Dear Ford, please help if you are listening?

Roughstock11
Jul 19, 2023

I trust the dirt

Jul 19, 2023

Dear Ford,

We need your help.

We know you listen and respond at times on Bronco Nation.

My Raptor was supposed to be delivered last week. It wasn't. Please Ford if you are listening get us those plastic seat belt clips so we can experience all you have prepared for us with the Raptor off Rodeo and the awesome Bronco you have built for us. You must be frustrated as well.

The real frustration is no one knows anything. We are just left in limbo. Our dealer isn't sure what is happening. We are getting as much information from the internet as possible and this is what I have determined is going on. Broncos and Bronco Raptors are not shipping. Correct? If they are they will sit at the dealer until the recall is fixed. Correct? We are waiting on a plastic clip for the seat belts. Correct? As well some are saying this clip won't be ready until December. Correct?
December? It can't be so. This is the problem. No one knows anything.

All and all it seems we are left to try and figure out through the internet what is happening and take pieces of information from here and there and try to piece it together.

Any information from you dear Ford, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.'

Edit: July 19th - I understand if you don't respond. There is an official company line which needs to be respected and that area is probably not something you have control over or want to comment on. I get it. All good. I don't want to put you in a tough spot. Thanks for listening and perhaps you could relay some of our concerns.
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
Nick Petrangelo, DentonDreamMaker

I trust the dirt

Jul 20, 2023

#40
Science can be corrupted and politicized. Plenty of legitimate climatologists disagree with the "global warming" hypothesis, but the media march in lockstep with the official narrative. The founder of the Sierra Club doesn't buy into it. France's official national weatherman came out against it--and was promptly fired--a lesson to all would-be heretics.
You've said your piece. I've said mine. Neither of us is persuaded otherwise. I suggest we drop the subject and enjoy our Broncos.
Peace!

I am with you brother. Let's not go down this path. I am already pissed at not getting my vehicle. I understand @Uinata and their frustration. It is hard not be angry. I am letting it all go. I can't handle global warming garbage at this point. It may just send me over the edge...haha
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Chief Ron, Deano Bronc

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Jul 20, 2023

#41
So it’s the scientific fact that the globe is getting warmer you have issue with?

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Chief Ron, PSUTE

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Jul 20, 2023

#42

Oh S@%t you have done it now. Strap in....oh crap I can't my truck is sitting at Ford. Oh wait I still have my Black Diamond....awe...I am too lazy to reach for the seat belt anyway.
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
Chief Ron, Deano Bronc

Rank V

Jul 20, 2023

#43
So it is confirmed with my dealer. My very expensive Raptor which I was hanging on last week awaiting a phone call because it was supposed to ship (as confirmed by my dealer speaking with Ford about the shipment- It has been out of production since May 5th and just sitting there) is now sitting at Ford still awaiting a cheap plastic clip for the seat belt recall. It seems it will stay there until a fix or it will ship with no fix if Ford runs out of room. Our best bet is to get it fixed at Ford before it ships. I am hoping Ford gets on this and gets it fixed ASAP. I hope I don't go back to the end of the shipping line once they complete the recall but who knows. There is no way to find when this may get fixed and shipped. I think the poll above from @BostonBadlands is appropriate. It is absurd that we are not adult enough to put on a seat belt or not put on a seat belt because it may be too much effort. Wow...you can't write this stuff.

I have accepted the situation and I am now back to forgetting about it. Kinda tough as modifications keep getting shipped in. Just got my sill plate protectors yesterday and bought a 21 mm socket (rims) for the truck specifically to add with my torque wrench. Two other items are on the way. I have readied my Black Diamond, put the stock antenna back on, removed all my off road gear. Removed my "autostop eliminator" and a few other things. Well at least I am prepared for the phone call......Ford.....it's all up to you. I'm ready.

I feel your pain! 😭
My Raptor was built. Sat for 2 months. Finally arrived. Stop sale recall.
I work at Ford and get to stare at my baby every day.
I already have my wrap, lift, wheels, 40' tires just waiting.

I have muuuuultiple people in my Bronco club that all have the exact same recall on their Broncos they have owned since 2021 and Ford doesn't seem too worried about theirs. Just let us take delivery. Ill sign a damn waiver.

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Jul 20, 2023

#44
I feel your pain! 😭
My Raptor was built. Sat for 2 months. Finally arrived. Stop sale recall.
I work at Ford and get to stare at my baby every day.
I already have my wrap, lift, wheels, 40' tires just waiting.

I have muuuuultiple people in my Bronco club that all have the exact same recall on their Broncos they have owned since 2021 and Ford doesn't seem too worried about theirs. Just let us take delivery. Ill sign a damn waiver.

I'm with you. It is absurd we can't get delivery while there are thousands of others out there and it isn't even a real safty issue. It is an imbecile issue.

