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IS BRONCO SCHEDULING THIS WEEK? (An Explainer) + Ask me your Ford Production Questions

Gloff
Jul 15, 2021

Rank V

Jul 15, 2021

Updated 9/24/21

Yes. Build Weeks 11/1-12/06

Looks like full scheduling, which I assume to be soft tops. This is balance out, Ford will be exhausting all the commodities they can, expect stock units to schedule when they run out of buildable retail units. I imagine there will be some clean up scheduling in the coming weeks as well, so this likely won't be the last chance to get scheduled. Ford did say final orders are due 10/1/2021 though, so this is the last chance to get a soft top build in.




Feel free to use this thread to post your scheduling and production questions. I'm no expert, but I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous. If I don't know, I'll see if I can reach out to my contacts for more clarity.

I cannot tell you your odds of being scheduled. I don't have enough scheduling information for that. I can answer questions on the scheduling process, allocation process, basic info on the assembly process, and the transportation process.

This question is asked enough that I thought it important that everyone who has this question understands the cadence.


The below information is no longer accurate due to the ever-changing situation, but I'm leaving it up for those that are interested.
GENERALLY SPEAKING:
Ford schedules orders on Thursdays. This is true for all model lines. Normally Ford schedules weekly or a couple weeks at a time. With Bronco, they're doing things a little differently. Scheduling is done in three phases throughout the scheduling period which is supposed to be monthly. That has been messed up a little with the shutdowns and what have you, but is mostly correct. Phase 1 is First Editions which is one week, Phase 2 is Regular Broncos which is one week, Phase 3 is Cleanup which is multiple weeks until the next scheduling period.
P1/P2 are self explanatory.
P3 is Ford working though additional available commodities attempting to schedule unscheduled allocation to maximize the assembly line and parts available.
washope, j_4260

Rank V

Apr 30, 2022

#1100
Well my 2021 became a 2022 base only change is red. Res 8/10/20 3/16/21 order 2021, then 99 to 2031 the 10/8/21 confirmation signed, the email 2/8/22 the delay then window stickers, blend 3/2; built 3/5; final assembly pic 3/25 on rail car 3/26 received East Coast 3/29 then sat for two week and rusted some bolts, then after 9 cases open, which get email to FORD RESOURCE REPRESENTATIVE( zone rep) put on carrier overnight to gealer on Good Friday, picked up April 19 only 26 days from finally assembly pic. Not bad once things got moving . Marketing said allow three weeks from "in production" and three weeks " delivered"

Issues: Question about door storage bags not in car; running board factory never installed M 10-10 temporary bolt to protect threads on drilled and tapped 12 holes; Andorid Auto v12 by google leaves out Bronco as compatible car and 6G says not on base; more ribbits in inside rear door issue with installing tabkes; 2021 running boards front brackets may not fit 2022 and finally if you make a MY KEY it will only allow three GOAT modes. Dont loose administrative key. All this in basicly 10 days of ownership. What else when I get the rusted front driver tie down bolts changed out? Oh by the way was never give price protection $250 and charged $775 title work but only contracted for standard $175 fee on two purchase agreenent, but salesman three said @ MSRP 2022 Window sticker prices!

Rank VI

Apr 30, 2022

#1101
W.D.Murray
Just tried to give some facts without writing the “Book of Bitchfest”. Lol
O boy your one of those.

Rank VI

Apr 30, 2022

#1102
frankgoss
Well my 2021 became a 2022 base only change is red. Res 8/10/20 3/16/21 order 2021, then 99 to 2031 the 10/8/21 confirmation signed, the email 2/8/22 the delay then window stickers, blend 3/2; built 3/5; final assembly pic 3/25 on rail car 3/26 received East Coast 3/29 then sat for two week and rusted some bolts, then after 9 cases open, which get email to FORD RESOURCE REPRESENTATIVE( zone rep) put on carrier overnight to gealer on Good Friday, picked up April 19 only 26 days from finally assembly pic. Not bad once things got moving . Marketing said allow three weeks from "in production" and three weeks " delivered"

Issues: Question about door storage bags not in car; running board factory never installed M 10-10 temporary bolt to protect threads on drilled and tapped 12 holes; Andorid Auto v12 by google leaves out Bronco as compatible car and 6G says not on base; more ribbits in inside rear door issue with installing tabkes; 2021 running boards front brackets may not fit 2022 and finally if you make a MY KEY it will only allow three GOAT modes. Dont loose administrative key. All this in basicly 10 days of ownership. What else when I get the rusted front driver tie down bolts changed out? Oh by the way was never give price protection $250 and charged $775 title work but only contracted for standard $175 fee on two purchase agreenent, but salesman three said @ MSRP 2022 Window sticker prices!

