My dealer called - dropped tow package

[HoosierDaddy]

I don't think FE counts against allocation???

I was going to drop the brush guard on my Base, dealer felt otherwise....for whatever reason I decided to trust them at their jobs. They had said the build looked to be "clean" at the time and that there was NOTHING in any Ford portal they knew of to say my order would be delayed.
They were right. ....got my email on the first sending after the production shutdown.

If Tow had been available on a Base, I'd have been dropping it also. Probably the two easiest things the aftermarket will CRUSH ...brush guards and a tow hitch and wiring kit.
Hell, Ford has it as an accessory already.
No way would I let either of those hold me up for MONTHS possibly.

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[Tricky Dick]

I have a nearly identical build, but High instead of Mid. I got my VIN immediately after adding towing. So who knows. However, my timestamp is quite aways ahead of yours and I still got pushed to the week of 7/19.

 

[604Bronco]

Honestly, I wish Ford would send an email letting you know what the constraints were holding up your particular build so you could decide to keep them and wait, or drop them in lieu if getting your vehicle faster.

I imagine vague emails and rumors are causing most of the frustration felt by their customers at the moment.

The issue with that, is by sending that email to thousands of customers, I guarantee Ford would see a drastic shift in builds. Which would turn a non-constrained part into a constrained one due to the quick, drastic shift in builds.

Although I hear what you’re saying, I think it would just move the problem around vs. actually solving it.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Agree...I dropped the tow package on my first day FE last week, and just like that my build is being previewed this week for my dealers 1 allocation.

I didnt think FE could have the tow package to begin with?

 

[BTomorama]

Keep the tow. You should be in good shape. But if you had the LUX or SAS then those will likely delay it. But not so much the tow.

Tow package is a confirmed restraint.
I have lux and a VIN.

 

[Rollerstud98]

I feel the same way and I ordered the same as you in a two door. Did you get a two door? Or four door with soft top?

I also have a 2 door coming.

 

[Richtor]

Thats true for all trims except FE

He said no scheduling on all trims.

 

[Ripcurl]

Has anyone shopped tow package parts for other vehicles lately and seen delays?

If Ford can't get their hands on it fast enough, is anyone else able to do so, especially parts that will eventually mate to the bronco when the tidal wave of orders rolls in to the Ford parts counter and aftermarket companies from people who dropped it for now but still want it?

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