I would think it would be nice to be able to look at your Raptor every day and by working there you can ensure you get your fix as soon as possible I would imagine. However, it is probably hard looking at it and knowing you can't drive it. I am not sure which one is better. Glad yours is safe and sound awaiting the crazy fix. I was just thinking...my seat belts are code orange, I should get a pass seeing they are easier to see because you are more likely to put them on. haha. I bet they never thought of that....Imbecile is a very polite word for what I really want to say.

Your wrap, lift and tires sounds great. Look forward to seeing some pics. Hopefully not too far into the distant future.

If you hear anything about the timeline with the fix, please let me know.

Thanks and nice Raptor!
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
Chief Ron, PSUTE
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Jul 20, 2023

#45
I had the same thought. For fear of them not letting me drive off with my Bronco that I would hold off on elective service on the Bronco until the parts are readily available.
Lucky we just had the oil changed.
Once you own in it’s yours. They can keep you from taking delivery because it isn’t yours. I drove my 08Mustang for years with the stupid air bag recall. And that was a safety issue
Chief Ron, Jakob1972

Rank V

Jul 20, 2023

#46
I JUST GOT NEWS FROM MY SERVICE MANAGER! The fix just got sent out & the stop sale got removed from my VIN#!!!
Chief Ron, Jakob1972

I trust the dirt

Jul 20, 2023

#47
Wow........calling my dealer now
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Gyoja, Deano Bronc

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Jul 20, 2023

#48
Wow........calling my dealer now

Good ju ju heading your way from Montana!
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Chief Ron, Jakob1972
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Jul 20, 2023

#49
Some of these threads are very much like high school.🤣 Not this one!
Chief Ron, Jakob1972

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Jul 20, 2023

#50
Some of these threads are very much like high school.🤣 Not this one!

Again I deleted. Didn't what to high jack the thread with my sense of humor.....calling my dealer now....not like high school. I should have left it...
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
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Life is a Highway

Jul 20, 2023

#51
Again I deleted. Didn't what to high jack the thread with my sense of humor.....calling my dealer now....not like high school. I should have left it...
It was funny
Chief Ron, Roughstock11

I trust the dirt

Jul 20, 2023

#52
I haven't been able to get in touch with my dealer. Left him a couple of texts. On my Ford dashboard my Raptor had a recall notice on it yesterday and just now...NO RECALLS.. I can't believe it....
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
Chief Ron, PSUTE

GASQUATCH

Jul 20, 2023

#53
what's a seatbelt?
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Chief Ron, PSUTE

I trust the dirt

Jul 20, 2023

#54
what's a seatbelt?

It seems it's a thing you need a clip for so you will not be do discouraged to put it on. Who new?
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
Chief Ron, Jakob1972

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Jul 20, 2023

#55
I JUST GOT NEWS FROM MY SERVICE MANAGER! The fix just got sent out & the stop sale got removed from my VIN#!!!

!!!!!
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Chief Ron, PSUTE

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Jul 20, 2023

#56
Racing harnesses ? Ford Perfomance branded harnesses at a slight upcharge or free because of headaches and ulcers installed immediately and everyone wins.
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Chief Ron, Jakob1972

Rank V

Jul 20, 2023

#57
PURCHASED!

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Chief Ron, frdfan

I trust the dirt

Jul 20, 2023

#58
PURCHASED!

Oh wow!!! Awesome!!!! I am so pleased for you...and thanks for letting us know the good news. I am waiting for my dealer to call anytime as he was on the road when I got in contact with him.

You look great beside your Raptor!

Congratulations!!!!!!
23 Bronco Raptor, code orange belts, keyless, lux, leather trim/suede seats, carbon fibre, shadow black
Chief Ron, Jakob1972

Rank II

Jul 20, 2023

#59
Science can be corrupted and politicized. Plenty of legitimate climatologists disagree with the "global warming" hypothesis, but the media march in lockstep with the official narrative. The founder of the Sierra Club doesn't buy into it. France's official national weatherman came out against it--and was promptly fired--a lesson to all would-be heretics.
You've said your piece. I've said mine. Neither of us is persuaded otherwise. I suggest we drop the subject and enjoy our Broncos.
Peace!

I love how everyone has assumed that I am talking about "man made" climate change!!! I haven't stated any opinions on that. Only pointed out how physics works and the fact that the earth's temperatures are trending up (just as they trended down thousands of years ago and caused the an ice age). FYI, the founder of the Sierra Club died in 1914, I don't think he has an opinion on the matter these days!

You guys get riled up easy!! Yes, let's enjoy our Bronco's! Hopefully with parts shipping for the fix, mine will soon be freed from the dealer's lot too!
Jarrod
2023 Azure Gray Bronco Raptor
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