a “thanks for participating” trophy

 

[Mustang_75_99]

Well as much as I want my Bronco now and when placing our reservation I was hopeful that we would have it by late summer, that shit isn’t gonna happen. I also feel for all you guys needing to replace old vehicles, but I am trying to look on the bright side....admittedly it is getting harder to do.

Bright side:
-My wife’s Explorer (which we are replacing with the Bronco) is in great shape and meets our family’s needs.
-The delays will just allow us to put more $$ in the bank for a bigger down payment.
-The aftermarket should have time to provide us with more options by the time we take delivery.
-Maybe I will have it by the start of next summer and the MIC won’t be a POS

But damn I want that email from Ford!

 

[vrtical]

Who is getting fired in that meeting?

Webasto

 

[Tricky Dick]

Gross.

Thanks again for keeping us informed Ross.

 

[MattyAg]

I can't wait for another poster and a sticker.

 

[Limecreek]

Pull the MIC top until a new design/supplier is sorted out. Offer to cover shipping of future hardtop orders. And include the washer/wiper connections.

 

[Ripcurl]

I’m not a FE build but I agree. How do you build a MY 2022 “First Edition”?

Here’s your 2022 Bronco First-ish Edition???

Maybe eventually they will be known as early FEs and late FEs if they can't turn them all out

Still built to FE specs, just delivered over the span of 21/22 for all these reasons

 

[CZYHORSVA]

The train may be officially coming off the tracks. Looks like there will be more downtime the week of 8/16 and/or 8/23. In the spirit of tempering expectations, I'd anticipate some of the August production scheule getting blown up.

Plant brass meeting this morning.

Oh boy. This is about to be a 40 page thread

 

[VelocityBronco]

@Ford Motor Company, give us X-Plan!! That might calm down the masses, a little...

Why is our only info coming from 'insiders'. Shouldn't there be a stream of information coming direct from Ford to reservation holders? Transparency would go a long way.

 

[SPS4]

I'm actually curious as to be what these were and how many people recieved them. AFAIK no have recieved any Corporate swag this entire time.

You're not missing much. You can have mine if you want. I'm just going to throw it away.

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