Bronco Build Process Guide! - Window Sticker, Blend Date, Production Rotation Number, Built & Shipped Emails, Delivery Date Estimates & More

[Alabama Bronco Society]

Wow, that is bad. I am sure that is very frustrating. I can only guess that yours is at DM. It seems the only logical thing. At Least they are working thru those now, although yours should have been the first. Good luck.

It is aggravating to say the least…

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[Ksjrb03]

This is great information, and I really appreciate the thorough explanation. Unfortunately, I still have no idea where my Bronco is. Let me clarify that I have had a VIN since May 27th. My tracker has never changed from In Production to Built. I have been in constant contact with the GM of the dealership where I have my reservation who has tried his best to keep me updated. I laugh as I celebrate 81 days after my supposed build date of 7/21 with no update official from Ford. I have never received a push back production date email.
My build is as follows:
- 2dr Black Diamond
- non-Sasquatch
- manual 2.3
- safari bar
- tow package
.
.
- My blend date was supposedly 7/21
- 105/872 possible units built within that time frame
- 102 rotation
- It is being delivered by RAIL
- All of my BCE modules are active as far as I can tell

Sorry guess I should of put a special note that all bets are off for folks sitting on Dirt Mountain. Hope you get your new top soon.

 

[Terracotta]

Had someone find ours for us today (build week 10/4) and they sent us our first pics!

 

[Brwn79bronco]

Blend date 20211011. Rotation 0886. 7/881. Haven't heard anything yet or seen any updates on the trackers.

 

[Administrator]

Added this to first post:



Window sticker reference example (labeled)

 

[JRS993]

Ok, this post is meant to give a thorough understanding of how the build process works and what all these terms mean, for those of you asking. First thing you have to understand, this is not like ordering something off Amazon. There are tools and trackers, but they are often way off on their estimated times, or come in long after the vehicle has actually been built or shipped. Here is a great thread with links to all the various trackers etc.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/here-are-the-bronco-build-tracking-links.22795/



First off the window sticker.

Reference example (labeled)

You should get your window sticker about a week before your "blend" date. Blend is the point where the chassis and body meet on the assembly line to go through final assembly. The work on the body and chassis has already begun a few shifts before this date. My blend above shows "2021/10/14" So my Bronco is scheduled to go down final assembly on 10/14.

This shows I am the 496th out of 881 scheduled units to begin the final assembly process on 10/14. FYI, This number is both Bronco and Ranger since they run down the same line.

Number next to blend date is the rotation number. This is the main number production workers pay attention to. It is the master sequencing number. 4015 will blend after 4014. 496/881 is a scheduled target, but they may be a bit behind or ahead for the day/week. Rotation number will roll back to 0001 after 9999.


So today is your blend date, now what. You wait! The final assembly process takes more than a shift to complete, lets say 1.5 shifts to get from blend through final QC. If your rotation number comes up on end of first shift or during second shift, you will not be complete until the next day.

Once your build is complete, the Ford system should send you a build email, but its not that simple. Some people get them quick, some are delayed days. If your bronco has to go to the Mod shop for roof rack, body graphics, or safari bar, that will delay your build notification. PPF has to go to an off-site body shop and that will delay as well. If your Bronco is selected for random extra Quality checks is another delay. If quality checks find an issue that needs to be addressed, that could be a lengthy delay. Then there is just the plain fact the Ford system isn't great and some people never get a built email.

While we sit and wait wondering if our Bronco has been built yet, we can check if our "modules have popped". Ford has an online as built service site that shows your PCM and BCE modules. If your VIN starts showing something as the below screenshot, it means your computers are "alive" and your Bronco has been built.

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/Home/SetCountry?returnUrl=/asbuilt

Now our Bronco is built, next we wait for shipping. There are two ways units leave MAP, by rail or by convoy (18 wheeler car hauler). Your window sticker will show which way your Bronco leaves.

Generally, convoy is within a few states of Michigan, Rail is the rest of the country. Your Bronco can leave the shipping yard quick, or it can sit there a while. It seems lately convey is sitting a bit, there are trucker shortages really hurting the industry. Rail will ship to a regional rail yard, and sit there until there is a convoy full to send to your dealer or region.

Once your Bronco ships you will get another email from Ford notifying you with delivery estimates. These estimates can be way off sometimes, your dealer should be able to tell you how long shipping usually takes to them.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/here-are-the-bronco-build-tracking-links.22795/

The above tracker link has links and instructions to tracking your shipment. Seems to be easier to track by convoy. To track Rail you will need your dealer to give you the rail car number your Bronco is sitting in, or have them track it for you. Dealers have the ability to track it and see the rail car number in the Vehicle Visibility system. The rail car number should also populate on your DORA after shipping out.

Along the top margin, you see "Ramp" and "Bump". What does Bump mean? Mine is noted with "TN". Thanks!

 

[Ksjrb03]

Along the top margin, you see "Ramp" and "Bump". What does Bump mean? Mine is noted with "TN". Thanks!

