Ford Marketing Finally Told Me The Truth Today

Hudman316
Jul 07, 2022

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

Ford sent me an email on 06/10/2022 informing that my Bronco was built on 06/08/2022. I called Ford Marketing on 06/10/2022 to verify it was built with no chip or part holds. They assure me that there were no holds and it was released for shipping

The Backdoor app posted an estimated delivery window of 06/14 to 06/20.

I called Ford Marketing on 06/21/2022. They told me that my status would update later in the day and to call back tomorrow. The following day they informed me that my estimated delivery was bumped to 06/25 - 07/01. They did not know why it was bumped. It was showing built and released for shipping.

My salesman checked the status on 06/27/2022 on his end and it showed as built / plant hold. There was nothing noting what the hold was based on. I called Ford Marketing the same day and initially they told me it built and released on their end. When I told them what my salesman saw they “double checked” the system and said the did see it listed as built / plant hold. They had no idea what the hold was based on but said if it was a chip hold it would be recorded as a chip hold.

My estimated delivery window was bumped without any notice on 06/29/2022 on the Backdoor tracker to 07/02 to 07/08.

I called Ford Marketing on 07/02/2022 to try to see what was the delay. I was informed that my Bronco was previously recorded as “on delay” (new terminology to me in this ordeal) and the delay was removed. There’s no holds and it’s released to shipping and will arrive by 07/08/2022. She said the delay was due to convoy shortages.

Two Broncos were delivered to my dealership (20 miles from MAP) on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Proof the convoys are running.

Ford sent an email during the late evening on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 informing me that my original estimated delivery window of 06/14 to 06/20 was bumped to 07/02 - 07/08 (same dates as reported on the Ford Backdoor app 5 says earlier ??????).

I called Ford Marketing today (07/07/2022) to see if the status had changed. I was informed it is reported as built / delay / plant hold and that has been the case since it was declared built on 06/08/2022. I told her what I was told in my previous communications and felt that I was lied to. She said she was sorry and didn’t understand why I wasn’t told it was on hold. As expected, she was unable to tell me why the hold is based on.

The only good thing is now I can stop checking the shipping status 25 times per day because it’s obviously not coming anytime soon snd their estimated shipping windows are nonsense.

I hope you guys have better luck than me.


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Steve777468, Dimo302
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Wash Me

Jul 07, 2022

#1
Ford sent me an email on 06/10/2022 informing that my Bronco was built on 06/08/2022. I called Ford Marketing on 06/10/2022 to verify it was built with no chip or part holds. They assure me that there were no holds and it was released for shipping

The Backdoor app posted an estimated delivery window of 06/14 to 06/20.

I called Ford Marketing on 06/21/2022. They told me that my status would update later in the day and to call back tomorrow. The following day they informed me that my estimated delivery was bumped to 06/25 - 07/01. They did not know why it was bumped. It was showing built and released for shipping.

My salesman checked the status on 06/27/2022 on his end and it showed as built / plant hold. There was nothing noting what the hold was based on. I called Ford Marketing the same day and initially they told me it built and released on their end. When I told them what my salesman saw they “double checked” the system and said the did see it listed as built / plant hold. They had no idea what the hold was based on but said if it was a chip hold it would be recorded as a chip hold.

My estimated delivery window was bumped without any notice on 06/29/2022 on the Backdoor tracker to 07/02 to 07/08.

I called Ford Marketing on 07/02/2022 to try to see what was the delay. I was informed that my Bronco was previously recorded as “on delay” (new terminology to me in this ordeal) and the delay was removed. There’s no holds and it’s released to shipping and will arrive by 07/08/2022. She said the delay was due to convoy shortages.

Two Broncos were delivered to my dealership (20 miles from MAP) on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Proof the convoys are running.

Ford sent an email during the late evening on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 informing me that my original estimated delivery window of 06/14 to 06/20 was bumped to 07/02 - 07/08 (same dates as reported on the Ford Backdoor app 5 says earlier ??????).

I called Ford Marketing today (07/07/2022) to see if the status had changed. I was informed it is reported as built / delay / plant hold and that has been the case since it was declared built on 06/08/2022. I told her what I was told in my previous communications and felt that I was lied to. She said she was sorry and didn’t understand why I wasn’t told it was on hold. As expected, she was unable to tell me why the hold is based on.

The only good thing is now I can stop checking the shipping status 25 times per day because it’s obviously not coming anytime soon snd their estimated shipping windows are nonsense.

I hope you guys have better luck than me.


