MY2022 may be better option based on F150 Roll out

[lrtexasman]

As a day 3 reservation holder it appears I have missed the MY2021 cutoff if order conversion sticks at 30% of the reservations. I was not very happy with the news and looked at getting a 2021 F150, which has 92% new parts vrs the 2020. I have to say that I was very impressed with the truck, but ultimately it's too big for what I need or want (currently have an older crew cab Tundra that I never want to run around in due to size and fuel economy). A recent check on the sister F150 forums shows the 2021s are having some growing pains (to be expected), much like the new Explorer did, and that makes me think getting a MY2022 Bronco is a better option. I am even to the point of reverting back to getting a diesel Gladiator (I know it has its own set of issues) this week and holding out for a 2023 Bronco truck. Perhaps I will dodge a bullet and get hit by a train, who knows. However, the new Explorer and the F150 roll out has opened my eyes. Pertaining to the F150, I am referencing the thousands of F150s hitting dealer lots after union workers did not sign off due to quality control issues. The trucks were sent to holding lots where non-union workers made corrections and are slowly being delivered. If my new Bronco, which I have waited years for does not pass production standards and gets sent to a holding lot to have part timers come fix it, I would be very disappointed.

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[Cptjockitch]

Yea I’m considering a 2021 Toyota 4Runner now. I’ve emailed my dealer and they haven’t even reached out yet and to be honest the shine of the bronco is kinda wearing off. It’s only a nice off-road suv if it has all the bells and whistles. It look ugly without the Sasquatch package and the soft top also looks ugly. The price for the higher trims are insane. At $60000 I wouldn’t even get leather seats and My2022 might be more expensive. The more I look at it the 4Runner is the better option.

 

[NotApplicable]

If you’re not able to get a ‘21, it may make the pain easier to deal with if you can convince yourself the ‘21s will suck!

 

[Atomicdog]

Do that then.

 

[parropski]

Its crazy to me that you can get a new f150 xtl crew 4x4 with a 2.7 for less than a 2dr big bend with no options.

I will put the 500 down for my bronco.. bit I for sure will keep my options open.

 

[BWS_TX]

Yea I’m considering a 2021 Toyota 4Runner now. I’ve emailed my dealer and they haven’t even reached out yet and to be honest the shine of the bronco is kinda wearing off. It’s only a nice off-road suv if it has all the bells and whistles. It look ugly without the Sasquatch package and the soft top also looks ugly. The price for the higher trims are insane. At $60000 I wouldn’t even get leather seats and My2022 might be more expensive. The more I look at it the 4Runner is the better option.

About a month ago I bought a 4Runner and really like it. I am still going to get a Bronco, but I am fine waiting until late '22 for it. I have enjoyed getting the 4Runner out and have been wheeling a couple times already.

 

[Rydfree]

. If my new Bronco, which I have waited years for does not pass production standards and gets sent to a holding lot to have part timers come fix it, I would be very disappointed.

So you want the regular union workers that didn't get it right the first time to repair it > LOL

 

[lrtexasman]

So you want the regular union workers that didn't get it right the first time to repair it > LOL

that’s not accurate. Most of the build errors were from automation errors or mismatched/misaligned pieces. Had little to do with union worker errors. They caught the mistake and would not sign off. Ford then moved the trucks and non union workers make the corrections.

 

[Bronc-O]

that’s not accurate. Most of the build errors were from automation errors or mismatched/misaligned pieces. Had little to do with union worker errors. They caught the mistake and would not sign off. Ford then moved the trucks and non union workers make the corrections.

The message I'm getting from this thread is that both Explorer and F-150 are having launch issues, Bronco will be even worse. Explorer and Aviator both had many issues, but I think more is being made out of F-150 because of the union spin.

 

[lrtexasman]

If you’re not able to get a ‘21, it may make the pain easier to deal with if you can convince yourself the ‘21s will suck!

Haha, I would never try to convince myself that the Bronco will suck. I plan to roll my reservation over to a MY22 regardless of whether I buy something now. No big deal if there is some minor production issues. Just saying those getting MY22 Broncos may have fewer isues as the production line gets more experience and early adopters find problems. It’s going to be a great truck.

 

[North7]

Haha, I would never try to convince myself that the Bronco will suck. I plan to roll my reservation over to a MY22 regardless of whether I buy something now. No big deal if there is some minor production issues. Just saying those getting MY22 Broncos may have fewer isues as the production line gets more experience and early adopters find problems. It’s going to be a great truck.

Add the Mach -E to your list.

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[Big L 65]

Ford needs to take a page from Toyota and Honda on quality control they charging to much for these vehicles

 

[lrtexasman]

Went to buy the diesel Gladiator as a stopgap to the Bronco and couldn't do it. I've waited several years already (thankfully the 06 Tundra won't die) I am going to sit tight and hope the Bronco order works out (day 2 reservation) where I get one this year either through others not converting to orders or increased production. My reservation (Cactus Gray, 4dr, BD, 2.7, MIC, Mid, Tow) only has one of the early delay indicators.

 

[ronstar]

Went to buy the diesel Gladiator as a stopgap to the Bronco and couldn't do it. I've waited several years already (thankfully the 06 Tundra won't die) I am going to sit tight and hope the Bronco order works out (day 2 reservation) where I get one this year either through others not converting to orders or increased production. My reservation (Cactus Gray, 4dr, BD, 2.7, MIC, Mid, Tow) only has one of the early delay indicators.

Probably a good move to sit tight with a day 2 res. I have a day 14 res and I'm thinking about getting a Wrangler to tide me over.

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