Ford: Order Banks Pausing, PPF Removal, ‘Ice Mountain,’ FordPass Performance App, and More

Laura
Feb 23, 2022
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Feb 23, 2022

Head over to the latest news section to catch up on some key items:
  • Order banks pausing after March 7
  • PPF automatically removed from orders except Wildtrak
  • Pricing update acknowledgment with more info to come
  • Constrained items -- Tow Package and Hard Top
  • 'Ice Mountain' update
  • FordPass Performance App confirmed for this year.
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2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
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Feb 23, 2022

#40
Oh, good to know we have an understudy! lol
It seems that section of news needs some time with them before they want to speak on it. Does seem a little messy if it's not presented with clarity, so fair enough. It's a topic I can't speak to with knowledge.
That makes sense. The only thing more frustrating than a live stream with bad answers is a live stream with no answers. (y)

I shall wait... patiently-ish.

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Laura

Rank V

Feb 23, 2022

#41
That makes sense. The only thing more frustrating than a live stream with bad answers is a live stream with no answers. (y)

I shall wait... patiently-ish.

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Yep….I should have just asked Esteban his favorite Bronco color. Or if it’s true that the new WT “Hoss” 3.0 package was inspired by Country Music legend Waylon Jennings.
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Don't Follow Me ,I'm about to do something Stupid

Feb 23, 2022

#42
They really need to "Pause" dealer stock orders that count against allocation . At this point pausing retail customer orders doesn't really help a July 2020 reservationist that still has no clue if/when their Bronco will be built :(
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Feb 23, 2022

#43
They really need to "Pause" dealer stock orders that count against allocation . At this point pausing retail customer orders doesn't really help a July 2020 reservationist that still has no clue if/when their Bronco will be built :(
Eh... I'm up in the air about this personally.

Chances are they won't be able to fulfill the complete allocations numbers anyway—not enough components. So I don't think we're at risk of dealers maxing out their yearly allocations. Retail orders are automatically given priority over stock orders. So if Ford can't build retail orders because there are no components, I don't necessarily care if they build some 4-door soft top Base/Big Bend without lockers for dealers to sell on their lots.

I certainly would rather have Ford building some Broncos to reduce demand instead of building no Broncos just because they can't build retail orders.
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Feb 23, 2022

#44
Head over to the latest news section to catch up on some key items:
  • Order banks pausing after March 7
  • PPF automatically removed from orders except Wildtrak
  • Pricing update acknowledgment with more info to come
  • Constrained items -- Tow Package and Hard Top
  • 'Ice Mountain' update
  • FordPass Performance App confirmed for this year.
Will we finally get the Fordpass Performance App this year!? I have been waiting for this news for weeks now!
First Edition, 2 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Cactus Grey
Laura

Rank IV

Feb 23, 2022

#45
I drove by Ice Mountain today in Bellville to see if I could see mine sitting there! ;) There are just rows and rows of Broncos. ARGHHH!!!!
Sdakotabronco, PSUTE

Rank VI

Feb 23, 2022

#46
@tcc1525 How many rows? How many Broncos per row?
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Feb 24, 2022

#47
My understanding is that chips are available, but Ford has prioritized new line builds over Ice Mountain Broncos that have been sitting for the past 5 weeks and some of which (according to Ford) will sit for another 90 days. When train/rail time/rail yard time are factored in it appears some of the Ice Mountain bunch won’t receive their Broncos until Late June or early July.
We had a chip issue a month ago. Now we have a choose your poison issue.
Newly built Broncos are now being shipped directly to dealerships without a layover at ice mountain. What we now have is a Ford fairness issue in which they have prioritized new builds over Ice Mountain builds. This is not shocking nor unexpected. This callous template and obvious disregard for their customers was cast with the Dirt Mountain bunch from the summer of 2021.
The Ford wheels of progress will continue to turn, so what if a few thousand customers get caught up in the gears……full steam ahead.
Sorry if I missed reading this somewhere, but would anyone know or could answer if those Broncos sitting at Ice Mountain, most likely built in 2021, when they starting putting chips in, etc. and start shipping them out, will they be sold as MY2021 to those orders locked in with with price protection and those that were forced to convert to MY2022 will get an actual MY2022 build and not a weather aged Bronco from Ice Mountain.
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Rank V

Feb 24, 2022

#48
I drove by Ice Mountain today in Bellville to see if I could see mine sitting there! ;) There are just rows and rows of Broncos. ARGHHH!!!!
See any blue ones with a soft top?
Velocity Blue, Black Diamond, Soft Top, 2.3L, Auto, Tow, Mid. In production since 2/1. Rotting on Ice Mountain.

