I would remove it just in case, I've heard from dealer inventory managers, guys at Ford, and personal friends that theirs got held up for a hitch. I was told to remove it and buy it afterwards. Worked for me. This information was given to me on 11-20 --> 11-21 just days before placing my order.
brand new order from a different dealer. I called on 11/21/22 config my bronco over the phone. That's I'll I did. I did have a buddy look into the ordering system for me to check my status but there was nothing. On 12/1/22 got a production date.
May I ask what config you ordered? I tried putting in one for a Wildtrak last year and nothing ever happened. I put one in for a BD and 2 weeks later got a production date.
Also things like the the tow hitch will push it back and honestly about $200 cheaper if you buy it from Ford and install it...
Not in stock unit. I actually called my dealer to configure my build while I was out of state for work, never stepped foot in the dealership. I also was an engineer at Ford and have some of connections ;) but I doubt that was the case. Luck of the draw I guess.
Ordered 11/21/22 and scheduled for production 1/23/23
Black Diamond, Mid Package, 4x4A, Hardtop, Body Armor
I originally was going for a Wildtrak but my daily driver decided to die on me last month so this will be its replacement :)