I surrender

BroncoFred
Mar 30, 2025

Rank V

Mar 30, 2025

As I embarked on my journey with my brand-new Bronco, fresh off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan, I was filled with immense excitement and anticipation. Although I was one of the unfortunate ones to encounter some issues, I chose to view them as opportunities for growth and improvement. The problems I faced, including a leaky front differential, unexplained coolant loss, reverse camera failure, hood latch sensor failure, and roof panel misalignment, were mostly resolvable, and I was more than willing to work through them. However, the persistent challenge I faced for 22 of the 28 months I owned my dream car was the recurring failures of the screen, radio, and USB. Despite the dealerships' best efforts, including replacing the APIM twice and attempting to reprogram it, the issue persisted. I was assured that Ford was diligently working on a software fix, but as the days turned into months, my patience began to wane. Tomorrow, I will be surrendering my vehicle to the dealer under the lemon law, marking the end of a chapter. As I embark on this new journey, I am filled with a sense of hope and optimism, knowing that every setback is an opportunity for growth. I am grateful for the connections I made along the way, and I wish everyone in the Bronco Nation all the best on their adventures. Who knows what the future holds? Perhaps our paths will cross again, and we can share more stories of perseverance and triumph.

Take care,
Bronco Fred
2023 Bronco,Black Diamond 🏴‍☠️ Velocity Blue 🟦, 4Door, SAS, MIC, Mid, 2.7m, Orig Order: 9/10/21 Blend Date: 11/30/22. Built: 12/02, Shipped 12/4, Arrived at dealer on 12/23, Took possession on 12/30/22!!! 476 Days after ordering.
Goodyear, AZ 🌵🔆
MWNew, BuckYeah

No Ragerts

Apr 10, 2025

#20
I am kinda intrigued by the new Scout. The hybrid one. And would have to be the SUV not the truck one.

The new Scout should be bad@ss!
I am a day 1 reservation holder for a Traveller (SUV) with Rex - hopefully, 2026 delivery.
- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)
TK1215

Certified Un-Influencer

Apr 11, 2025

#21
Um....hybrid? First I ever heard of such. My resentment may soften a little.
My first off-roading was a summer job with a minerals research outfit in the Sonora Desert, 1965: Scouts with three sticks. Too bad VW isn't offering the Scout with an ICE line.
210superair, TK1215
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Apr 11, 2025

#22
Um....hybrid? First I ever heard of such. My resentment may soften a little.
My first off-roading was a summer job with a minerals research outfit in the Sonora Desert, 1965: Scouts with three sticks. Too bad VW isn't offering the Scout with an ICE line.
Have an electric with a small gas extender engine

Reality Show Host

Apr 11, 2025

#23
I was open to getting a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or even a fully electric vehicle at some point. Not anymore. The fires in L.A. have turned these battery-laden vehicles into superfund clean-up sites. They were brought into existence to help the environment but have done the opposite. They're just toxic time bombs waiting to go off.
Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
MWNew, BroncoFred

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