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Given that all First Editions must be 2021 models and that the MOD top will not be available until years end or into 2022.....everyone must take
delivery of the MIC top which is probably not nearly as desirable as the MOD top for say 1/2 of the 7000 First Edition buyers.

Since all First edition buyers are being forced into the MIC top, Ford should make the MOD top available at COST, not the typical dealer mark
up for one as it becomes available thru Ford parts Department later this year or early next.

I was told by the Ford Marketing Dept, Bronco Specialist that once the MOD top is available it could be purchased not only at a REDUCED price
but that it also would come PAINTED from Ford. Thats great news. Lets see further clarification and pricing from Ford now, not later on the issue.

I can imagine a scenario where probably at least I/2 of all the First edition buyers will end up purchasing a second mod top later in the year, therefore these owners will have TWO tops for their bronco....a MOD and a MIC top. Thats a lot of money and extra tops sitting around that no one needs or wants. Seems like a better solution to the whole situation would be for Ford to offer the bronco with a soft top now and then buyers could add the MOD top once available, or better yet allow the buyers of the First Edition to trade back in the TEMPORARY MIC top back to Ford once they can buy the MOD top.

Looking for support or input from other First Edition buyers......maybe Ford will re-think the situation as they did with the color of the interior and manual transmission issues.

Thanks.....
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Cool, so anyone can buy a painted Mod top from Ford next year? Thatā€™s wonderful news! Thanks!


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Cool, so anyone can buy a painted Mod top from Ford next year? Thatā€™s wonderful news! Thanks!


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Wonder what the freight will be on that puppy

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Given that all First Editions must be 2021 models and that the MOD top will not be available until years end or into 2022.....everyone must take
delivery of the MIC top which is probably not nearly as desirable as the MOD top for say 1/2 of the 7000 First Edition buyers.

Since all First edition buyers are being forced into the MIC top, Ford should make the MOD top available at COST, not the typical dealer mark
up for one as it becomes available thru Ford parts Department later this year or early next.

I was told by the Ford Marketing Dept, Bronco Specialist that once the MOD top is available it could be purchased not only at a REDUCED price
but that it also would come PAINTED from Ford. Thats great news. Lets see further clarification and pricing from Ford now, not later on the issue.

I can imagine a scenario where probably at least I/2 of all the First edition buyers will end up purchasing a second mod top later in the year, therefore these owners will have TWO tops for their bronco....a MOD and a MIC top. Thats a lot of money and extra tops sitting around that no one needs or wants. Seems like a better solution to the whole situation would be for Ford to offer the bronco with a soft top now and then buyers could add the MOD top once available, or better yet allow the buyers of the First Edition to trade back in the TEMPORARY MIC top back to Ford once they can buy the MOD top.

Looking for support or input from other First Edition buyers......maybe Ford will re-think the situation as they did with the color of the interior and manual transmission issues.

Thanks.....
Also us WILDTRAK buyers are in the same boat
 

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I guess I'm just the wierdo in the bunch but all I see with the Mod top is a bunch of scratch marks in the clear coat/paint
 

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I guess I'm just the wierdo in the bunch but all I see with the Mod top is a bunch of scratch marks in the clear coat/paint
All I see is a ford flex.
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I guess I'm just the wierdo in the bunch but all I see with the Mod top is a bunch of scratch marks in the clear coat/paint
By far the worst part of my (very clean) Jeep is the top. The paint is chipping and while itā€™s not that bad right now, Iā€™m sure in 10 more years it will look like hell. Iā€™ll stick with the MIC.
 

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Given that all First Editions must be 2021 models and that the MOD top will not be available until years end or into 2022.....everyone must take
delivery of the MIC top which is probably not nearly as desirable as the MOD top for say 1/2 of the 7000 First Edition buyers.

Since all First edition buyers are being forced into the MIC top, Ford should make the MOD top available at COST, not the typical dealer mark
up for one as it becomes available thru Ford parts Department later this year or early next.

I was told by the Ford Marketing Dept, Bronco Specialist that once the MOD top is available it could be purchased not only at a REDUCED price
but that it also would come PAINTED from Ford. Thats great news. Lets see further clarification and pricing from Ford now, not later on the issue.

I can imagine a scenario where probably at least I/2 of all the First edition buyers will end up purchasing a second mod top later in the year, therefore these owners will have TWO tops for their bronco....a MOD and a MIC top. Thats a lot of money and extra tops sitting around that no one needs or wants. Seems like a better solution to the whole situation would be for Ford to offer the bronco with a soft top now and then buyers could add the MOD top once available, or better yet allow the buyers of the First Edition to trade back in the TEMPORARY MIC top back to Ford once they can buy the MOD top.

Looking for support or input from other First Edition buyers......maybe Ford will re-think the situation as they did with the color of the interior and manual transmission issues.

Thanks.....
Iā€™m confused my dealer is saying our first edition will be 2022 with the mod top. Are they mistaken?
 

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They are mistaken.
Thank you, they are adamant that they are correct. What do I ask for to confirm Iā€™m getting the right build?
 

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Thank you, they are adamant that they are correct. What do I ask for to confirm Iā€™m getting the right build?
Don't know who you ask for, but if you didn't switch to a MIC top, you won't be getting a First Edition. You'll be able to choose from all MY22 trims including any special edition.
 

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I guess I'm just the wierdo in the bunch but all I see with the Mod top is a bunch of scratch marks in the clear coat/paint
Exactly. I had a 19 mustang with the same damn Shadow Black paint. Haaaateed the paint. And you'll never be able to look after the top properly without taking it off or a ladder and a sore back to wash/polish/seal and wax .. how many people you know will actually do that. Let alone on a vehicle made for getting mud all over it?! Lol. Just my opinion. But mic alllll day.
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