Rank VI

Feb 24, 2022

#49
@TX Bronco Billy If they were issued a 2021 VIN, they will always be a 2021 vehicle. You can't re-name it a 2022 just because it wasn't sold or delivered until 2022. Once the VIN is assigned, so is the model year.
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Team Jeff!!

Feb 24, 2022

#50
Sorry if I missed reading this somewhere, but would anyone know or could answer if those Broncos sitting at Ice Mountain, most likely built in 2021, when they starting putting chips in, etc. and start shipping them out, will they be sold as MY2021 to those orders locked in with with price protection and those that were forced to convert to MY2022 will get an actual MY2022 build and not a weather aged Bronco from Ice Mountain.
They have a 21MY VIN, so they are a 21MY, and price protection would mostly depend on if you have it for a prior to March 19th, 2021 order.
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TX Bronco Billy

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Feb 24, 2022

#51
I didn't get an email, should I be worried? Received the order confirmation email 2/1, nothing since.
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Feb 24, 2022

#52
I didn't get an email, should I be worried? Received the order confirmation email 2/1, nothing since.
It sounds like the emails went out to those who had reservations (aka: those who ordered/reserved between July 2020 and August 2021). So if you didn't order until Feb 1st this year, nothing to worry about.
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TailGunner

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Feb 24, 2022

#53
Ford has updated the Bronco Support FAQ page to give customers more information on current events.

Ordering and Next Steps
I have a Bronco SUV reservation but have not converted it to an order yet, what steps do I take to convert my reservation?
In an effort to continue prioritizing the orders we already have, we are pausing new retail orders of the 2022 model year Bronco after March 7, 2022. While there are no guarantees, make sure to convert your reservation to an order before then for the chance to get a 2022 model-year Bronco. If you want to continue to wait for 2023 MY options, like the painted roof, reservations will remain and carry over to 2023.

Why did Ford shut off retail orders for 2022 MY Broncos after March 7, 2022?
Due to the high demand, we are temporarily pausing new retail orders for Bronco vehicles, so we can prioritize existing order holders. We want you to know this is a temporary pause and our plan is to kick off ordering for the 2023 MY Bronco starting later this year. We are taking this action to help build more of your existing orders.

What’s the reason behind the latest backlog of Bronco SUVs at the lot near Willow Run Airport? Is it all chip-related? If so, any particular function?
This is chip related. The global semiconductor shortage continues to affect Ford’s North American plants along with automakers and other industries around the world. Behind the scenes, our teams have been working on how to maximize production, with a continued commitment to building every high-demand vehicle for our customers with the quality they expect. Our goal is to have all vehicles updated in the next 90 days, pending chip availability.

Can I update my order after the order bank is closed?
Yes, you can update your order up until your Bronco gets scheduled for production. Changing your series, equipment package, number of doors, or 4x4 system will cause your order to update with new mid-year price levels. See pricing FAQs for further information.

What importance do reservation timestamps have for 2022 MY scheduling?
All Bronco SUV orders will continue to be prioritized according to the time they were reserved, vehicle model and configuration selected, part availability, and the number of vehicles your dealer receives.

Why did Ford remove paint protection from 2022 MY Bronco orders?
In an effort to increase the chances of more Bronco orders being built in 2022, we are removing paint protection film from all orders except for the 2022 Bronco Wildtrak series.

If you still want paint protection film, reach out to your dealer about getting the dealer-installed paint protection film available from our Bronco Accessory catalog. Note: Installation is an additional cost. Please see your dealer for details. Otherwise, no action is needed from you at this time. Your order and pricing will be automatically adjusted down by $295 to reflect this update.

How long on average do you expect Bronco SUVs affected by the global semiconductor shortage to sit before production is finished and they are delivered?
Bronco SUVs are being updated and shipped daily. Our goal is to have all of them updated in the next 90 days, pending chip availability.

