Ford Announces More Production Shutdowns at 8 Plants Due to Chip Shortages, Including Bronco's Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP)

[North7]

Now see there Ford, was it that hard to tell the truth?

While this is no more than many of us suspected I'm surprised Ford admitted the fact. Many of us have said all along, just tell us what the hell is going on. Most of us are adults now, and can handle the truth. However like Mark @Bucknerj81 said, I'm never gonna get my my Bronco.

Yup, nothing suspicious about the timing of the Thursday and Friday announcements, corporate spin at work.

Difficulties in obtaining semiconductor chips will prompt Ford Motor to temporarily halt or scale back auto production at eight plants in North America, the company said Friday, according to reports.

Ford had warned Thursday that a lack of chip availability would likely hurt production in the company’s current financial quarter, Reuters reported.

On Thursday, Ford missed Wall Street’s earnings expectations, causing shares to drop nearly 10% on Friday, the CNBC report said.

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[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Yup, nothing suspicious about the timing of the Thursday and Friday announcements, corporate spin at work.

Man, I've tried to keep my head level, but now I just want to cry. Really want to go camping this Spring in my Bronco, but...... If I can salvage the year by having it to go wheel in the Summer, I'll be ok.

Can't lie that I'm getting nervous. Not a day one res, more like a day 7, but still......

 

[TCC]

And all these manufacturers four years ago laughed and dragged their feet at the idea of bringing supply chain back on-shore.

 

[talbot]

Dirt mountain survivor not looking so bad now….

 

[JTBros]

It's been in the news repeatedly that the chip shortage would last through 2022.

Every time I read reporters/industry insiders say “this will be eased up by ‘23” I just thought to myself “no way they’ll definitely be full steam ahead in ‘22.” Bit too naive I guess.

 

[Mango&Moose]

Timing of the launch in the middle of a pandemic and supply chain disaster across all industries was terrible, but what can you do

Build in order of reservation before dealer stock?

You know, kinda like how Ford said they would do.

 

[jmbennett47]

Makes since why I also got a bump notice from February 14th to February 28th and now March 14th.

 

[RyanP]

https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/ford-chip-shortage-halt-cut-production-plants-jobs

"projected" to ease by the end of 2022...where have we heard that before

What, FORD lie to their customers again and again?

 

[Kekov721]

 

[Ser Arthur Dayne]

If I ever actually get my shit, I'm going to pump out some "We Want The Funk" in honor of this Chips post and that movie. PCU & P-Funk For The Win.

Ice Mountain For The Loss...

 

[Compta38]

IF I ever get my Bronco, it will be the last Ford I ever buy.

I have said this EXACT thing several times here. Ford is absolute clown shoes when it came to this launch. They have made an excellent vehicle in a class that was dying for competition but can't get out of their own damn way to make it good.

 

[indio22]

Man, I've tried to keep my head level, but now I just want to cry. Really want to go camping this Spring in my Bronco, but...... If I can salvage the year by having it to go wheel in the Summer, I'll be ok.

Can't lie that I'm getting nervous. Not a day one res, more like a day 7, but still......

Can you pick up some other 4x4, maybe even a used Wrangler? There are only so many summers in life, don't miss out by waiting for a Bronco.

Given all the issues with Bronco and other vehicle availability and prices, so glad I didn't get rid of my older open top 4x4s.

 

[mdk77]

I think the new hope now is that the chips will arrive sooner than later and we can get our rides off of Ice Mountain in half the time they estimated. Keep it positive folks!

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Can you pick up some other 4x4, maybe even a used Wrangler? There are only so many summers in life, don't miss out by waiting for a Bronco.

Given all the issues with Bronco and other vehicle availability and prices, so glad I didn't get rid of my older open top 4x4s.

I actually still have a 99 Disco, so I can and do get out camping and wheeling, just ready for my new rig.

I do sound selfish since there are so many who have nothing l, but want to get out there. That’s why I temper my complaining. It’s just starting to get to me and makes me feel worse to hear about others who really need the new ride.

Right now, Wranglers can indeed be found though.

 

[Dogula]

This is why I ordered a 2022 BS Badlands last Sept. My plan is to wait until MY 2025 and order the big Bronco. Hopefully they will have everything worked out by then. I want a painted hardtop, so I knew that wasn't coming anytime soon.

Took delivery on my BS Badlands in Dec and absolutely love it!

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