[Update 7/30] Ready to roll: MAP readies for "full speed" Bronco production as questions loom

[BobbyBronco]

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[HotdogThud]

Earlier this year, a guy had replaced the Luke Skywalker scene in the last episode of the Mandalorian with a deepfake that was better than the one that studio had created.

He was hired on by Industrial Light and Magic on the spot to come work for them and make them better.

This has me wondering how long until @PREMiERdrum is hired by Ford as communications director.

 

[BDBrian1]

What a time to be alive, right?

As many owners anxiously await word on their "traced" units produced a month (or more) ago, MAP will soon awaken from a week of production downtime and on Monday will mark "full speed" production milestone for 2021 Broncos. And yes, those traced units are being worked through and shipped out as quickly as they can.

It's true, there are still a LOT of rigs parked both at the factory and in satellite staging lots awaiting inspection, and in many cases, roof unit replacement. While quality issues with delivered MIC hardtops from Webasto have been extremely troubling, a somewhat steady of serviceable roof assemblies is still being trucked from Plymouth down to Wayne. I still have serious concerns with the design of the roof and the ability of Webasto to build them correctly, but at this point that's something for the warranty and customer relations folks to figure out.

When MAP fires up the assembly lines again on Monday, they'll be operating with a production schedule of 550 vehicles per shift. While I haven't seen the most current blend target of Bronco to Ranger, I believe it was set to be somewhere between 60/40 and 70/30 favoring Bronco.

Saturdays were set to begin on September 11th, but now appear to be kicking off at least 2 weeks earlier.

While there have been a few one-off issues with delivered units, no other major concerns have presented themselves. The MIC roof appears to be the solo major concern, forcing the reality of production scheduling even further out of line with ordered units. This will inevitably lead to the production of lower trim, soft top, 4 door units in the coming months, as dealers with promised allocation but no buildable units will need to have a deliverable product.

As for my rig, we're 1,250 miles and 4 weeks (yesterday) into ownership and I couldn't be happier. Yes, the hardtop has issues and I have accepted that mine will almost certainly be replaced in its entirety when a more permanent solution is achieved. However, the ease of use for open-air driving is phenomenal, and the NVH while driving top-on is completely livable. I LOVE my truck and I know that you all will too, once they show up.

I'm sorry for those of you who have tagged or messaged me without a response yet, I've been completely buried in requests and I have stepped back a bit from my "connected" time.

More as I learn it.


Q&A



Misalignment of the top when installed or abend in the framing after installation.


Two per day with Saturdays coming online earlier than expected.



I was told to expect normal scheduling to begin next week, but that was 2 weeks ago and the situation still seems fluid.

Thank you for all your help!

 

[UberGadgetFreak]

Any input on why scheduling isn’t taking place this week? My dealers Zone told them 3 weeks ago my FE was previewing now they cancel this weeks scheduling. Any input is appreciated.

Here's what I've got:

Been just over a week since it went to Pri 01.
Was told that when they schedule again, it should get pulled, but his software did not reflect a build week, or build to day date at the top of the screen he showed me.

I know the e-mail is close.... Just don't know if its tomorrow or next week. Its maddening

 

[Nobody]

@Ford Motor Company needs to replace Mike Levine with @PREMiERdrum

Thanks for the continued flow of information!

 

[Monster1926]

Here's what I've got:

Been just over a week since it went to Pri 01.
Was told that when they schedule again, it should get pulled, but his software did not reflect a build week, or build to day date at the top of the screen he showed me.

I know the e-mail is close.... Just don't know if its tomorrow or next week. Its maddening

I’d put my money on next week. Idk why they just won’t give us build weeks. Unless they plan on screwing all of us over because it’s worse than they’re saying.

 

[SpeedLimit18]

While there have been a few one-off issues with delivered units, no other major concerns have presented themselves. The MIC roof appears to be the solo major concern, forcing the reality of production scheduling even further out of line with ordered units. This will inevitably lead to the production of lower trim, soft top, 4 door units in the coming months, as dealers with promised allocation but no buildable units will need to have a deliverable product.

woah woah woah. So If my dealer has 6 allocations but some aren’t buildable, then Ford will send them scraps from the parts bin ?

