🛠 1/17/2022 Build week group

[ocbucks1]

That is true from a corporate financial standpoint, but don’t forget that the plant itself bases its metrics on completed units. The plant will continue to count every unit completed up until June 30th as Q2 numbers. Plant management’s bonuses are based off these numbers.

Good point. The deliveries impact revenue and are a big part of the Wall Street reaction and stock price. They are connected.

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[ArkBronco3667]

Good point. The deliveries impact revenue and are a big part of the Wall Street reaction and stock price. They are connected.

Yeah they are definitely connected in some way. I’m just speaking from the manufacturing side because it’s what I have experience with. Every decision that management makes is meant to maximize production while maintaining safety and quality. In a sense, they could give a rip about customer relations lol. As long as they are hitting their numbers they are “happy”.

 

[desert_rat]

hey y’all I took delivery of my bronco yesterday; I flew up to my dealership and drove 5-6hrs home in the new love of my life my mood is a little dampened today because I took the front roof panels off and my friend dropped one so it’s got a fairly large scratch on top but it’s not noticeable standing next to the bronco. but yesterday I was absolutely over the moon and I’m sure I will be again soon. Making this post feels very bittersweet, emphasis on the bitter, because @Ford Motor Company is still keeping so many of you waiting due to their disrespect and disregard for their customers. I’m sorry they have treated and continue to treat the January builds like garbage. My feelings won’t be hurt if you skip reading the rest of my post.

I won’t say it was worth the wait because I don’t think anything is worth Ford’s mistreatment of us. I will admit that as soon as I saw my bronco, all my frustrations from the past 4 months of delays washed away. She is beautiful.

first impression: TALL I didn’t think my BB would sit much higher than my CRV but I actually have to reach a little to get in. Sitting in it feels like I’m on top of the world and it’s more spacious than I was expecting for a 2dr. The windows are huge which enhances the driving experience, the sandstone interior looks perfect with Area 51, and the seats are comfortable (I haven’t sat in the back yet).
I did a short test drive before signing and found that the drivers side window isn’t sealing properly because the rubbery trim isn’t glued down like it is on the passenger side. No one was at the dealership who could fix it so it’s on my to do list now. It was a noisy ride home lol but I didn’t care because I felt Amazing finally driving my bronco. It feels so, so special.
I saw another on the highway not long after I left the dealership and waved like a lunatic with the doofiest grin on my face.

All I think about now is my bronco, when I will drive my bronco next, accessories I need to install, accessories I still want to buy, experiences I want to have in my bronco. I’m going to become insufferable to my friends because it’s all I want to talk about, and I want them all to be as excited about the bronco as I am. She’s everything I wanted and more.

the numbers:
7/14/2020 reservation
1/18/2022 blend
3/31 built email
4/1 shipped in tracker
4/19 unloaded at rail yard in Texas
5/12 delivered to dealership
5/21 pickup; 66 miles on odometer

 

[BeeMiller]

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Yes, there is an issue with defective windshields for a number of vehicles. Some that were ”built” and ready to ship are now back in “production” and there was one that actually showed up at the dealer that had to be shipped backed.

That was my Beautiful girl! Her name was Elka Rose. I have since renamed her Elka ‘Circle Back‘ Rose! I got to touch her! And then…. ripped from my soul……

 

[ocbucks1]

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That was my Beautiful girl! Her name was Elka Rose. I have since renamed her Elka ‘Circle Back‘ Rose! I got to touch her! And then…. ripped from my soul……

This explanation makes sense. Too bad you were the one. Also I don’t think it’s every bronco or clearly not some repair that was done wrong on ice mountain that some were guessing.

 

[One Deplorable]

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That was my Beautiful girl! Her name was Elka Rose. I have since renamed her Elka ‘Circle Back‘ Rose! I got to touch her! And then…. ripped from my soul……

I missed it. What the heck happened? Bad windshield?

 

[BroncoRob_Reignited]

Is this just speculation or did you read this somewhere?

It's the only logical thing that makes sense to me... I'm just filling in the blanks. Read the previous 10 or so pages and you see that one guy had his Bronc delivered to the dealership, but Big Ford made the dealer send it back (that might be a separate thread). A whole bunch of us had our Broncs shipped with delivery dates, but many weeks later, their status was changed from Built & Shipped back to In Production. Don't just take my word for it, ask @Osky305 & Others

 

[BeeMiller]

I missed it. What the heck happened? Bad windshield?

No idea. They didn’t tell me or my salesperson and she said they would have told her why. So obviously, they must not have told my dealership why it had to go back.