What can I do to get my order built sooner?
Trailer Tow continues to be a high-demand item with 60% of orders including this feature, while our build rate is only capable of 35%. Because of this imbalance, and to give you a better opportunity to get your Bronco in the 2022 model year, we are highly recommending you remove the Trailer Tow Option. The good news is we have an alternative trailer tow hitch system that can be installed by your dealer. Contact your dealer for assistance to remove Trailer Tow from your order and ask about the Trailer Hitch Kit (#MB3Z-19D520-A) and 4-pin Wiring Harness for Trailer Hitch Kit (#FT1Z-15A416-A). If you require a 7-pin connection for your trailering needs, please keep the factory option selected.

As we have previously shared, the Mold in Color (MIC) hardtop also continues to be constrained. To give your order a better chance of being built in 2022 model year, we recommend you switch to a soft top.

Can I place an order for a Bronco vehicle if I do not have a reservation?
Yes, the last day to do this is March 7th, 2022. You can work directly with your dealer to place an order. All Bronco orders will continue to be prioritized according to the time they were reserved, vehicle model and configuration selected, part availability, and the number of vehicles your dealer receives. As an alternative, a small amount of stock units may be available at your dealer for purchase.

What is being done by Ford to manage the timing and production of the Bronco SUV?
We are doing everything possible to ensure quality as we roll out the new Ford Bronco vehicle. To thank customers for your patience, we have also provided numerous customer satisfaction actions. These efforts have included:

  • Investing in Bronco parts supply chain, including the increased capacity of high-demand parts
  • Offering Price Protection on Manufactured Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) through 2023 MY for all reservation and order holders as of March 19, 2021
  • Providing up to $1,100 worth of FordPass Rewards points (eligibility based on customer’s order as of March 19, 2021) to use towards accessory purchases, like the fold-out tray table, door bags, roof racks, or some off-road lights. The full Bronco accessory catalog can be viewed on the Ford Accessories website.
  • Including no-charge sound deadening headliner roof material on all molded-in-color hardtops from the factory through 2022 MY
  • Offering free hardtop prep kits for all Bronco four-door vehicles equipped with soft top beginning with September 2021 production

What can I do if I cannot agree to a selling price with my dealer?
Dealers are independent franchises. The final price a customer will pay for any vehicle is agreed between themselves and a dealer that is at, below, or above MSRP. We recommend that all customers agree to a selling price with your dealer when an order is placed via a signed purchase agreement. If you have any further questions, please contact a member of our Bronco Support Team at 800-334-4375.

Who can I contact with questions besides my dealer?
Your dealer should be your primary contact for ordering information and delivery timing. If you have any further questions, please contact a member of our Bronco Support Team at 800-334-4375.

2022 MY Pricing
The most recent Build & Price update shows increased pricing for Bronco. Is this correct?
New pricing is currently reflected in Build & Price. We will share additional information on how this impacts current reservation and unscheduled order holders ahead of order banks opening on March 8, 2022.

Why are there price increases for the 2022 MY?
Prices change year-to-year to reflect market realities across all vehicle lines.

2022 MY Bronco Options & Feature Updates
What are the most notable updates for the 2022.5 MY?
As part of the model-year update, we are introducing the Everglades, Raptor, and the HOSS 3.0 package on Wildtrak.

What content is in the new HOSS 3.0 Package for Wildtrak?
Highlights of this new package include:

  • FOX 2.5-inch Internal Bypass Dampers
  • Upgraded steering rack from Bronco Raptor
  • Upgraded tie rods
  • A rear stabilizer bar
  • A powder-coated front bumper with tow hooks
  • Steel front bash plate  

Will existing order holders be able to order the new 2022.5 MY Bronco options?
Bronco special editions, like other Ford specialty vehicles, are produced in lower numbers annually. We are not able to guarantee availability for all existing order holders. That being said, the chance to order Everglades and HOSS 3.0 Package will be exclusively available to unscheduled order holders.

When will the new Bronco options for 2022.5 be available?
Deliveries for special edition Bronco vehicles (like the Bronco Raptor, Everglades, and Wildtrak with HOSS 3.0) start this summer.