What are ribbets and tabkes?

I don't think a base comes with android auto, door bags unless ordered, and more than 3 GOAT modes. It's a base.
Black Diamond/4-door/mid pkg/2.7/MIC/rack/towing/Eruption Green/res 7.13.20/ord 2.8.21, then 10.15.21/built 1.21.22/delivered 4.15.22
Gunstock Off-Roadeo 10/29/22
quornee

Therapeutic MOD

Apr 30, 2022

#1103
frankgoss
Well my 2021 became a 2022 base only change is red. Res 8/10/20 3/16/21 order 2021, then 99 to 2031 the 10/8/21 confirmation signed, the email 2/8/22 the delay then window stickers, blend 3/2; built 3/5; final assembly pic 3/25 on rail car 3/26 received East Coast 3/29 then sat for two week and rusted some bolts, then after 9 cases open, which get email to FORD RESOURCE REPRESENTATIVE( zone rep) put on carrier overnight to gealer on Good Friday, picked up April 19 only 26 days from finally assembly pic. Not bad once things got moving . Marketing said allow three weeks from "in production" and three weeks " delivered"

Issues: Question about door storage bags not in car; running board factory never installed M 10-10 temporary bolt to protect threads on drilled and tapped 12 holes; Andorid Auto v12 by google leaves out Bronco as compatible car and 6G says not on base; more ribbits in inside rear door issue with installing tabkes; 2021 running boards front brackets may not fit 2022 and finally if you make a MY KEY it will only allow three GOAT modes. Dont loose administrative key. All this in basicly 10 days of ownership. What else when I get the rusted front driver tie down bolts changed out? Oh by the way was never give price protection $250 and charged $775 title work but only contracted for standard $175 fee on two purchase agreenent, but salesman three said @ MSRP 2022 Window sticker prices!
You ordered a BASE!!! But hey Frankie is back doing the same thing again, wonder what the lawsuit is this time
WT HOSS 4dr 2.7 MIC Lux Tow
7/16/20 Res -- 1/22/21, 10/8/21 Order -- 3/24/22 VIN -- 5/9/22, 5/23/22, 5/16/22, 6/6/22, 6/17/22 Build 7/15/22 Delivered
Storm Factor - Never Stop Chasing!
Ditchrunner, Thetank

Rank IV

Apr 30, 2022

#1104
Bronco 202?
O boy your one of those.
You got the wrong guy there Bub. I just have days that I’m very frustrated with the entire process but I hang in there.Let’s see how you feel after day 600 without any meaningful communication from Ford.
2022 Bronco Wildtrak 4D, 2.7, HPR . Mod, Full Bash,
Lux, Mic, Leather, Hoss 3.0. Res 7/20, Order 3/21, Reorder 10/21.
clcarver, VietVet66-67

Rank VI

May 01, 2022

#1105
Ditchrunner
What are ribbets and tabkes?

I don't think a base comes with android auto, door bags unless ordered, and more than 3 GOAT modes. It's a base.
Android Auto and Apple Carplay are standard features of the Bronco and are included across all configurations.
From here under interior features: https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/models/bronco-base/

  • Wireless Apple Carplay™ and Android Auto™ Compatibility
2D Base Mansquatch: Ord 11-24-2021; VIN 3-16-2022; Schd 5/9/22; Sticker 5/4/22; Modules 5/10/22;Built 5/11/22;Shipt 5/12/22;Delv 5/24/22
Poindexter_d, Ditchrunner

Rank 0

May 26, 2022

#1106
My Story: placed down payment July 2020 to “get in line” for my 2021 Big Bend Hardtop. Sept 2021 asked to verify options as production was near. Jan 2022 notification that production was to start with estimated delivery date late Jan. Then crickets…..notification in March of some sort of delay…….crickets….notification May 12 vehicle built, estimated delivery week of May 22….contacted dealer who was unaware of anything. They later notified me that there was a delay potentially till July ???? He said due to chip issues. Now how can a vehicle be built and then all the sudden have a chip issue ? Did Ford remove my chip and give it to someone else ? What is going on here ???!! Worst vehicle purchase experience of my life !!
VietVet66-67

