I have not had any issues with the 10R80 in my '19 Ford Ranger (22 months/21,000 miles). IMO, the 2.3L/10 speed has been the best powertrain combo I have owned.
I understand how you feel. I would go mow the lawn and wait for your WT. Although the wait has been difficult, there is something rewarding about waiting for your new Bronco that you special-ordered. As long as demand exceeds supply, prices will hold or maybe rise. But once Ford gets...
I believe it would depend on the specific mods and the potential buyer. Some mods can detract from resale values, while others may increase the value. I don't believe that residual values or trade-in values increase because of lift for example. The Bronco will depreciate with or without mods.
I don't drive much anymore. I am retired and what little work I do is from home. My lifetime average mpg for my '19 Ranger is 20.9 (22 months/19,000 miles). I expect similar results with my Bronco. However, if I was commuting for a job, I might think differently.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I would never pull money out of an investment to pay for a depreciating asset. This is actually a good time to put more in the market. Maybe it's just me, but I don't consider a Bronco as an investment, except for potentially the MY21 First Editions...
I understand your frustration. I'm still waiting on mine, but for a much shorter period of time than many on here. At least you are not demanding some sort of compensation for your inconvenience like 0% interest, free accessories or something else that many on here feel entitled to receiving...
I would only use Ford for service, especially since you have points to use. If friends and family cannot recommend a Ford dealer, check out on-line reviews.
I called Ford and was told my Bronco was built but is being held at MAP because of the chip shortage. Now I know why the Dirt Mountain mob was so frustrated! Ford was not able to provide a new estimated date but noted that the original estimated delivery date had not changed...
My original reservation was for a BL, primarily because I like the factory 33s and the grille. But once I started researching the other trims, the BB made the most sense for my needs and budget. This is a daily driver for me and likely my last vehicle. I'm not an off-roader, so the BB will be...
My Blend Date is today. When accessing Modules Tracking, do I just enter the VIN? Or is there a sign-in or download step? It looks like Modules populate shortly after the Blend Date. My Tear Tag = DGA.
Me too. I've retired twice now. I realize that there are better opportunities for my money, but if that was a concern, I wouldn't be buying a new vehicle at MSRP. I expect to get $39K for my Ranger, which is all equity, leaving about $3K difference.