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So in other words, the Ford Media department photographers are ready to take some new "staged photos" and then surreptitiously release them as "leaks"?The pressure is palpable. I can sense a leak in the dam.
Unless Ford's idea of heritage goes back to 2021, there should be no four door or soft top version. Bronco never offered either from the factory until then. Two door hard tops only in fun colors and plain jane wheels. They could make them rare, accurate to actual heritage, and special, but they won't. Be full of four door soft tops with bold interpretations of colors for which nobody asked.Since this is the dedicated thread for all things Heritage Edition related (at least according to the thread title) what does everyone think lies in store for the HE, if anything? ...
Staged or genuine, Ford has to keep the reservation holders engaged. Seems as though the Raptor isn't what the hype machine built up and the Everglades has garnered even less attention. Ford will commit to building these editions which will further delay long standing orders as there is only so much production capacity at MAP.So in other words, the Ford Media department photographers are ready to take some new "staged photos" and then surreptitiously release them as "leaks"?
You're right, the Raptor and Everglades are less than resounding successes. I don't think Ford is really trying to keep reservation holders engaged anymore, they have screwed over so many early adopter enthusiasts they are now looking for new suckers to feed the pipeline, they actually have a term for it, "Conquest Sales".Staged or genuine, Ford has to keep the reservation holders engaged. Seems as though the Raptor isn't what the hype machine built up and the Everglades has garnered even less attention. Ford will commit to building these editions which will further delay long standing orders as there is only so much production capacity at MAP.
I'd bet that the Heritage Edition is basically going to be their test run for the Mod Top before it's fully integrated as an option. Not only will people be paying a premium for it, the limited nature of it will make it easier to recall if their are teething issues like the MIC-top, and logistically it's much easier to paint them all white one batch at a time instead of color-matching them to individual orders, so they can more smoothly ramp up production.Is the modular top key component coming for 2023 or not? Simple question Ford.
Unfortunately I bet you're right.I'd bet that the Heritage Edition is basically going to be their test run for the Mod Top before it's fully integrated as an option. Not only will people be paying a premium for it, the limited nature of it will make it easier to recall if their are teething issues like the MIC-top, and logistically it's much easier to paint them all white one batch at a time instead of color-matching them to individual orders, so they can more smoothly ramp up production.
Yellowstone.Is there an obscurenational park they haven’t used yet?
I would be really surprised if it was relegated to Heritage use only. Too much money has gone into its production and there would be a lot of money left on the table from lost sales. Not to say there isn't a possibility that it would be upper trims only though.Yellowstone will either be a stand alone trim and/or a color option. It was shown as a color option in this thread https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/2022-bronco-colors-online-no-green-yet.16493/ . It was also on display in @Bellebracht renders. I've been wondering about the remaining patches on the hammock bag (Yellowstone, Marmot, etc). Still need a mod top update. Will the mod top be available across ALL trims as an option? Or will it be an exclusive option for the heritage? If it's the latter the heritage could get really expensive. Especially looking at what you get for the price on the Everglades (snorkel, winch, graphics package, black diamond interior, smaller engine, etc).
If I remember correctly the mod top was offered on all trims except Base. Which is why I originally was going Black Diamond Sasquatch to get mod top and MGV, didn't need sway bar disconnect or option packages. Now the pricing for manual buyers says go base sasquatch or badlands. But if the mod top is not an option on Base in the future I will have to make a tough decision. Drop a lot more money to get mod top on a badlands or heritage, or get a Basesquatch with the MIC.I would be really surprised if it was relegated to Heritage use only. Too much money has gone into its production and there would be a lot of money left on the table from lost sales. Not to say there isn't a possibility that it would be upper trims only though.
Does anyone remember if it was an option on all trims when it was initially available on B&P?
One item I would love to see, but I know it will never happen, is For ford to bring back the high beam foot switch and the wipers on top. If we’re going heritage, let’s go all out.