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#1107
JPBronc
My Story: placed down payment July 2020 to “get in line” for my 2021 Big Bend Hardtop. Sept 2021 asked to verify options as production was near. Jan 2022 notification that production was to start with estimated delivery date late Jan. Then crickets…..notification in March of some sort of delay…….crickets….notification May 12 vehicle built, estimated delivery week of May 22….contacted dealer who was unaware of anything. They later notified me that there was a delay potentially till July ???? He said due to chip issues. Now how can a vehicle be built and then all the sudden have a chip issue ? Did Ford remove my chip and give it to someone else ? What is going on here ???!! Worst vehicle purchase experience of my life !!
"How can a vehicle be built then all of the sudden have a chip issue?"

QA checks. They could have pulled your vehicle for QA checks, found a problem, then realized it was a component that they can't replace due to the chip shortage. Yours is not the only vehicle impacted.
2D Base Mansquatch: Ord 11-24-2021; VIN 3-16-2022; Schd 5/9/22; Sticker 5/4/22; Modules 5/10/22;Built 5/11/22;Shipt 5/12/22;Delv 5/24/22
Rydfree

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#1108
JPBronc
My Story: placed down payment July 2020 to “get in line” for my 2021 Big Bend Hardtop. Sept 2021 asked to verify options as production was near. Jan 2022 notification that production was to start with estimated delivery date late Jan. Then crickets…..notification in March of some sort of delay…….crickets….notification May 12 vehicle built, estimated delivery week of May 22….contacted dealer who was unaware of anything. They later notified me that there was a delay potentially till July ???? He said due to chip issues. Now how can a vehicle be built and then all the sudden have a chip issue ? Did Ford remove my chip and give it to someone else ? What is going on here ???!! Worst vehicle purchase experience of my life !!

I'm surprised so many people still don't get the fact that shutting down businesses for weeks at a time doesn't have consequences . In the last few months I have tried to buy spray foam , a freezer , wood to finish my garage , garage doors , a replacement part for my truck that took 7 weeks to arrive , and various other things that I still haven't received . Just like baby formula , it and the parts to build your Bronco will eventually be back in stock .

Mine is a July 2020 reservation also with no build date in sight apparently . To think it is just a Ford issue is silly though .
2Dr Badlands - MIC - Area51 - 2.7 Auto - Sasquatch - MGV - Lux - Headliner - Towing - Floormats

"Ford said, hey we're gonna fulfill all reservations and pre-orders before we build stock units."
glamosaurus

Rank 0

May 26, 2022

#1109
My Story: placed down payment July 2020 to “get in line” for my 2021 Big Bend Hardtop. Sept 2021 asked to verify options as production was near. Jan 2022 notification that production was to start with estimated delivery date late Jan. Then crickets…..notification in March of some sort of delay…….crickets….notification May 12 vehicle built, estimated delivery week of May 22….contacted dealer who was unaware of anything. They later notified me that there was a delay potentially till July ???? He said due to chip issues. Now how can a vehicle be built and then all the sudden have a chip issue ? Did Ford remove my chip and give it to someone else ? What is going on here ???!! Worst vehicle purchase experience of my life
Rydfree
I'm surprised so many people still don't get the fact that shutting down businesses for weeks at a time doesn't have consequences . In the last few months I have tried to buy spray foam , a freezer , wood to finish my garage , garage doors , a replacement part for my truck that took 7 weeks to arrive , and various other things that I still haven't received . Just like baby formula , it and the parts to build your Bronco will eventually be back in stock .

Mine is a July 2020 reservation also with no build date in sight apparently . To think it is just a Ford issue is silly though .
i guess my confusion is that I know of people who have ordered soft tops and gotten them delivered in 4-6 weeks. A soft top still requires the same chips as a hard top. Are they giving priority on chips to soft top orders ? This doesn’t seem right, especially if my vehicle was supposedly “built”.

