Got my VIN Number! Anyone else?

[Bronconheimer]

No just a badlands no sas

I ordered SAS and an actual Sasquatch called me with my VIN, so I do believe you.

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[rgwinn]

. . .


This is not anywhere close to how it works. If your really interested, do some research on lean six sigma and just in time inventory, the foundations of how Ford assembly lines run. There is never 15,000-20,000 of ANY part laying around available.

KanBan In my PM class We actually did a prototype test building model airplanes (paper and sticks) and the push method with just in time delivery was always fastest

 

[rgwinn]

Well I think that is bullshit. They could send out an email explaining everything regarding time stamp, allocations and where everyone stands in line. Explain it is a Ford thing. You have no idea if you are even going to get a 2021. Don't they think you are already pissed off not knowing? How much more pissed can you be?

They are, in May.

 

[jaspercasidino]

@TheKim @WCP-82

I've inquired with my dealer about allocations a few times throughout the process and they either don't respond or give some generic response like "I expect you'll hear more from Ford shortly regarding your order". I suspect that they don't want to comment on the inner workings of Ford and not deal with negative feedback or issues like "but you said". In submitting my order and making order changes, things the customer is very much a part of, they handle them in a reasonable time frame (within a day for order submittal and half hour for order change).

It is somewhat frustrating, because I am just generally curious in where I stand. It ultimately doesn't really matter. I've decided to take the approach of just going with the flow and waiting for mother Ford to send me the information they said they would. It is working for me so far.

 

[Lilj4425]

So what did we learn?

 

[Erock]

We learned that patience is a long forsaken virtue... along with several others. Well, I think we already knew this before this thread... so maybe we didn’t learn anything... lol

 

[Bdisco]

 

[Ryan79260]

So what did we learn?

Yep, nothing! But always good for a distraction.

 

[TJconvert2.7]

I went to my dealer last night.

the good news? I’m the priority order.

the bad news? My jaw is sore and my throat is bruised.

 

[mtap]

18 pages...what’s the decision?

Burn at the stake? Or Roll out the red carpet?

 

[Montana Bronco]

I went to my dealer last night.

the good news? I’m the priority order.

the bad news? I’m paying $35,000 ADM

 

[Lilj4425]

I went to my dealer last night.

the good news? I’m the priority order.

the bad news? I’m getting a Subaru.

 

[subshooter]

18 pages...what’s the decision?

Burn at the stake? Or Roll out the red carpet?

I think he is credible and has a VIN. Good for him.

Sounds like Ford is throwing in some easy to make customer orders in the mannequin mix to continue the excitement and hype.

 

[Evolkidbell]

1) Isn't this different than the process you (dealer) told me that would be followed e.g., everyone would find out in May when to expect their build based time stamp, dealer allocation, and options? -- He indicated that it is a slight change to the process he expected and that he is doing everything he can to help his customers get the Bronco they want as quickly as possible.

2) When do you think the first 7 will show up at the dealership? -- He said Ford had messaged late May/early June but he thought it would be more like mid June.

Interesting.
My dealer called me last week and the person I talked to was not my regular dealer rep.
Wanted to double check my build and ask about sound deadening for my top.
They are working to get people their Broncos as soon as they can.

I asked about number in line and allocation, I was surprised the allocation dropped by about 20 units, and my place in line jumped down 10 spots.
That said, she said the communication from Ford was very sparse but to expect to see units late June. She said expect Mid July -August for delivery.
Also said their Mannequin is expected late May/Early June and I am on the short list for first test drives. Wouldn't tell me the Series they were getting.

 

[KTP 30]

not really, Ford will produce runs of the greatest order amounts of a particular model...if there is a run of 10,000 of the same vehicle and nearly the same specs, that’s what they make first and foremost. They won’t be making small runs of orders and changing setups every other few days. Granted if they somehow run out of 2.7 engines ..that’s obvious. I don’t think any of the first 15,000-20,000 reservations have to worry about shortages regardless of what they order.

You have no clue of what your talking about!

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