First Edition Sadness Thread

[BroncoKong Jr.]

This makes no difference since those that ordered black already explicitly agreed to not having their FEs arrive late. If anything those people should be happy now that there’s a chance to be scheduled before autumn.

Some black interiors have already been scheduled

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[NotApplicable]

Some black interiors have already been scheduled

I’m aware. This, again, changes nothing.

When people placed their orders for black interior, Ford set the expectation that their FE wouldn’t be manufactured until late summer/fall. These people should’ve had the expectation that their FE wouldn’t be produced until September or later. So to get angry now that it wasn’t scheduled for June production makes no sense and deserves no pity. They specifically acknowledged that they were fine getting their Bronco’s in autumn which in turn means they were fine with non-FE customers/customers with later timestamps being manufactured first.

 

[jlhill16]

I’m aware. This, again, changes nothing.

When people placed their orders for black interior, Ford set the expectation that their FE wouldn’t be manufactured until late summer/fall. These people should’ve had the expectation that their FE wouldn’t be produced until September or later. So to get angry now that it wasn’t scheduled for June production makes no sense and deserves no pity. They specifically acknowledged that they were fine getting their Bronco’s in autumn.

I swear. You Navy pier people are the worst. LOL

 

[Biigiy214]

If I would of reserved a fe I would be mad also because you would think they were the first off the line.I did reserve a Bronco but late and hopefully it comes in sometime early next year.Look at all the people that bought the limited production 2008 Dodge Challengers that were only going to be so many built and they stored them in there garages thinking these will be worth money some day.Well that backfired and then did only built limited dodge demons with 807 hp and then the next year they came out with a 797 hp version that anyone can buy it just never stops.I am not saying that the fe’s were going to be a collector vehicle but when they first edition you guys should be first.

 

[Smuck]

Well hopefully if any problems arise with builds where a recall is needed said problem is discovered before July....

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

I’m aware. This, again, changes nothing.

When people placed their orders for black interior, Ford set the expectation that their FE wouldn’t be manufactured until late summer/fall. These people should’ve had the expectation that their FE wouldn’t be produced until September or later. So to get angry now that it wasn’t scheduled for June production makes no sense and deserves no pity. They specifically acknowledged that they were fine getting their Bronco’s in autumn which in turn means they were fine with non-FE customers/customers with later timestamps being manufactured first.

Ah, I see what you're saying. I agree with that. FWIW I don't know why anyone who reserved an FE expected that they would be first off the line. I sure didn't. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[dwbronco]

Yet here you are.

Not whining. Lol

 

[Ksjrb03]

If you understand the car business dealer allocations were absolutely on your radar. There was zero chance these we’re going to get built and shipped around the country in exact time stamp order. It is physically impossible at the production level and logistically impossible at the shipping/dealer level. You have to understand Fords customers are the dealers, not you.

 

[jlhill16]

Not whining. Lol

Whining about whining. Some of us need a release.

 

[UberGadgetFreak]

First, in this case, captures both first year of the new model AND " top-of-the-line."

That was my understanding. As my sales guy put it: "first edition" is 'it has most options packages included' in a first year of production, but it could be months before it gets here. He's also the guy who explained 'scatter' scheduling to me back in January. Even though I am the only FE at their dealership, I don't expect it before late July. If it shows up earlier, I'll be surprised.

 

[AD-CLE]

So I guess everyone who’s sad in this thread ordered Navy Pier? Because if you ordered black interior, the expectation was clearly set that your FE wouldn’t be “first” in any way…

I do have a black interior but they said it will be late delivery MY21, which I am OK with. They also said the 2.7L engine and Sas package, and several others are in short supply.
I can understand that Ford wants to keep production running and would rather make a 2.3L Base than nothing at all.
I am not happy that they are using in shortage parts for a cheaper car that was ordered after mine and jeopardize additional delays on mine.

 

[ZackDanger]

I do have a black interior but they said it will be late delivery MY21, which I am OK with. They also said the 2.7L engine and Sas package, and several others are in short supply.
I can understand that Ford wants to keep production running and would rather make a 2.3L Base than nothing at all.
I am not happy that they are using in shortage parts for a cheaper car that was ordered after mine and jeopardize additional delays on mine.

Good news!

They announced that the black interior was no longer late availability.

(the way it was worded made it sound like the initial delay wasn’t related to material availability, but rather testing and final approval, which had been expedited)

 

[KrazeeEyezKilla]

Good news!

They announced that the black interior was no longer late availability.

(the way it was worded made it sound like the initial delay wasn’t related to material availability, but rather testing and final approval, which had been expedited)

I think this added to the level of angst for some folks who stuck with Navy Pier hoping that would guarantee an earlier build, since if you wanted Black you were aware that it was late availability. And I imagine a lot of people switched to Black (although I have no data to back that up.) In theory those with Navy Pier would have moved to the front of the FE line.

Then the scheduling emails started getting posted and people saw builds with Black interiors and...just another wtf moment since there was no communication from Ford or opportunity to switch interiors before those initial builds were scheduled.

I switched from Black to Navy Pier after the dual top delay with the hopes of getting it early. Since I didn’t land in the first scheduling wave I switched back to Black as it’s no longer a constraint...but looks like I’ll be waiting for it anyway.

 

[Lilj4425]

Good news!

They announced that the black interior was no longer late availability.

(the way it was worded made it sound like the initial delay wasn’t related to material availability, but rather testing and final approval, which had been expedited)

So instead of December 15th, you now get your vehicle December 14th instead.

 

[bpurtz]

Anybody know how many reservation (all trims) occurred in the first 4 hours after the system opened up? I got an FE out of the first 3500 which I think were sold out about that far into the system opener. I'm just curious...I guess I figured since a buyer could modify to any lower trim that most of the early reservations were for an FE, but maybe there was a lot more non-FE reserved???

Maybe ZackDanger knows how to find the data???

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