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Bummer ! Hope your you get soon !
Res 7/24/20 - 4dr Badlands 2.7- MIC-- High - Hot Pepper- Mod-- 8/12 Blend Date -Del 9/12/22
Hudman316

Rank V

Jul 07, 2022

#2
That sucks... having it built and sitting somewhere is almost worse than not yet being built at all. :confused:
Wildtrak ⁞ 4 DR ⁞ HOSS 3.0 ⁞ Area51 ⁞ Lux+Leather ⁞ Tow ⁞ MIC+Sunrider Top ⁞ Res 5/11/21, Rec'd 9/30/22
glamosaurus, MobScene13

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

#3
That's crazy... Hope you get your rig soon! You'll be behind the wheel before you know it.
22 Badlands | Eruption Green | 4Dr | 2.7L | Sasquatch | Lux | Tow | MGV | MIC | Mod Bumper
Ordered
: 11/27/21 | Production: 10/25/22 | Blend: 10/26/22 | Built: 10/26/22 | Shipped: 11/08/22 | Delivered: 11/09/22
Progress pics and full build details can be found in my profile posts.
BigBender, Hudman316

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

#4
Thanks guys. I only wish they would have been honest about the hold from the start and that they cared enough to follow through and find out what is holding up shipping. I don’t think that’s too much to ask. Ford needs to do better.
MobScene13, Marmot

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

#5
Thanks guys. I only wish they would have been honest about the hold from the start and that they cared enough to follow through and find out what is holding up shipping. I don’t think that’s too much to ask. Ford needs to do better.

Yeah... that is the sad part. Honesty & transparency go a long way.
22 Badlands | Eruption Green | 4Dr | 2.7L | Sasquatch | Lux | Tow | MGV | MIC | Mod Bumper
Ordered
: 11/27/21 | Production: 10/25/22 | Blend: 10/26/22 | Built: 10/26/22 | Shipped: 11/08/22 | Delivered: 11/09/22
Progress pics and full build details can be found in my profile posts.

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

#6
Yeah... that is the sad part. Honesty & transparency go a long way.

One other glaring issue is Ford is causing a lot of grief for their customers by sending emails far too early on in the process with estimated dates they know they can’t meet. I see no value in that for anyone. I believe they should email you the day it boards a convoy or train to let you know it’s on its way.
Fox-4, MobScene13

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

#7
Well yours is built so......no, I don't have better luck than you.
Badlands | Sasquatch | Cyber Orange | 2.7L | Lux | Soft Top
Hudman316

That's a terrible idea, when do we start?

Jul 07, 2022

#8
One other glaring issue is Ford is causing a lot of grief for their customers by sending emails far too early on in the process with estimated dates they know they can’t meet. I see no value in that for anyone. I believe they should email you the day it boards a convoy or train to let you know it’s on its way.
*chuckle* ... and a lot of people are already complaining that Ford isn't sending them emails even when nothing has changed. Personally, I would prefer it if they simply sent a "regular" email with your status, what ever it is. that way. you aren't left wondering or having to chase down Ford Marketing or your salesman.
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4 Door BadSquatch | Soft-top | Velocity Blue | 2.7 Auto
RETmed14!, SuperMike
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Jul 07, 2022

#9
@Hudman316, that really sucks and hopefully they get it figured out and shipped to your dealership. How many days so far since you placed your reservation?
Hudman316

Rank V

Jul 07, 2022

#10
Ford sent me an email on 06/10/2022 informing that my Bronco was built on 06/08/2022. I called Ford Marketing on 06/10/2022 to verify it was built with no chip or part holds. They assure me that there were no holds and it was released for shipping

The Backdoor app posted an estimated delivery window of 06/14 to 06/20.

I called Ford Marketing on 06/21/2022. They told me that my status would update later in the day and to call back tomorrow. The following day they informed me that my estimated delivery was bumped to 06/25 - 07/01. They did not know why it was bumped. It was showing built and released for shipping.

My salesman checked the status on 06/27/2022 on his end and it showed as built / plant hold. There was nothing noting what the hold was based on. I called Ford Marketing the same day and initially they told me it built and released on their end. When I told them what my salesman saw they “double checked” the system and said the did see it listed as built / plant hold. They had no idea what the hold was based on but said if it was a chip hold it would be recorded as a chip hold.

My estimated delivery window was bumped without any notice on 06/29/2022 on the Backdoor tracker to 07/02 to 07/08.

I called Ford Marketing on 07/02/2022 to try to see what was the delay. I was informed that my Bronco was previously recorded as “on delay” (new terminology to me in this ordeal) and the delay was removed. There’s no holds and it’s released to shipping and will arrive by 07/08/2022. She said the delay was due to convoy shortages.

Two Broncos were delivered to my dealership (20 miles from MAP) on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Proof the convoys are running.

Ford sent an email during the late evening on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 informing me that my original estimated delivery window of 06/14 to 06/20 was bumped to 07/02 - 07/08 (same dates as reported on the Ford Backdoor app 5 says earlier ??????).

I called Ford Marketing today (07/07/2022) to see if the status had changed. I was informed it is reported as built / delay / plant hold and that has been the case since it was declared built on 06/08/2022. I told her what I was told in my previous communications and felt that I was lied to. She said she was sorry and didn’t understand why I wasn’t told it was on hold. As expected, she was unable to tell me why the hold is based on.

