Ford Updates Bronco Reservation and Product FAQ

[BroncBro]

What dose GVWR mean?

Yes sir, right away sir. Let me Google search that for you and I’ll get back to you ASAP. ?

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[CentennialState]

Anybody have a screen shot of the Order Fulfilment section to compare to what it says now?

Here is a screenshot of the entire "Online Reservation FAQs" as it was on 26 Sept. 2020:

 

[The Driving Viking]

Ok, I had been reading that differently, like there was a definite difference between 2021 & 2022, but I can’t argue with your logic.

this flu season will get REAL ugly, especially as I see a number of schools returning... just before Thanksgiving (what are they thinking!?)

Its definitely going to get ugly. Nobody is thinking thats the problem. Most leaders and people in charge have no clue what to do and there not making the right decisions.

 

[wolfpackinva]

Can I make changes to my reservation?

You will be able to make changes and complete your Bronco configuration at the time you place your order.* The order conversion process will begin in December and run through January 31, 2021. Customers should expect their selected dealer to schedule an order consultation to complete their configuration, agree on selling price, and place the order

Guess my dealer will have to figure out the selling price at ordering.....

 

[JaxGtc]

More specifically, it's the weight that Ford has tested and confirmed that the vehicle is compliant to NTSB safety standards of performance. Loaded past that weight, they have limited their liability if an operator damages their vehicle or harms themselves.

Lets not forget the rating includes what goes inside the Bronco too. Some of you boys might need to see Jenny Craig between now and June.

 

[Calicorks]

Yes sir, right away sir. Let me Google search that for you and I’ll get back to you ASAP. ?

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Make it quick! Lol

 

[PDiddy]

The towing capacity as a separate issue, I can agree that it is limited. Is the limit imposed to limit Ford's liability? I think it should and will easily tow more.

You should never tow over what a vehicle is rated to tow. Ever. So if Ford puts 3500 as its capacity, that is it.

It is illegal and your not just putting yourself at risk, you are putting others at risk as well.

Off road capable and towing don't go together. For off road you have a high center of gravity large tires, and soft suspension with big articulation. None of that works well for towing.

I don't think you are necessarily recommending people do this, but I think it is important to mention that it is a really bad idea to tow over manufacture's stated capacities.

 

[Cappy]

What dose GVWR mean?

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

 

[BlueBronco]

@CentennialState much appreciated. I almost forgot about this line in the fulfilment faq which is now missing: "All reservations will be completed before production of stuck units begins."

Since this is no longer in the revised FAQ does this mean the Ford intends to deliver dealer stock before all reservations are fulfilled? And if so, when? MY2021 or MY2022's?

I think Ford owes us reservations holders a clarification on how the allocation process is truly going to work and if they intend on delivering all reservations before shipping dealer stock. Somebody on twitter care to hit up the new CEO as Mike L. has proven he can't be trusted?

 

[Norm A.]

Looks like my wife won't be riding in my new Bronco

 

[Badplaid72]

GVWR is a safe operating limit for the vehicle fully loaded. The 4dr's GVW Rating has to include allowances for 5 adults, full fuel tank and cargo. Longer body, 2 additional doors, bigger block engine with heavier automatic transmission, more suspension parts, bigger tires, etc. all add up. The roof rack itself may not tip the scales, but it enables the huge overlanding storage racks and cargo they imply. That may be the issue.

As for the sound-deadening and paint protection.... who frigging knows?

If Ford is saying, the Bronco cannot have a roof rack, because four of my friends and I are gong to the beach, and I have their stuff, and couple boards on the factory rack, or bikes, or a pod carrier, or god forbid a tent, on the roof I am over the safe limit, they screwed up. This is a shat excuse for this debacle.

This is just one more time when Ford is not owning the fact that whoever has been put in charge of this Bronco project has failed it, and failed Ford.

Edit: most importantly failed us.

I am also shocked by the sheer number of apologist for Ford. I just don't get it.

 

[Lcubed]

Pretty simple. Time to expand into the next weight class since FORD failed the weigh in for Bantam weight

 

[Dewreckingcrew]

The Bandlands has steel bumpers, OBX does not...they are apparently very close to the GVWR. My only question is why are they trying to stick to being classified as a "Mid-size"? The price tags are certainly putting them in the full size category, they have the Baby Bronco for the mid-size...

 

[Norm A.]

I gladly accept this award for all the guys that have to leave the wife home and load more Beer in the coolers of there New GVWR Broncos ?

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