 

[SpeedLimit18]

I’ve got no build date but my dealer told me my order was showing clean. What does that mean then?

 

[Mama_Dropt_Me]

I’d put my money on next week. Idk why they just won’t give us build weeks. Unless they plan on screwing all of us over because it’s worse than they’re saying.

Yeah, this week is another “no builds scheduled” week. They were supposed to resume this week but pushed it back… again.

 

[BroncoJay]

That's cute! Been in production for over a month so spare me your sad story.

Everyone has a sad story so spare us your sad story ...

 

[Vigor]

I’d put my money on next week. Idk why they just won’t give us build weeks. Unless they plan on screwing all of us over because it’s worse than they’re saying.

Because they just don't know

I’ve got no build date but my dealer told me my order was showing clean. What does that mean then?

It's build able with no show stoppers (i.e. mod top)

 

[cf_davey]

Everyone has a sad story so spare us your sad story ...

I don't think 4 days qualifies...

 

[Lovecato]

What a time to be alive, right?

As many owners anxiously await word on their "traced" units produced a month (or more) ago, MAP will soon awaken from a week of production downtime and on Monday will mark "full speed" production milestone for 2021 Broncos. And yes, those traced units are being worked through and shipped out as quickly as they can.

It's true, there are still a LOT of rigs parked both at the factory and in satellite staging lots awaiting inspection, and in many cases, roof unit replacement. While quality issues with delivered MIC hardtops from Webasto have been extremely troubling, a somewhat steady of serviceable roof assemblies is still being trucked from Plymouth down to Wayne. I still have serious concerns with the design of the roof and the ability of Webasto to build them correctly, but at this point that's something for the warranty and customer relations folks to figure out.

When MAP fires up the assembly lines again on Monday, they'll be operating with a production schedule of 550 vehicles per shift. While I haven't seen the most current blend target of Bronco to Ranger, I believe it was set to be somewhere between 60/40 and 70/30 favoring Bronco.

Saturdays were set to begin on September 11th, but now appear to be kicking off at least 2 weeks earlier.

While there have been a few one-off issues with delivered units, no other major concerns have presented themselves. The MIC roof appears to be the solo major concern, forcing the reality of production scheduling even further out of line with ordered units. This will inevitably lead to the production of lower trim, soft top, 4 door units in the coming months, as dealers with promised allocation but no buildable units will need to have a deliverable product.

As for my rig, we're 1,250 miles and 4 weeks (yesterday) into ownership and I couldn't be happier. Yes, the hardtop has issues and I have accepted that mine will almost certainly be replaced in its entirety when a more permanent solution is achieved. However, the ease of use for open-air driving is phenomenal, and the NVH while driving top-on is completely livable. I LOVE my truck and I know that you all will too, once they show up.

I'm sorry for those of you who have tagged or messaged me without a response yet, I've been completely buried in requests and I have stepped back a bit from my "connected" time.

More as I learn it.


Q&A



Misalignment of the top when installed or abend in the framing after installation.


Two per day with Saturdays coming online earlier than expected.



I was told to expect normal scheduling to begin next week, but that was 2 weeks ago and the situation still seems fluid.

Forgive my ignorance but not being familiar with the auto industry, how many shifts per day and how many days per week? If the number of convertees is something like 100,000, we who have been promised a 2021 delivery are going to be disappointed,

 

[Vigor]

Thanks a million for the info Premier.
I've done everything I could to my build, to get selected by the allocation Gods!

Wish us all luck!

Hoping this is me next Thursday

 

[jsully10]

Just bracing myself for the Ford email saying some BS like "Stay pumped, sorry our MIC supplier sucks and we have not really done anything about it, you'll get yours maybe in MY22, good luck bud!"

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