Changed my Wildtrak order to a Badlands

[nightowl]

After test driving a soft top Wildtrak on Saturday, I changed my order to a soft top Badlands. The dealer said hardtop orders could be delayed out a year still. Yesterday I got a call from my dealer and he said I should be getting the infamous email Thursday with scheduling details. I still will get the hard top once its available but now I will be getting a MY21 and not be stuck in production limbo. Anyone else had a similar situation?

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[jedmisten]

After test driving a soft top Wildtrak on Saturday, I changed my order to a soft top Badlands. The dealer said hardtop orders could be delayed out a year still. Yesterday I got a call from my dealer and he said I should be getting the infamous email Thursday with scheduling details. I still will get the hard top once its available but now I will be getting a MY21 and not be stuck in production limbo. Anyone else had a similar situation?

I think a lot of people switch from a Wildtrak to a BL with soft top and got a build. Just out of curiosity, what was your reservation timestamp? I had a day two reservation and switched to a soft top before the original extended deadline and got a build week of September 13th. Many people are switching and getting a build date right away.

 

[nightowl]

I think a lot of people switch from a Wildtrak to a BL with soft top and got a build. Just out of curiosity, what was your reservation timestamp? I had a day two reservation and switched to a soft top before the original extended deadline and got a build week of September 13th. Many people are switching and getting a build date right away.

Reserved 7/16/20
Order date 1/22/21

 

[ozark_stang]

I think a lot of people switch from a Wildtrak to a BL with soft top and got a build. Just out of curiosity, what was your reservation timestamp? I had a day two reservation and switched to a soft top before the original extended deadline and got a build week of September 13th. Many people are switching and getting a build date right away.

I took the switch offer an I am currently 540/882 in line with a blend date of yesterday.

Here is my timeline:

Original Order:
White 4 door hard top Wildtrak with lux package, leather, towing capability, steel bumper, all the roof and door bags, all the rubber mats and the WT side graphics

-October 13, 2021: Original Order date - MSRP at this time was $60,510

-October 14, 2021: Order confirmation received

-March 2022: Added HOSS 3.0 Fox package when it became available and removable hoop steps.

-September 2022: Converted order over to 2023 and towing capability option back to the order MSRP on Wildtrak order at this time was $63,940

-January 20th 2023: 463 days since initial order confirmation email the Ford Cooperate Bronco Team contacted us by email with the $2,500 order modification offer to get picked up for production in 2023. I modified order to an eruption green 4 door soft top Badlands, 2.7L, 10-speed automatic, steel bumper, high package, marine grade vinyl, rubber mats, door bags, removable hoop steps and added the tube doors. Got hit with the 7 speaker and subwoofer delete and switched to the base 6 speaker stereo. Lost adaptive cruise, heated steering wheel, B&O stereo, hardtop, towing capability package, wireless charging pad, sport mode, sasquatch wheels and 4.7 rear axle. Gained electronic disconnecting front sta-bar, rock crawl mode and wash out flooring. MSRP on Badlands order at this time was $57,725

• February 1, 2023: Order began previewing at the factory.
• February 2, 2023: 477 days after original order date. Received VIN number and order was picked up for production for the week of March 20, 2023. MSRP on Badlands window sticker currently $59,225. ***Ironically the MSRP on my Badlands order and packaging with current March 2023 pricing would be $60,200.00 MSRP on my original hard loaded Wildtrak order was $60,510
• March 14, 2023 order sent to plant for production
• March 22, 2023 Bronco is currently showing number 540/882 going down the line with a blend date of March 21, 2023 and an invoice date of March 14, 2023

At this time my original Wildtrak order as a 2023 would have a base MSRP before options of $55,620 and my original Wildtrak order had a base MSRP before options of $49,475.00 therefore has seen a total of $6,145 in pricing increases since my original order date.

At this time my current Badlands window sticker shows a base MSRP before options of $48,685 When I originally ordered the same Badlands order would have a base MSRP before options of $44,590 therefore has seen a total of $4,095 in pricing increases.

Both original Wildtrak order and current Badlands order have a body code of E5D

Both are a: E5D0 BRONCO 4 DR ADVANCED 4X4

Smart Vincent is showing a the $2500 offers to purchase in stock and the cancel or replacement option.
It is showing my order modification $2500 private offer for the Badlands switch that is in production and it is showing a $2,925 38644-2023 Bronco Model Year Transition Private Offer.
All of these have the same certificate number and from what the dealership office is showing on their end it is not letting them combine the $2,500 and the $2,925 and at this time they do not see how they will be able to give me both when the Bronco lands.

Have not had any luck with the Bronco help desk at this time for any clarification on what to expect.

 

[BigHoof]

The 2023 Badlands base price was originally $47,385. There was a price increase Feb 10th of the base $1,300 and D&D of $200, total $1,500. That is your Retail PP that the dealer takes care of. I don't see that mentioned but it is real and you should get that off of the sticker. The Private Offer is your certificate which you also get and are saying is $2,925. So that puts you at $4,425. The dealer has resources available to find out about how to combine the PO and the OM offer which should net you another $2,500. Customer Service will probably just refer you to the dealer as they can't really do anything. If the dealer doesn't seem to be willing to help, your only other option is to go over their head but you're probably about out of time unless you can find the correct person at Ford to email about the situation. There are address on here to contact but they typically take a bit to respond.

You got very lucky in that you don't have to deal with the most recent price hikes on March 15 which would involve more Retail PP for the base price along with possibly options this time.

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