 

[BeeMiller]

This explanation makes sense. Too bad you were the one. Also I don’t think it’s every bronco or clearly not some repair that was done wrong on ice mountain that some were guessing.

They told my dealership I’d get it back next week. We shall see, this is the Monday starting “that” next week.

 

[lancobronco]

Well, I've taken a few days off of the forum since buying my '21 Badlands last week. Of course, I get the built email this morning on my '22 Black Diamond. If anything, I'm glad I made the right decisions for me on the '22 as I really do want a manual and four doors. As sharp as the cyber orange 2 door is, I want to be a little more subtle in our office parking lot.

The good news was it was a blast to take out to a friend's farm this weekend and cannot wait to plan a trip to the Daniel Backcountry Byway.

 

[Opticnerve19]

hey y’all I took delivery of my bronco yesterday; I flew up to my dealership and drove 5-6hrs home in the new love of my life my mood is a little dampened today because I took the front roof panels off and my friend dropped one so it’s got a fairly large scratch on top but it’s not noticeable standing next to the bronco. but yesterday I was absolutely over the moon and I’m sure I will be again soon. Making this post feels very bittersweet, emphasis on the bitter, because @Ford Motor Company is still keeping so many of you waiting due to their disrespect and disregard for their customers. I’m sorry they have treated and continue to treat the January builds like garbage. My feelings won’t be hurt if you skip reading the rest of my post.

I won’t say it was worth the wait because I don’t think anything is worth Ford’s mistreatment of us. I will admit that as soon as I saw my bronco, all my frustrations from the past 4 months of delays washed away. She is beautiful.

first impression: TALL I didn’t think my BB would sit much higher than my CRV but I actually have to reach a little to get in. Sitting in it feels like I’m on top of the world and it’s more spacious than I was expecting for a 2dr. The windows are huge which enhances the driving experience, the sandstone interior looks perfect with Area 51, and the seats are comfortable (I haven’t sat in the back yet).
I did a short test drive before signing and found that the drivers side window isn’t sealing properly because the rubbery trim isn’t glued down like it is on the passenger side. No one was at the dealership who could fix it so it’s on my to do list now. It was a noisy ride home lol but I didn’t care because I felt Amazing finally driving my bronco. It feels so, so special.
I saw another on the highway not long after I left the dealership and waved like a lunatic with the doofiest grin on my face.

All I think about now is my bronco, when I will drive my bronco next, accessories I need to install, accessories I still want to buy, experiences I want to have in my bronco. I’m going to become insufferable to my friends because it’s all I want to talk about, and I want them all to be as excited about the bronco as I am. She’s everything I wanted and more.

the numbers:
7/14/2020 reservation
1/18/2022 blend
3/31 built email
4/1 shipped in tracker
4/19 unloaded at rail yard in Texas
5/12 delivered to dealership
5/21 pickup; 66 miles on odometer

Looks great. Wonder if a little elbow grease and scratch removal could help? I was surprised how well scratch removal helped w small paint scratches

 

[TtotheZ]

Yes, there is an issue with defective windshields for a number of vehicles. Some that were ”built” and ready to ship are now back in “production” and there was one that actually showed up at the dealer that had to be shipped backed.

Thanks! Do you have a link to the thread/article where you saw this?

 

[Osky305]

Well, I've taken a few days off of the forum since buying my '21 Badlands last week. Of course, I get the built email this morning on my '22 Black Diamond. If anything, I'm glad I made the right decisions for me on the '22 as I really do want a manual and four doors. As sharp as the cyber orange 2 door is, I want to be a little more subtle in our office parking lot.

The good news was it was a blast to take out to a friend's farm this weekend and cannot wait to plan a trip to the Daniel Backcountry Byway.

I imagine the same thing would happen to me. I buy a bronco one day for above MSRP and then the next day I get a built email

 

[Spidurfiji]

Well, I've taken a few days off of the forum since buying my '21 Badlands last week. Of course, I get the built email this morning on my '22 Black Diamond. If anything, I'm glad I made the right decisions for me on the '22 as I really do want a manual and four doors. As sharp as the cyber orange 2 door is, I want to be a little more subtle in our office parking lot.

The good news was it was a blast to take out to a friend's farm this weekend and cannot wait to plan a trip to the Daniel Backcountry Byway.

Congratulations to me fellow Twitter warrior!

 

[desert_rat]

Looks great. Wonder if a little elbow grease and scratch removal could help? I was surprised how well scratch removal helped w small paint scratches

I’ll give it a try and see! The scratches did dig into the MIC top, like it’s rough textured now but even just reducing the shine in the scratches will help because it’s just the way light hits it that makes it look bad. Thanks for the suggestion!

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