📣 Ford announces MIC hardtop solution (program 21B49): unscheduled orders will get MY2022, delivered & built Broncos will have tops replaced

[Wanted33]

I believe the statement was they were holding pricing as long as your order didn’t significantly change in price/spec - I believe jumping trims is that exact exception.

Oh my, I must have missed that somewhere along the line. With all the crap going on, and all the delays I would think Ford would let those of us that have been waiting so long order any trim we want in '22. It's no skin off their teeth, and they still make a profit. But that would make sense, and there has been very little that has made sense in this entire roll out.

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[Uplander]

I'm assuming today's hardtop production was zero... Nadda... Zilch.... Squat.
Are they trying to make "good" V1 hardtops in the meantime?? If that's even possible, then why even retool for a new top?
Are they making more bad tops just for something to cover the truck while they park it and wait for a V2 top? Doubt it....
They're making soft top Bronco's exclusively right now AFAIK. Production FE's will be the first trucks to get the new top.

Didn’t Ross say:

“Once that happens, they have committed to building new MIC hardtops for all units that have already been delivered, then the "bad batch" Broncos trapped at MAP, THEN for production of new units.” ??

 

[SVTLightning]

I would also like to think the number of acceptable tops produced daily is anything other than zero.

Anyone know what to look for in a V2 top? I stopped by my dealer and they were holding a 2 door for an out of town customer. I didn't see anything wrong with the top.

Nice rounded edge

No sign of honeycomb or snakeskin

Usually the joint between the side panel and rear panel was where the biggest issues were noticed if they are rolled like the front edge now then you would be seeing an improved roof. Also the edge where the top meets the sides is known to be rough. Those are the ones to look at the closest.

 

[WuNgUn]

Didn’t Ross say:

“Once that happens, they have committed to building new MIC hardtops for all units that have already been delivered, then the "bad batch" Broncos trapped at MAP, THEN for production of new units.” ??

Yeah.... What'd I say?

 

[Uplander]

Yeah.... What'd I say?

“Production FE's will be the first trucks to get the new top.”

 

[WuNgUn]

“Production FE's will be the first trucks to get the new top.”

OH... I see where you're coming from now. Lol
I meant on the production line! Sorry...
FE's on the production line will have first dips on the new MIC's...
To be honest, I'm thinking the bad batchers and the already delivered MIC's will be split for priority. Unless a customer has his truck at the dealer because its leaking line a seive, Ford will wanna clear the lots of the bad batchers ASAP.

 

[Monster1926]

I would also like to think the number of acceptable tops produced daily is anything other than zero.

Anyone know what to look for in a V2 top? I stopped by my dealer and they were holding a 2 door for an out of town customer. I didn't see anything wrong with the top.

Nice rounded edge

No sign of honeycomb or snakeskin

That looks like an updated one to me TBH. The other ones I seen don’t look like that at all.

 

[Monster1926]

OH... I see where you're coming from now. Lol
I meant on the production line! Sorry...
FE's on the production line will have first dips on the new MIC's...
To be honest, I'm thinking the bad batchers and the already delivered MIC's will be split for priority. Unless a customer has his truck at the dealer because its leaking line a seive, Ford will wanna clear the lots of the bad batchers ASAP.

During the Q&A Esteban said they’re going to FIFO the new tops. I think it would be awfully foolish to build new units with shitty tops just to park them and replace them. I can see them splitting them up. X new tops go to the Float units and X go toward production.

 

[WuNgUn]

During the Q&A Esteban said they’re going to FIFO the new tops. I think it would be awfully foolish to build new units with shitty tops just to park them and replace them. I can see them splitting them up. X new tops go to the Float units and X go toward production.

I believe you're right... It's not gonna be as linear as Ford says it'll be. They'll need to clear the lots for new production as well. In all honestly, like I alluded to, if customers aren't in an emergency situation with their bad tops, I think they'll actually be 3rd in line or get a lesser portion of 2.0 MIC's

 

[Pitpup]

... I think they'll actually be 3rd in line or get a lesser portion of 2.0 MIC's

 

[MyBroncoNotYours]

Oh my, I must have missed that somewhere along the line. With all the crap going on, and all the delays I would think Ford would let those of us that have been waiting so long order any trim we want in '22. It's no skin off their teeth, and they still make a profit. But that would make sense, and there has been very little that has made sense in this entire roll out.

Oh yeah a lot hasn’t made sense. I mean why not hold pricing for everyone at time of order? I missed the deadline by 1 month and would love to have pricing the same but whatever. You’ll pay for it if you want it and Ford has more orders than they expected so I doubt they’re worried about losing surplus.

 

[Evolkidbell]

I would also like to think the number of acceptable tops produced daily is anything other than zero.

Anyone know what to look for in a V2 top? I stopped by my dealer and they were holding a 2 door for an out of town customer. I didn't see anything wrong with the top.

Nice rounded edge

No sign of honeycomb or snakeskin

Mine passed QC looking like this. Tops don’t “align” very well either.
Passenger front panel. Looks worse to the naked eye
The clamshell looks worse in some area but it’s hard to photograph.

 

[mpeugeot]

"...WE ARE GOING TO MAKE THIS RIGHT FOR EACH OF YOU."

Each of us? What an absolute crock of sh!t.

How exactly are you making this right for people who have ordered 2-door Broncos? Those customers have received absolutely ZERO consideration in all of this. No alternatives. No concessions. Spend more money on a 4-door is what you really think is reasonable and realistic for these customers? All the fault here is Ford's for choosing to partner with a company that could not deliver a crucial, make-or-break part for this vehicle. Not a trade war, not a pandemic. Ford is to blame.

Why should 2-door customers continue to have any faith in your empty claims of making things right?

@Ford Motor Company, how do you intend to make it right for him now??? I would love to know your answer?

May @elmystico rest in peace, I am saddened to hear of his passing.

 

[mpeugeot]

I would also like to think the number of acceptable tops produced daily is anything other than zero.

Anyone know what to look for in a V2 top? I stopped by my dealer and they were holding a 2 door for an out of town customer. I didn't see anything wrong with the top.

Nice rounded edge

No sign of honeycomb or snakeskin

Any idea on the blend date or how long this has been there????

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