Good job Marty. Maybe people are pissed that Ford took orders for trucks it can't build? Or that they aren't being honest about what is going on? Or that they aren't really communicating with customers effectively about delays? But maybe you are right and it's the fault of the people who ordered trucks...
Chips, it’s the only reason. Your truck is sitting in a lot awaiting chips. Since we know the build projection for hybrids is increasing March / April, I’m guessing that chips are scheduled for delivery at that time. We know things don’t happen quickly so reasonable to think more like April/may.I am besides myself fed up with this. The vehicle ordered on 6/26, was built on 12/10, and yet it will sit for at least 4 months. I need an explanation. @fordvideoguy
My glass still half full and confident my truck will arrive someday?
what it says to me is that Ford was not prepared for what market conditions were and came to market too soon. They are totally to blame if they didn’t have full rein of their supply chain.
I don't think anyone is blaming Ford for a shortage of parts, that's you projecting maybe? They are mostly just frustrated with the situation in general. And those that are blaming Ford are most likely blaming them for not being up front on estimated delivery dates when orders were initially being placed. This over year long wait has happened to many bronco buyers so it's not like they couldn't have foreseen this. When I placed my order I was told September or October of 2021 is when it will be delivered. It's pretty clear they knew that was not at all feasible and just shows that Ford was being slightly disingenuous with their potential customers.
I do not believe this comment about delivery delays is idiotic at all. It is called frustration which you may not have experienced yet. If you believe Ford has part shortages you just may be the one being fooled. Ford now has a new business model. Order a vehicle and wait for it to be built or purchase off the Lot and pay a premium. Ford now knows exactly how many vehicles it needs to build and if you do not wait for it it will be sold by the dealer. No more overstocked Lots that have to offer discounts to move them. Ford Stock is up tremendously and expect other car makers to follow. Next year and every year after it will be a different part shortage to keep this new business model afloat. By way not nice calling others idiots because you disagree with them.
I don't blame Ford for the chip shortage. I blame Ford for bringing a vehicle to market during a time when everyone was aware of production and shipping issues. Then poor management by stating production will continue, leading us to believe they had resolved supply issues, only to have delivery dates pushed back time and time again. Now this has gone on so many times with the latest news of delivery dates of May or June. When does Ford make good on deliveries for their customers?
Is Ford building Mavericks without chips, then storing them like they've done with other models?
I also heard that a batch they got in December were defective. But yes there are trucks built just like mine sitting in the Mexican desert awaiting a fresh supply of chips.
Chip ShortagesI am besides myself fed up with this. The vehicle ordered on 6/26, was built on 12/10, and yet it will sit for at least 4 months. I need an explanation. @fordvideoguy
