Just ordered a new 2026 Base, 4 door, convertible with 7 speed manual. Can't wait to get it. Can anyone advise how long it might take to come in? The dealer stated the manuals arrive quicker, is that true?
Your dealer is blowing smoke. Ford builds vehicles in batches of similar vehicles, as they have to slightly retool the line for different trims. So (just as an example) they'll build base 4dr models for a couple weeks, then switch to 2dr Badlands/base for a couple weeks, etc. I don't really know what they batch together, but you get the idea.
Your Bronco will get built the next time they're doing a run of vehicles that are similar to your overall build and your order fits into that schedule.
My manual came in several weeks later than expected. Instead of 5-6 weeks that the dealer said, it was almost 12.
I ordered a '26 2 door manual Badlands on 6/20 and received an email on 7/16 which stated week of 8/31 production schedule with estimated October delivery. Not sure if the 4 door is going to be any quicker.