Makes no sense at all to hold vehicles if it is only a cosmetic issue as Ford has stated. Ship the ones that are built and let the dealer install the new top when available.
I was notified by Ford yesterday, that my Bronco was indeed built and sitting on the ground in Michigan. I was also told it was only an appearance issue and not a safety issue. This being the case, why in the world don't they just ship them and replace the tops when available. I'm sure I'm not...