I recently took delivery of my '23 OBX SAS with mod bumper and also have a plastic front bash plate even though my window sticker clearly says Steel. Sure seems like this is a cost savings move by Ford on the '23s. I was already planning to get the full steel bash plate accessory kit from Ford...
It was a long wait, approx 2.5 years from my reservation but I didn't want to give up the options I wanted. It was built on 12/1 and shipped 12/4, delivery 12/28. Bowen Scarff was absolutely great to deal with, I highly recommend them.
Picked mine up last night from Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent. Week one reservation holder, it's hard to believe it's in my garage in Maple Valley after such a long wait.
Exact same situation for me. I figured I'd get bumped a couple more times but I didn't expect I would be bumped to an earlier build date! We'll see how long it lasts lol