Rank VI

May 26, 2022

#1110
JPBronc
My Story: placed down payment July 2020 to “get in line” for my 2021 Big Bend Hardtop. Sept 2021 asked to verify options as production was near. Jan 2022 notification that production was to start with estimated delivery date late Jan. Then crickets…..notification in March of some sort of delay…….crickets….notification May 12 vehicle built, estimated delivery week of May 22….contacted dealer who was unaware of anything. They later notified me that there was a delay potentially till July ???? He said due to chip issues. Now how can a vehicle be built and then all the sudden have a chip issue ? Did Ford remove my chip and give it to someone else ? What is going on here ???!! Worst vehicle purchase experience of my life

i guess my confusion is that I know of people who have ordered soft tops and gotten them delivered in 4-6 weeks. A soft top still requires the same chips as a hard top. Are they giving priority on chips to soft top orders ? This doesn’t seem right, especially if my vehicle was supposedly “built”.

The problem is I haven't seen an effort by anyone to identify where the break happened. If you got built that means you have a window sticker. And the window sticker shows you the blend day, and the sequence on the assembly line for your truck.

In theory, we have enough people here we could paste together the EXACT BLEND DATE that things went wonky, and the specific place in line that happened.

As to chips. We know that 2 of the chips affected were those for the navigation system, and whatever displays the temperature on the HVAC knob. Not all broncos get navigation. I don't recall the timing for the top problems, but if you had a hard top that wouldn't pass QA, it's likely they had an entire bad batch. And hardtops have been a constraint from day one because even if the original supplier didn't have the problems they had, they didn't have the capacity for how fast the lines are running. From the perspective of the production manager at Ford, it has to have been a completely FUBAR for a while now.
2D Base Mansquatch: Ord 11-24-2021; VIN 3-16-2022; Schd 5/9/22; Sticker 5/4/22; Modules 5/10/22;Built 5/11/22;Shipt 5/12/22;Delv 5/24/22

Rank 0

May 26, 2022

#1111
mike8675309
The problem is I haven't seen an effort by anyone to identify where the break happened. If you got built that means you have a window sticker. And the window sticker shows you the blend day, and the sequence on the assembly line for your truck.

In theory, we have enough people here we could paste together the EXACT BLEND DATE that things went wonky, and the specific place in line that happened.

As to chips. We know that 2 of the chips affected were those for the navigation system, and whatever displays the temperature on the HVAC knob. Not all broncos get navigation. I don't recall the timing for the top problems, but if you had a hard top that wouldn't pass QA, it's likely they had an entire bad batch. And hardtops have been a constraint from day one because even if the original supplier didn't have the problems they had, they didn't have the capacity for how fast the lines are running. From the perspective of the production manager at Ford, it has to have been a completely FUBAR for a while now.
Appreciate the insight Mike, this is more information then I get from Ford or the dealership !

Rank III

Jul 13, 2022

#1112
Just as well to keep sitting on my log and watch the animals go by, sure the hell there isn't any vehicle on the Bronco lines for me.
For those of us that are in the waiting line, and don't see an end to this crazy ness with FMC , and to hear some comments from those who have received their Bronco I salute you, be happy you are not in this line!
Poindexter_d, BroncOitis

Rank V

Jul 13, 2022

#1113
mike8675309
JPBronc
My Story: placed down payment July 2020 to “get in line” for my 2021 Big Bend Hardtop. Sept 2021 asked to verify options as production was near. Jan 2022 notification that production was to start with estimated delivery date late Jan. Then crickets…..notification in March of some sort of delay…….crickets….notification May 12 vehicle built, estimated delivery week of May 22….contacted dealer who was unaware of anything. They later notified me that there was a delay potentially till July ???? He said due to chip issues. Now how can a vehicle be built and then all the sudden have a chip issue ? Did Ford remove my chip and give it to someone else ? What is going on here ???!! Worst vehicle purchase experience of my life

i guess my confusion is that I know of people who have ordered soft tops and gotten them delivered in 4-6 weeks. A soft top still requires the same chips as a hard top. Are they giving priority on chips to soft top orders ? This doesn’t seem right, especially if my vehicle was supposedly “built”.

The problem is I haven't seen an effort by anyone to identify where the break happened. If you got built that means you have a window sticker. And the window sticker shows you the blend day, and the sequence on the assembly line for your truck.

In theory, we have enough people here we could paste together the EXACT BLEND DATE that things went wonky, and the specific place in line that happened.