Mines TX and it’s shipping to Tx.

 

[JRS993]

Thanks for confirming my hunch. I ordered in February 2021 in Illinois and moved to Tennessee later this summer. The ability to change dealers was changed at some point and I've been working with my order dealership to arrange delivery at my local dealership. You'd think that Ford would have a process in place to address this situation, but it's a clear as mud. Both dealerships have been working to sort this out for me. BTW - I'm closing the sale with IL dealer, and local will do a courtesy delivery. The window sticker "Bump TN" was first official sign that this may unfold as hoped.

Mines TX and it’s shipping to Tx.

 

[rgalvinmi]

Just received my WINDOW STICKER today....shows blend date of 20211018. Which seems to be 10-18? Bigger question is my build number is 384/3291. Did they change the daily build count to weekly or something....? Attaching a picture. thanks! getting excited!

 

[Octaviostyle]

so I take it mine has not been built?

 

[broadicustomworks]

so I take it mine has not been built?

Same result.
I take it as a "not yet"

 

[Octaviostyle]

Same result.
I take it as a "not yet"

I figured they would of put a red background for no and green for yes. Then again that would be too easy ans goes against ford's ideology. Lol

 

[Ksjrb03]

I figured they would of put a red background for no and green for yes. Then again that would be too easy ans goes against ford's ideology. Lol

Well to be fair, this site was never meant for us to use, let alone be any sign of a vehicle being alive. The site is used by service technicians.

 

[JBaker42]

so I take it mine has not been built?

Same result.
I take it as a "not yet"

My blend date was Monday 10/11, Tracker updated to Built on Wednesday10/13 the Modules did not populate until this morning10/15. Dont know if this will help or not

 

[robbycarney3]

Ok, this post is meant to give a thorough understanding of how the build process works and what all these terms mean, for those of you asking. First thing you have to understand, this is not like ordering something off Amazon. There are tools and trackers, but they are often way off on their estimated times, or come in long after the vehicle has actually been built or shipped. Here is a great thread with links to all the various trackers etc.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/here-are-the-bronco-build-tracking-links.22795/



First off the window sticker.

Reference example (labeled)

You should get your window sticker about a week before your "blend" date. Blend is the point where the chassis and body meet on the assembly line to go through final assembly. The work on the body and chassis has already begun a few shifts before this date. My blend above shows "2021/10/14" So my Bronco is scheduled to go down final assembly on 10/14.

This shows I am the 496th out of 881 scheduled units to begin the final assembly process on 10/14. FYI, This number is both Bronco and Ranger since they run down the same line.

Number next to blend date is the rotation number. This is the main number production workers pay attention to. It is the master sequencing number. 4015 will blend after 4014. 496/881 is a scheduled target, but they may be a bit behind or ahead for the day/week. Rotation number will roll back to 0001 after 9999.


So today is your blend date, now what. You wait! The final assembly process takes more than a shift to complete, lets say 1.5 shifts to get from blend through final QC. If your rotation number comes up on end of first shift or during second shift, you will not be complete until the next day.

Once your build is complete, the Ford system should send you a build email, but its not that simple. Some people get them quick, some are delayed days. If your bronco has to go to the Mod shop for roof rack, body graphics, or safari bar, that will delay your build notification. PPF has to go to an off-site body shop and that will delay as well. If your Bronco is selected for random extra Quality checks is another delay. If quality checks find an issue that needs to be addressed, that could be a lengthy delay. Then there is just the plain fact the Ford system isn't great and some people never get a built email.

While we sit and wait wondering if our Bronco has been built yet, we can check if our "modules have popped". Ford has an online as built service site that shows your PCM and BCE modules. If your VIN starts showing something as the below screenshot, it means your computers are "alive" and your Bronco has been built.

https://www.motorcraftservice.com/Home/SetCountry?returnUrl=/asbuilt

Now our Bronco is built, next we wait for shipping. There are two ways units leave MAP, by rail or by convoy (18 wheeler car hauler). Your window sticker will show which way your Bronco leaves.

Generally, convoy is within a few states of Michigan, Rail is the rest of the country. Your Bronco can leave the shipping yard quick, or it can sit there a while. It seems lately convey is sitting a bit, there are trucker shortages really hurting the industry. Rail will ship to a regional rail yard, and sit there until there is a convoy full to send to your dealer or region.

Once your Bronco ships you will get another email from Ford notifying you with delivery estimates. These estimates can be way off sometimes, your dealer should be able to tell you how long shipping usually takes to them.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/here-are-the-bronco-build-tracking-links.22795/

The above tracker link has links and instructions to tracking your shipment. Seems to be easier to track by convoy. To track Rail you will need your dealer to give you the rail car number your Bronco is sitting in, or have them track it for you. Dealers have the ability to track it and see the rail car number in the Vehicle Visibility system. The rail car number should also populate on your DORA after shipping out.

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