Benefit of Long Wait Times for Build : Reliability and Quality (Theoretically)

[Mike]

Theoretically Ford should be using the delays to tweak quality control issues and we should end up with more reliable and sturdier trucks with the later builds.

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[FakeCowboy]

Theoretically Ford should be using the delays to tweak quality control issues and we should end up with more reliable and sturdier trucks with the later builds.

The reality is that their production line is probably completely overtaxed with added shifts and overtime. I would say that statistically you'll see lower quality control during this period considering that many workers are probably working added shifts and are probably not exactly in peak form.

 

[Mike]

Possibly but discounting human error known issues will be remedied.

 

[Rickus]

The reality is that their production line is probably completely overtaxed with added shifts and overtime. I would say that statistically you'll see lower quality control during this period considering that many workers are probably working added shifts and are probably not exactly in peak form.

Or it could be worse by bringing on new workers with minimum training.

 

[NJ Pinelands]

Now that we have heard from the glass half-empty and the glass broke sectors lol, gives people a lot of time to save for bigger down payments.

 

[Mike]

Are production lines overtaxed? They’re building less vehicles than they would if there was no chip shortage.

I know allot of people waiting out the delays before ordering anything

 

[FakeCowboy]

Are production lines overtaxed? They’re building less vehicles than they would if there was no chip shortage.

I know allot of people waiting out the delays before ordering anything

I don't think that's accurate. The Bronco Sport and the Maverick which are both produced on the same line at the Hermosillo plant are both selling in greater numbers than Ford anticipated. On top of that, Ford is making the trucks and leaving out the modules that are short in supply and parking them in a lot. They've added shifts and are producing both vehicles round the clock and on weekends as well so clearly they're making more than they anticipated. Just because they're short control modules doesn't mean they're not producing vehicles, they're just not producing the vehicles that require those specific modules which is why there are so many Hybrid lux package people upset but they're still building more mavericks and bronco sports than they anticipated selling.

 

[teh603]

Now that we have heard from the glass half-empty and the glass broke sectors lol, gives people a lot of time to save for bigger down payments.

Yeah, that's sorta my take on it. Save up, make a bigger down payment, and then have a way smaller monthly.

 

[NJ Pinelands]

Yes,

Yeah, that's sorta my take on it. Save up, make a bigger down payment, and then have a way smaller monthly.

it will help a lot. I know that wasn’t the original post question, but there are always positives . Another is we won’t have them delivered and driving immediately in snow, ice, salt, etc.

 

[NJ Pinelands]

The amount ordered for the 2023 model is going to make this seem like nothing. Once people start seeing them in the wild and then at some point, TV ads, BOOM !!!

 

[FriscoTXJoe]

My favorite is mint chocolate chip.

This posting is as accurate as any speculation if not even more accurate.

 

[Mavonorder]

Are production lines overtaxed? They’re building less vehicles than they would if there was no chip shortage.

I know allot of people waiting out the delays before ordering anything

I was at a car plant a few months ago and the work was being done at a VERY slow pace. And this plant was building high margin trucks and getting chips from other plants which build low margin cars. So the slow production at all assembly plants these days means line workers have more time than usual to get their job done right. If there are vehicle defects, it's more likely to be in the parts themselves or the assembly process which Ford can fix as they find out about the problems. The leaky gas tanks for instance should be an easy"process issue" to fix.

 

[teh603]

The amount ordered for the 2023 model is going to make this seem like nothing. Once people start seeing them in the wild and then at some point, TV ads, BOOM !!!

Let's hope they do ads. The only reason I found out about it was CNN did a review of it. Otherwise it'll end up like the Nissan Juke- fun to drive but discontinued because nobody was buying it.

 

[PNWMaverick]

Quality and quarks will be improved as time goes on, that is normal. The gloom and doom from others is a little extreme. Although, there is truth in the statement that newer workers will not be as proficient as the seasoned workers.

An example of a process improving is that of the SIBL and gas tank holes. That was corrected and on the quick.

 

[NJ Pinelands]

Let's hope they do ads. The only reason I found out about it was CNN did a review of it. Otherwise it'll end up like the Nissan Juke- fun to drive but discontinued because nobody was buying it.

To prove your point, I have never heard of a car called the Juke. I have heard of and seen in concert many times, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes.

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