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The train wont stop for this project. Worst case is that it does get delayed more and more.
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The train wont stop for this project. Worst case is that it does get delayed more and more.
Since when has Ford been doing the right thing that went out the window when we asked them to communicate. Give us something besides B.S .What would be the right thing of Ford to do.
So no.
Communication has become top priority alongside trucking in our industry. If we aren't in constant communication with customers and our haulers, customers run out of product and planes don't fly. Right now, the line between normal flight ops and complete chaos is razor thin. I am on the phone or emailing most of the day. Communication is even more crucial in today's environment.The chip shortage is a much bigger issue than the tops. Show me links to other car manufacturers where they are communicating any better with customers. Heck, for that matter, show me any industry (Vehicles, TVās, computersā¦) communicating with their customers.
Understandable, you must be in communication with business clients. I am referencing consumers. Constant communication in the B to B world is paramount in order keep them as a client; however, that is vastly different than the B to C world.Communication has become top priority alongside trucking in our industry. If we aren't in constant communication with customers and our haulers, customers run out of product and planes don't fly. Right now, the line between normal flight ops and complete chaos is razor thin. I am on the phone or emailing most of the day. Communication is even more crucial in today's environment.
It never used to be like that, maybe I'm old school, you would typically pre-order with the shop not directly with the manufacturer, I see the two being very differentEveryone accepts pre-orders on new productsā¦.itās partially how production is funded, silly! Itās called Business 101!
This really does put a different spin on thingsWorse case scenario is you die.
Everything else is second worse or lower.
Same here, 9/65' u14, 10/65' u15, 12/70 71' in the garage, have owned another 66' and 71', an 81' Bronco, an 02' Excursion, 12' f350, 13' f250, 04' Ranger.............and if, if, this 21' two door Badlands somehow ever makes it to my driveway, it will be our last new Ford.Ask @Ford Motor Company . I own a Sept 65 Built Budd Bronco, I drove my first Shelby (66 Hertz) at the age of 17 years old, I've been a long time loyal Ford fan and consumer, and I have lost faith in the company all together.
Apples to orange buddy. Congrats on that Bad ass ride.No problem. I have had a Porsche GT3 on order since April. They gave me production milestones within an hour of me placing my order and this is a car that only about 3000 will ever be made. It's no issue. They communicate effectively, accurately and timely. No excuses and yes it is a new model for them. Unlike Ford, they tested it for three years before announcement and were ready to go the day of the reveal. Ford is just F'd up beyond all comprehension. They are led by incompetent numb skulls and their poor performance is tolerated by the masses which perpetuates and condones their incompetence. (and just an FYI - the dealer delivery milestone below is normally scheduled too......I am just picking mine up from the factory in Zuffenhausen so that milestone is blank)
Any chance you have the link?Bronco receives poor on crash test ratingsā¦.
I see what you are saying, but a good chunk of our customers are consumers, themselves, end-users of the product. Like rich dudes who fly their own plane. I think it is just more how our industry has to operate. Some 'Essential' industries like mine haven't really slowed down over the last 18 months. Interesting times.Understandable, you must be in communication with business clients. I am referencing consumers. Constant communication in the B to B world is paramount in order keep them as a client; however, that is vastly different than the B to C world.
Take for example all those that reserved a corvette in 2019, they will be lucky to have it in 2022 and more than likely 2023.
One of 3000 compared to several hundred thousand? Cāmon, man! You sound intelligent yet you cant see a difference? For a matter of reference, more Broncos have been sold this year than all of Porcheās line combined for 2021!! I guess Fordās incompetent numb skulls are doing something right? Maybe?
Ford <<>> Dealers = B to B, eh?Understandable, you must be in communication with business clients. I am referencing consumers. Constant communication in the B to B world is paramount in order keep them as a client; however, that is vastly different than the B to C world.
I was being hypothetical.Any chance you have the link?
Go on and order a Jeep...you'll get it in 6 weeks, these Broncos have been "reserved" for over a year! Poor planning on Ford's part cannot be attributed to Covid or chip shortage completely.Ford is not experiencing anything much different than other car manufacturers, RV manufactures, motorcycle/OHV manufacturers, boat manufacturesā¦.and the list goes on and onā¦..
Do you see the empty lots at ALL NEW CAR DEALERS? Why do you think the used car, boat, rv, motorcycle/ohv prices are so high?
This is not a Ford problem, this is a global problem!