6/25 Email & FAQ: Modular Hardtops Delayed Until 2023MY | Price Protection Extension | Free Hardtop Prep Kit

[TJconvert2.7]

I don't understand this complaint? Price protection goes through the '23 Model Year if you had a reservation. You want it to go through 2030? You don't lose price protection at all.




You don't get the FordPass points unless you switched from MOD to an MIC (or I guess now a soft top too).



Yup.




Agreed, I'd consider it. But I also realize it'll likely be years before it's available through parts.



So why are you here? All your posts are complaining. Cancel your order and get something else.



You also don't get the option to remove your doors and roof if that's important to you.

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[rmc523]

so does this mean us Wildtrak reservation holders have the option for the soft top now too? If that’s the case, I’ll take a soft top. I emailed Sean but haven’t heard back yet.

It doesn't seem like it. They'd have said that if it were true.

 

[EliasJr]

I get that there are restraints on hardtops, but as a first day FE order, I am pretty frustrated with the way things are going. I originally planned for it by spring and I have yet to receive an email. Now I am spending more money having to use my diesel truck as my daily and to make things worse the price of diesel is pretty scary.

 

[Sighlense]

IN the space industry we are quick to ADD suppliers when SUPPLIERS fail. I am not sure why Ford can't take THEIR design and contract with another supplier. I hope the FORD CEO and BOARD of DIRECTORS is doing their job and making major leadership changes before the class action law suits start.

Everything falls on the big guy (CEO). He needs to go.

 

[mcdoogs]

Hmm, my question is if this will delay a hardtop order more than it already was.

or will enough people switch to soft top that mic tops get moved up?

or does everyone get screwed?

 

[LIKEABOSS]

the described briefly what’s included in the kit in the FAQ section. But once again, Ford somewhat screws people who’s bronco will get built before sept with no free prep kit. Why don’t you just put the dam connections in in the first place and you wouldn’t be shouting yourself in the foot….again!

The dealer FAQ wasn’t available at the time I posted the question. I’m switching my Badlands order over to it since the hardtop prep kit has what I wanted in the first place.

 

[nickf]

Hopefully you didn’t screw yourself by bumping yourself to an August build…

You’ve been free to make changes this entire time.

really? My dealer says he can’tmake any changes unless order banks get opened back up. What about changing from 4 door to two door?

 

[Jae]

With 36 pages of replies I apologize in advance for repeating anything. I reread the email a few times and it sounds like the MIC hard top issue has not gotten better or worse. Instead, it sounds like they may be trying to do what they can with MIC and to that end are pushing back the other types of tops and enticing people to go the way of a softtop with a kit.

What I hope this all means is that 2dr's will get some attention as there are no alternatives to the MIC top in the immediate future, which would mean that Ford can get the most bang for their buck by making 2dr MIC tops to fill orders and focus on soft tops for 4drs with the potential to convert in the future.

Regardless, my expectations have fallen so low with this whole thing that nothing is all that shocking... except that it seems wholly inappropriate to make soft tops for retail sale when there are commodity restrictions still in play and it makes the whole pre-order/reservation thing a joke.

 

[Baddie64]

really? My dealer says he can’tmake any changes unless order banks get opened back up. What about changing from 4 door to two door?

Why would you change from 4 to 2 After this email?

 

[Drew5150]

Wondering why I didn't receive email today. Anyone else not receive one?

 

[JustinC]

It doesn't seem like it. They'd have said that if it were true.

That was my thought as well but I just wanted clarification if possible on that topic. Seems like they are going to force the Wildtrak into just the MIC still.

 

[Mybbackpacker]

Glad I switched to a soft top and four door last week now.

I did the same about 3 weeks ago. 7/14 Res and still nothing. Unfortunately, I am guessing a bunch of people will switch to a soft top now.

 

[Demoncleaner]

Man…as a day three 2 door guy I had high hopes. Didn’t seem impossible last year, but there’s a ton of day one peeps hearing crickets. Glad I 99’d and did what I did….

 

[linbackr99]

It’s started!

Here are the dealer FAQ’s as well:

Customer Communication FAQS – 6.25.2021

What roof options are available Broncos? See attached Updated Bronco Roof Options guide for a breakdown of each roof option, also available within the Bronco Dashboard → Additional Resources → Vehicle Information.

