🛠 4/11/22 Build Week Group

[MelissaJ19]

I haven’t bought anything for mine yet except the front license plate bracket for the modular bumper. I plan on a small travel trailer but will wait until I know absolutely I will have my Bronco.

Since we have two other vehicles that tow and the roof top tent will live on the trailer, we figured we could still get that all before our trip this year, regardless of the Bronco. I have only bought the license plate bracket and the soft top lift assist for the Bronco. I didn't want to do too much until I actually have it.

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[frankk]

I have emailed myself the chat transcripts. In one of them they said my status was built as of April 13. I also had another say it was produced. Yesterday I was in production. My tracking has never changed from in production. My dealer says it’s built. I’m so confused. The only thing that has been consistent is I have been told twice ETA 5/6 - 5/12. I am trying to plan my camping trips but I have no idea when I will have a vehicle to pull my travel trailer! But like someone else said, first world problems.

"Produced" is a secondary status. The primary status "In Production". I can't find the graphic anymore but it's here: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...-group-now-with-google-doc.35884/post-1356354

Also, after clicking, scroll down a post or two and you'll see the Chat Agent's screen.

It's still confusing as hell but this is an agent-to-retail translator.

 

[frankk]

The chip holds that I have seen have a status of 'in production' and head out to the 'Mountain'.
I haven't heard of someone being built\produced and then stuck with a chip hold. Not saying it hasn't happened, but production status would be ongoing. I would think if you got to the built\produced stage, then you are past that hurdle. Again, I could be wrong, but just my .02.

I think this is true based on the number of rail transports that have already shipped. Many convoy transports have seen their dates slip, but assume that's a convoy issue and not a hold. Makes sense to get the rail deliveries going first due to the extended travel time.

BTW - I think built/released is past the hurdle. I'm guessing many of the builds on hold are produced (came off the production line) but not released (waiting for something).

 

[Mean Red GT]

So I just had an interesting encounter with a lady on a Facebook group who apparently works for Ford. She commented to someone if they hadn't received their assembly line pic to DM her so I did also to see if she would respond to me. She just asked that I not say who gave me the info but she sent me my pic! I put screenshots of her comments below where she said mine had to go to the repair shop but apparently was there a very short time. She was also very insistent that it has already shipped!

 

[MelissaJ19]

So I just had an interesting encounter with a lady on a Facebook group who apparently works for Ford. She commented to someone if they hadn't received their assembly line pic to DM her so I did also to see if she would respond to me. She just asked that I not say who gave me the info but she sent me my pic! I put screenshots of her comments below where she said mine had to go to the repair shop but apparently was there a very short time. She was also very insistent that it has already shipped!

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Which group? Maybe she's in a group I am and she can help a girl out

 

[ByrdDogX]

Which group? Maybe she's in a group I am and she can help a girl out

Now I'm joining every group just to see if I can find her.

 

[MelissaJ19]

Now I'm joining every group I can find just to see if I can find her.

Same!

 

[frankk]

Heading over to Facebook. BRB.

 

[Mean Red GT]

I just noticed it is a Ranger coming off the line right behind mine.

 

[frankk]

I just noticed it is a Ranger coming off the line right behind mine.

Saw that.

Lots of things at Ford don't make sense. If they already have all these pictures searchable by VIN, why not pop up a website where people can type their VIN and see a picture of their Bronco.

Even if pictures are stored on an old system that can't handle the load, push the pictures to the server where they host window stickers and provide a link.

Something like (existing website): https://www.windowsticker.forddirect.com/babypicture.jpg?vin=[]

Two interns could do this start-to-finish in a few weeks.

 

[Losy]

Same boat as Melissa. I am "In production" on all trackers, but the dealer and chat and 1-800# all swear it's built with no holds. I sure hope we're not being moved to whatever mountain is next.

i am getting the same information as you from Ford. I am also showing in Production, but told i am built with no holds. I am hoping it is just taking time to get from MAP to the train or trucks. Chat said I am scheduled to move from Map on Thursday. Chat is hit or miss, but this lady was one of the more knowledgeable.

 

[Losy]

So I just had an interesting encounter with a lady on a Facebook group who apparently works for Ford. She commented to someone if they hadn't received their assembly line pic to DM her so I did also to see if she would respond to me. She just asked that I not say who gave me the info but she sent me my pic! I put screenshots of her comments below where she said mine had to go to the repair shop but apparently was there a very short time. She was also very insistent that it has already shipped!

now that is a good connection. We can start go fund me account for insider updates. Loving that color....

 

[MelissaJ19]

now that is a good connection. We can start go fund me account for insider updates. Loving that color....

I'm in! I don't get emails from ford so the chances of me getting my bronco are slim to none. I know there are places I could find a similar build/color but I'm weird and only want my actual bronco or none

 

[Butzy]

Saw that.

Lots of things at Ford don't make sense. If they already have all these pictures searchable by VIN, why not pop up a website where people can type their VIN and see a picture of their Bronco.

Even if pictures are stored on an old system that can't handle the load, push the pictures to the server where they host window stickers and provide a link.

Something like (existing website): https://www.windowsticker.forddirect.com/babypicture.jpg?vin=[]

Two interns could do this start-to-finish in a few weeks.

Idk. Can you imagine the fallout when they come across incomplete?

 

[Butzy]

Alright, I don’t post a whole hell of a lot in here but.......someone help me figure out how exactly with all the chip shortages and commodity constraints how we are having shipping issues. Shouldn't we have an abundance of truck drivers waiting for work? Fewer vehicles being produced should mean more transport truckers available for employment.....

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