How can I get a Bronco Everglades and the Wildtrak with HOSS 3.0 Package?
For the 2022 model year, all Bronco Everglades and HOSS 3.0 packages will go to existing unscheduled order holders. If you would like a chance at one these new models, make sure you have an unscheduled order prior to March 7, 2022. Starting on March 9, 2022, see your dealer to update your existing order to one of these new models.

When will the FordPass Performance App with Off-Road Navigation launch for the Bronco vehicle?
The FordPass Performance App will now launch in the 2022 calendar year. Stay tuned for more information.
Jam packed information right here. Thank you @Laura :)
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Rank III

Feb 24, 2022

#54
My understanding is that chips are available, but Ford has prioritized new line builds over Ice Mountain Broncos that have been sitting for the past 5 weeks and some of which (according to Ford) will sit for another 90 days. When train/rail time/rail yard time are factored in it appears some of the Ice Mountain bunch won’t receive their Broncos until Late June or early July.
We had a chip issue a month ago. Now we have a choose your poison issue.
Newly built Broncos are now being shipped directly to dealerships without a layover at ice mountain. What we now have is a Ford fairness issue in which they have prioritized new builds over Ice Mountain builds. This is not shocking nor unexpected. This callous template and obvious disregard for their customers was cast with the Dirt Mountain bunch from the summer of 2021.
The Ford wheels of progress will continue to turn, so what if a few thousand customers get caught up in the gears……full steam ahead.
Sorry if I missed reading this somewhere, but would anyone know or could answer if those Broncos sitting at Ice Mountain, most likely built in 2021, when they starting putting chips in, etc. and start shipping them out, will they be sold as MY2021 to those orders locked in with with price protection and those that were forced to convert to MY2022 will get an actual MY2022 build and not a weather aged Bronco from Ice Mountain.

I am wonder how many Mouse Houses get built in those Ice Mountain Broncos. You can’t leave a vehicle in a field in Michigan for that long and not end up with at least some rodent issues.
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Gimesnow
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Feb 24, 2022

#55
Jam packed information right here. Thank you @Laura :)
That is the best source for information everyone. Like Laura posted, please click on the FAQ link on the email from Ford. Something that most of us over look with every update from Ford. They always put the information out there you just have to make sure to find it and look at it
ResidualGenius

Rank V

Feb 24, 2022

#56
I am wonder how many Mouse Houses get built in those Ice Mountain Broncos. You can’t leave a vehicle in a field in Michigan for that long and not end up with at least some rodent issues.
Let’s hope there are some Michigan ferrel cats roaming ice mountain as well.
Gimesnow, The Real Sasquatch
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Feb 24, 2022

#57
I am wonder how many Mouse Houses get built in those Ice Mountain Broncos. You can’t leave a vehicle in a field in Michigan for that long and not end up with at least some rodent issues.
Are you kidding, if there was just one, there would be numerous posts and threads and forums and news articles about it!:ROFLMAO:
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Rank VI

Feb 24, 2022

#58
I am wonder how many Mouse Houses get built in those Ice Mountain Broncos. You can’t leave a vehicle in a field in Michigan for that long and not end up with at least some rodent issues.

Ugh! Even inside a garage isn't safe here in the midwest. During the 1st year of the pandemic, I worked from home and my car sat in the garage most of the time. Damn mice kept getting in my bird seed, so I thought I'd outsmart them and put it in my trunk. Well that...was....a....NIGHTMARE. They easily got in. I first discovered they were in the car when I smelled a weird smell. I found droplets on the center console between the front seats. I look up, and there is dried mouse pee coming out of the bluetooth microphone port in the headliner. Had to pull down the entire headliner and clean everything out. Tried everything to get rid of the smell...steam clean, deodorizers, enzymes, etc. The only thing that worked was running an ozone generator for an hour with the car all sealed up. All around...would not recommend.
Badlands | Sasquatch | Cyber Orange | 2.7L | Lux | Soft Top
Gimesnow, The Real Sasquatch

Rank V

Feb 24, 2022

#59
I didn't get an email, should I be worried? Received the order confirmation email 2/1, nothing since.

It sounds like the emails went out to those who had reservations (aka: those who ordered/reserved between July 2020 and August 2021). So if you didn't order until Feb 1st this year, nothing to worry about.

I ordered on 16 October 2021, and I have not received this email. No email from Ford beyond my initial order confirmation.
May the Ford be with you, always.
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