• 2-door Broncos (only available with hardtop roofs):
  • 2021 & 2022MY – Carbonized gray Molded in Color (MIC)
  • 2023MY – Carbonized gray Molded in Color (MIC), Black Modular, contrasting white modular, and body color painted modular
• 4-door Broncos: o
  • 2021 & 2022MY – Carbonized gray Molded in Color (MIC), Black Cloth Soft Top
  • 2023MY – Carbonized gray Molded in Color (MIC), Black Cloth Soft Top, Black Modular, contrasting white modular, and body color painted modular, Dual top options

Why is the painted roof now pushed to late next year as a 23MY option? We are working as fast as we can to try and get through the hardtop roof Bronco bottleneck. We originally intended to build roughly 80% hardtops and 20% soft tops. That ratio is now closer to 60% hardtops and 40% soft tops. Our roof supplier is doing this by focusing all efforts on producing as many molded in color (MIC) hardtops as possible. The other versions of the top will come late next year. Our goal is to build as many customer Broncos at the highest quality this year.

Are 2-door Broncos still being produced for 21MY given the hardtop roof challenges? Yes. 2-door Broncos will continue to be produced throughout the 21 model year. 2-door Broncos will only be built with the molded in color hardtop roof. Based on demand, some customers will receive a 22MY Bronco.

How are Bronco 2-door and 4-door First Edition customers impacted by this news? All Bronco First Edition orders will be scheduled and built throughout the 2021 model year with the previously announced MIC roof.

What is included in the hardtop prep kit? The hardtop prep kit is included on all 4-door soft top orders, effective with September 21MY production. The kit includes the proper connections for rear windshield wiper and rear defroster as well as the controls needed for these features.

If a customer switches to a soft top roof, does that guarantee them a 2021MY Bronco? Switching to a soft top will expedite a customer’s order, however, it does not guarantee a 21MY. Scheduling is based on a number of factors including reservation timestamp, part availability, and the number of Bronco vehicles each dealer receives.

Will the hardtop prep kit be available for customers whose 4-door soft top Bronco is built before September production? No. Hardtop prep kit will be included on all 4-door Broncos, beginning with September production

If a customer no longer wants to wait for a delayed roof, can they update their order to be considered for 21MY scheduling? Yes. We encourage any customer who would like to be considered for 21MY production to update their order to a buildable roof option (soft top w/ prep kit or MIC hardtop) and request their dealership remove the 99-priority scheduling code. Once their order has been updated, we will continue to use their reservation timestamp as one of the factors determining if their unit gets scheduled.

How will a customer be able to get a hardtop roof when available in 2023? Hardtop roofs will be available as an accessory ordered through their dealership. While we cannot provide a price yet, the freight shipping costs to get the roofs to dealers will cause the cost to be more than the factory installed option.

How do we handle a customer who wants to wait for a 23MY roof option? If a customer has already converted their reservation to an order, we encourage dealerships keep their scheduling priority code at 99. We will have more information available at a later date regarding the 22MY ordering process and recommended processes for customers choosing to wait.

What changes are coming for 22MY production? Customers can expect to see updated paint colors – including green, special editions, manual Sasquatch package, and 4-door Sasquatch with roof rack. We will have complete details when the Build & Price site opens.

When does 23MY production begin? 2023 model year production will begin in late Q4 2022.

Will a customer’s reservation timestamp still apply for 23MY? Yes. Timestamps will continue to be a factor in scheduling throughout future model years. At this time there is no expiration date for reservations. Scheduling is based on a number of factors including reservation timestamp, part availability, and the number of Bronco vehicles each dealer receives.

How does a customer know if they are eligible for the 200,000 FordPass Reward points offer? FordPass Rewards bonus offers are only visible to dealerships via the Member Portal dealer facing tool. All offers have been loaded into the system. Customers who were previously eligible for the 200,000 FPR point offer ($1,000 value) will not change; only the criteria requiring delivery of a 21MY Bronco has been updated to also include 22MY deliveries.

What does price protection mean? For any customers with a Bronco reservation or order as of March 19, 2021 Ford will ensure that you will not see an increase in the MSRP if you receive an equivalently equipped 22 or 23 model year Bronco.

How can customers receive their Bronco sooner? Customers willing to avoid key commodity constraints (Hardtop Roof, 2.7L engine, Lux or Sasquatch Package, Badlands/Wildtrak, Safari Bar or Trailer Tow package, etc.) will have a higher likelihood for 2021MY production based on part availability.

Okay - Am patiently waiting for my loaded 4 door Wildtrak - Day one reservation, priority code 19 - would you suggest changing my order or continuing to wait it out? . . . I'd obviously really like to see delivery before snow falls in Vermont! Thanks for any input you may offer.

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