As to chips. We know that 2 of the chips affected were those for the navigation system, and whatever displays the temperature on the HVAC knob. Not all broncos get navigation. I don't recall the timing for the top problems, but if you had a hard top that wouldn't pass QA, it's likely they had an entire bad batch. And hardtops have been a constraint from day one because even if the original supplier didn't have the problems they had, they didn't have the capacity for how fast the lines are running. From the perspective of the production manager at Ford, it has to have been a completely FUBAR for a while now.

Placed or for my Bronco Feb 2020 with soft top I still have no Bronco so not all soft tops are being delivered I belive its the pacage you got with it I got sasquatch with mid pkg all Broncos I seen on the road meaning I go to the owner and talk to them and look at it are all base models no upgrade pkg and no sasquatch pkg

Meanderer

Nov 20, 2022

#1114
Just found out my blend day was moved up from 12/1 to 11/30. No window sticker yet. I can’t wait ?
2023 Bronco,Black Diamond ?‍☠️ Velocity Blue ?, 4Door, SAS, MIC, Mid, 2.7m, Orig Order: 9/10/21 Blend Date: 11/30/22. Built: 12/02, Shipped 12/4, Arrived at dealer on 12/23, Took possession on 12/30/22!!! 476 Days after ordering.
Goodyear, AZ ??
JTM, WeakNinja

Warrior in a Garden

Nov 26, 2022

#1115
BroncoFred
Just found out my blend day was moved up from 12/1 to 11/30. No window sticker yet. I can’t wait ?

How did you get it?

The Patriot

Nov 28, 2022

#1116
mike8675309
The problem is I haven't seen an effort by anyone to identify where the break happened. If you got built that means you have a window sticker. And the window sticker shows you the blend day, and the sequence on the assembly line for your truck.

In theory, we have enough people here we could paste together the EXACT BLEND DATE that things went wonky, and the specific place in line that happened.

As to chips. We know that 2 of the chips affected were those for the navigation system, and whatever displays the temperature on the HVAC knob. Not all broncos get navigation. I don't recall the timing for the top problems, but if you had a hard top that wouldn't pass QA, it's likely they had an entire bad batch. And hardtops have been a constraint from day one because even if the original supplier didn't have the problems they had, they didn't have the capacity for how fast the lines are running. From the perspective of the production manager at Ford, it has to have been a completely FUBAR for a while now.
Is the HVAC set temp supposed to display on the knob on all trim levels? I have connected Nav but no knob temp display…
2022 Wildtrak/Race Red/4 Door/MIC Hardtop/High/Lux+Leather/HD Modular Bumper/Towing.
Built AUG 2022//Seized from Returned order and Delivered 24 SEP 22. Stablemates: 2021 F350, Velocity Blue, 7.3L Godzilla V8, 2009 White Sand, F150 Platinum 5.4L Triton V8

Meanderer

Nov 28, 2022

#1117
PipeHitter_89
How did you get it?
Ford Chat
2023 Bronco,Black Diamond ?‍☠️ Velocity Blue ?, 4Door, SAS, MIC, Mid, 2.7m, Orig Order: 9/10/21 Blend Date: 11/30/22. Built: 12/02, Shipped 12/4, Arrived at dealer on 12/23, Took possession on 12/30/22!!! 476 Days after ordering.
Goodyear, AZ ??

Internet Rando

Nov 28, 2022

#1118
Wildbilt
Is the HVAC set temp supposed to display on the knob on all trim levels? I have connected Nav but no knob temp display…
That was only on the MY21s. Discontinued on the MY22 and laters.
2023 Wildtrak. It will get here someday this winter be a Christmas Miracle! Probably before February spring Thursday.
mike8675309

Meanderer

Nov 28, 2022

#1119
Wildbilt
Is the HVAC set temp supposed to display on the knob on all trim levels? I have connected Nav but no knob temp display…
Question: what exactly does the connected Nav get you that the other Nav doesn’t? I have it on my order, even though I don’t remember ordering that, and was just curious what you get.
2023 Bronco,Black Diamond ?‍☠️ Velocity Blue ?, 4Door, SAS, MIC, Mid, 2.7m, Orig Order: 9/10/21 Blend Date: 11/30/22. Built: 12/02, Shipped 12/4, Arrived at dealer on 12/23, Took possession on 12/30/22!!! 476 Days after ordering.
Goodyear, AZ ??

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