First Retail Orders Bronco Delivery Timing: Late June - Early July Possibly

[Razorbak86]

Why do they call them mannequins when they are perfectly capable at running and driving? I would think a mannequin would be one that didn't have a drivetrain like some of the car show concepts. They should be called dealer display vehicles.

“Mannequin” is simply the nickname for a test drive/demonstrator or loaner vehicle in the Ford Courtesy Transportation Program (FCTP), so it has to be operational to fulfill its intended duty.

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[Zach@Granger]

So my dealer couldn't find any information when he was placing my order for including the slide out tailgate or the swing gate tray table. Would you have any information regarding those two items? Thanks for all your information.

Yes, it can be added as a part through the parts department. It cannot be ordered on a 21 MY car. It should be able to be ordered as a 22 MY option.

 

[Zach@Granger]

Why do they call them mannequins when they are perfectly capable at running and driving? I would think a mannequin would be one that didn't have a drivetrain like some of the car show concepts. They should be called dealer display vehicles.

Anyway, that's about the same time I was thinking (June 21), so your more educated guess hopefully confirms no further delays than what was already announced.

I think the mannequin term is because we have to order some type of accessory upfit to equip it with and show off the Ford accessories available.

 

[JLC64UK]

Yes, it can be added as a part through the parts department. It cannot be ordered on a 21 MY car. It should be able to be ordered as a 22 MY option.

The slide out tailgate would be an accessory part as well as the tray/table?

 

[RWBigBend21]

While not a perfect predictor, I have some insight on when the first Retail Broncos might get shipped.

We have two Mannequin Broncos that 'Should' get produced before retail orders. One is estimated to be built in the week of 5/17/21 and another in the week of 5/31/21. A safe guess is that those will take 4 weeks to show up at our store, so assume the last one will arrive late June.

I'm not sure where our mannequins fall in line compared to other dealers production timeline. But guess that ours is closer to the end of the line. That puts really late June or first part of July as the start of retail order delivery.

Just thought I'd pass that along.

SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT the JUNE 1 WAS TOTAL B.S. even in least demand trim line with least demand options.

 

[timhood]

“Mannequin” is simply the nickname for a test drive/demonstrator or loaner vehicle in the Ford Courtesy Transportation Program (FCTP), so it has to be operational to fulfill its intended duty.

Yeah, I just think it's a dumb name. Mannequins are lifeless and don't move. They also usually don't have any genitals.

 

[PSUTE]

Some on here might need a therapist

The "Might" ship has sailed...

 

[Used2jeep]

Yeah, I just think it's a dumb name. Mannequins are lifeless and don't move. They also usually don't have any genitals.

Mannequins live, I saw it in a movie once...

 

[BroncMe]

Soulless and defective car builder Elon Musk, reflecting on a learning curve that belies his genius...

"Friends ask me, when should they buy a Tesla. Well, either buy it right at the beginning, or when production reaches a steady state, but during that production ramp, it's super hard to be in vertical climb mode and get everything right on the little details. It's just a super difficult thing." Customers who "really want things to be dialed," Musk went on, should buy a very early model or one built "once production has leveled off."

Thanks and duh, Elon. On to Mars

 

[Brongo]

Thanks for sharing that. You guys really do go above and beyond.

Totally agree. Wish they were closer so I could’ve switched. My dealer seems annoyed anytime I ask questions, or flat out doesn’t respond to me. AND they’re not giving any Granger deal!

 

[Smheard]

Yes, it can be added as a part through the parts department. It cannot be ordered on a 21 MY car. It should be able to be ordered as a 22 MY option.

Is that because of an availability delay? This will be something that can be purchased after the fact, correct?

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Mannequins live, I saw it in a movie once...

The real wonder of that movie is that they made a sequel!

 

[Zach@Granger]

Is that because of an availability delay? This will be something that can be purchased after the fact, correct?

Yes, it may even be at the time of sale through the parts department. I believe it was to reduce manufacturing complexity.

 

[TNcoupe]

Yes, it may even be at the time of sale through the parts department. I believe it was to reduce manufacturing complexity.

My dealership is gonna order my accessories through the parts dept instead of "off the assembly line" to make the build process easier.

 

[King_Bronco0327]

Sounds about right. My dealer told me late July to early August is when I should get mine. And thats because I chose Sasquatch with 2.7L (late availability).

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