The only good thing is now I can stop checking the shipping status 25 times per day because it’s obviously not coming anytime soon snd their estimated shipping windows are nonsense.

I hope you guys have better luck than me.


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Ugh what a drag. I hope they come through for you sooner than later! Doesn't provide me with a lot of confidence for expedience on my order...
'22 barebones base, 4dr, non sas, softtop, 2.3 Area51.
Ordered 3/7/22, received 8/6/22 That's how you get it fast!
Hudman316

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

#11
Well yours is built so......no, I don't have better luck than you.

Let’s see:

When did you place your Y22 order?

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

#12
@Hudman316, that really sucks and hopefully they get it figured out and shipped to your dealership. How many days so far since you placed your reservation?

I placed my reservation on 6/10/2021 - ordered on 6/11/2021 - Y22 order on 10/08/2021
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Jul 07, 2022

#13
I placed my reservation on 6/10/2021 - ordered on 6/11/2021 - Y22 order on 10/08/2021
Wow that is some good luck! I was a late reservation 10/26/20, MY21 converted to order 3/6/21 and MY22 reorder on 10/15/21. Last go round was the first time I was skipped. I am guessing your dealership had some love from the zone manager and got an available allocation. I believe that the zone or area managers being able to move allocations around is probably the biggest factor on who gets what and when, Followed by parts constraints. That being said, Ford telling us that when you converted your order didn’t matter because reservation date and time stamp was the main factor and that when we placed our MY22 reorder didn’t matter because the original dates carried over, apparently doesn’t matter. At least some people found a way to get it sooner than later. Who knows maybe I will get lucky and get picked up over the next couple of weeks. I guess I should take a look at the changes that are coming for MY23. Let’s be realistic, nothing has really changed since this whole thing started.

Rank VI

Jul 07, 2022

#14
Wow that is some good luck! I was a late reservation 10/26/20, MY21 converted to order 3/6/21 and MY22 reorder on 10/15/21. Last go round was the first time I was skipped. I am guessing your dealership had some love from the zone manager and got an available allocation. I believe that the zone or area managers being able to move allocations around is probably the biggest factor on who gets what and when, Followed by parts constraints. That being said, Ford telling us that when you converted your order didn’t matter because reservation date and time stamp was the main factor and that when we placed our MY22 reorder didn’t matter because the original dates carried over, apparently doesn’t matter. At least some people found a way to get it sooner than later. Who knows maybe I will get lucky and get picked up over the next couple of weeks. I guess I should take a look at the changes that are coming for MY23. Let’s be realistic, nothing has really changed since this whole thing started.

I didn’t believe Ford would be able to honor all of those early reservations commitments when we switched over to Y22 orders. It would be a logistical nightmare. I firmly believe the line started over based on your Y22 date with the secondary factor being the trim level / models we ordered. I placed my Y22 Wildtrak order 7 days before you. Just my theory.
TK1215
Moderator

Life is a Highway

Jul 07, 2022

#15
I didn’t believe Ford would be able to honor all of those early reservations commitments when we switched over to Y22 orders. It would be a logistical nightmare. I firmly believe the line started over based on your Y22 date with the secondary factor being the trim level / models we ordered. I placed my Y22 Wildtrak order 7 days before you. Just my theory.
Mine is a BL Sasquatch so I am in a slightly different lane than you. All I know is that it is nice to see WT orders finally getting cranked out. For so long they weren’t getting built.
Deano Bronc, BroncoUp

That's a terrible idea, when do we start?

Jul 07, 2022

#16
I was at Valencia AutoNation Ford yesterday, and I saw a Wildtrack being delivered. Wonder who that belongs to...
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Hudman316

Rank VI

Jul 08, 2022

#17
Mine is a BL Sasquatch so I am in a slightly different lane than you. All I know is that it is nice to see WT orders finally getting cranked out. For so long they weren’t getting built.

I agree. I got word from a confidential and reliable source that my Bronco is on a part hold and should be delivered soon. I feel better knowing what the issue is. I don’t know why Ford Marketing doesn’t share details about the holds and delays. The details are in the files.
User 10564

Jul 08, 2022

#18
Yeah, that's pretty messed up

Along the same lines....a different story.
I had a 2012 Mustang. Used it in a trade to a ford dealer for a newer Mustang.
About 2 or 3 years ago, I got letters from Ford telling me of a recall on my 2012 Mustang airbags
I called and told the person I don't own the car anymore. This happened about 3 times before I stopped responding to the mailings
To this day I continue to get mailings about once a month informing me of the airbag recall

Yeah, that's pretty messed up
Hudman316
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Rank II

Jul 09, 2022

#19
Bummer ! Hope your you get soon !
Mine has been sitting for over 4 months.
MobScene13, Big Papa

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