Painful (but responsible) solution to MIC issue decided. Announcement imminent.

[jaruss01]

Per Mike Levine some more info...

If I had to guess, anyone with a non FE , but MIC top that’s been provided a VIN with a build date continuously pushed out (such as myself) July > September will not be seeing this in 2021. Otherwise he would have postured differently. “Goal for FE” means at best FE and nothing more.

bummer. That’s it for me folks. Too many rearrangements in the stable. If I’m 2022 I’ll just flip it. Unbelievable. I want my countless hours of research back. What am I? Top 5 contributor to number of threads created. What a disappointment. Hope we hear differently.

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[FstFrd00]

So are there cliffs notes / updates? I just read this and ain't going through almost 30 pages worth of reading.

 

[Imissmy1996bronco]

I really wish I could get off this ride but the Bronco is my only option, I can't settle for a Jeep or any other trash out there.

This is kind of my feeling. In no small part driven by the fact that when I sit in a Jeep my head is above the rollbar….

outside of Jeep and the Bronco, there aren’t really any other competitors in the segment I care about.

 

[kbBronco]

Think about the logistics of that for a minute. That won't happen as much as I want it to...

I agree with you here, but they can’t possibly produce enough tops for the purgatory Broncos and FE this year. Which means purgatory Broncos sit for an additional 4-6 months? That just doesn’t sound right either... pull the gosh darn bad aid off Ford! I’m cracking up here. Can a new custom ordered vehicle sit in a lot for almost a year and still be sold as a new vehicle?

 

[Little Foot]

Just started looking at 4Runners.

I really liked my 4Runner. I had a TRD Off-Road Premium. I’ve been looking harder and harder at dealer lots as I drive by The TRD Pro is probably overpriced for what it is.

 

[balucipher]

So are there cliffs notes / updates? I just read this and ain't going through almost 30 pages worth of reading.

If you don't have a FE, look for the 2022 order guide to see if any of the changes interest you

 

[BBLands]

Funny.. I was just looking at ordering a Ram 2500 Power Wagon.....

Go TRX - you won’t be disappointed. Granger will order you a 22 TRX for 5k below invoice - Ram prioritizing sold orders.

 

[BigTex]

They should've never released the Bronco and taken orders until they were 100% ready for production and delivery. Jeep had no problem taking my money for my diesel Gladiator Rubicon with a painted hard top. Took a few weeks not years.

That’s because jeep is way better then crap Ford

I would assume he’s talking about a wrangler vs bronco not the Jeep gladiator vs the Ford super duty series. So SLOW THAT ROLL.

I'm trying real hard to not make you look incompetent. For your sake, read it again.

 

[Sascrotch]

By the time this is all over, we’ll all have $15,000 in “I’m sorry” Ford pass points

 

[balucipher]

Throw some soft tops on the purgatory broncos and add an IOU to the first buyer for a hardtop

 

[Grooticus]

Y’all bitch you don’t have your broncos. They are coming and your still mad.

Pretty sure the entire point of this post is they kinda aren’t coming…

 

[Dirtyjed]

@PREMiERdrum

does switching to softtop fix the issue?

The answer is 42

 

[Cridlon]

So it's apparent that they've charted out their solution to the MIC issue. It's painful and it's going to contribute to some ugly headlines over the next few days, but it's the most responsible solution.

If you're low on booze, pick yourself up something good to get you through a few rough days.

Incidentally, my wife and I will be in NoLa for a long weekend... don't be alarmes by my silence.

Bottoms up, buckle up.

More added:

MIC info will be released soon enough.

Also, as of today "full speed" production has been delayed indefinitely, as Rangers will far outweigh Broncos on final at least thru the planned MY21 run. Bronco's dedicated body shop has been sandbagged to spread work between both shifts.

Oh shit!

 

[SassyBronco2021]

Unfortunately my employer tests for that

But the proabition is over! I assumed since legalized ( in most states & all of Canada)employers didn't test anymore, as long as you don't use while on the clock!

 

[Butzy]

I agree with you here, but they can’t possibly produce enough tops for the purgatory Broncos and FE this year. Which means purgatory Broncos sit for an additional 4-6 months? That just doesn’t sound right either... pull the gosh darn bad aid off Ford! I’m cracking up here. Can a new custom ordered vehicle sit in a lot for almost a year and still be sold as a new vehicle?

I agree for the ones in purgatory but not for unbuilt orders but not everyone has a garage either

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