Missing Aux switches

BuffaloBronco

Hi All,
I wanted to get some opinions and recommendations for the situation I'm in.
I'm a "day one" reservation holder and ordered a Big Bend, manual trans with very limited accessories. One of the few accessories I ordered was the overhead auxiliary switches on my Bronco. It was a no-brainer because I have intensions to add accessories to my vehicle and the switches and wiring would be a huge bonus.
My 2021 Ford Bronco arrived at the dealership Monday, 1/3/22 but unfortunately Ford forgot to install the aux switches during the manufacturing process. In my mind this is a huge oversight because the wires are run thought the vehicle during the assembly process, minimizing many protentional issues that come with aftermarket accessories wiring.
The dealership has been less than stellar, basically ignoring the oversite. after almost a week of ignoring me they basically said, "we will have to reimburse you for the switches. I told them that this is a very important option for my order. They responded by telling me they were going to reach out to a local repair and accessory shop and see if they could install them.
I am not interested in the reimbursement or having some schmuck run wires through my new vehicle. (if that is even a thing)
Has anyone else had a similar issue with their order? If so, what was the remedy?

Thanks in advance!,
Jeffrey

bobraz

Hi Jeffrey,
It was my understanding the wiring is all there already. The option just deletes the sunglass holder and replaces it with the bank of switches. So, you should be able to add the switches or source your own after the fact. Have the dealership check the left side fuse bank in front of the firewall under the hood -there should be prepped wiring there already.

BuffaloBronco

Hi All,
I wanted to get some opinions and recommendations for the situation I'm in.
I'm a "day one" reservation holder and ordered a Big Bend, manual trans with very limited accessories. One of the few accessories I ordered was the overhead auxiliary switches on my Bronco. It was a no-brainer because I have intensions to add accessories to my vehicle and the switches and wiring would be a huge bonus.
My 2021 Ford Bronco arrived at the dealership Monday, 1/3/22 but unfortunately Ford forgot to install the aux switches during the manufacturing process. In my mind this is a huge oversight because the wires are run thought the vehicle during the assembly process, minimizing many protentional issues that come with aftermarket accessories wiring.
The dealership has been less than stellar, basically ignoring the oversite. after almost a week of ignoring me they basically said, "we will have to reimburse you for the switches. I told them that this is a very important option for my order. They responded by telling me they were going to reach out to a local repair and accessory shop and see if they could install them.
I am not interested in the reimbursement or having some schmuck run wires through my new vehicle. (if that is even a thing)
Has anyone else had a similar issue with their order? If so, what was the remedy?

Thanks in advance!,
Jeffrey

ResidualGenius

Nope, been shown in a couple of videos there are no wires running anywhere for that. @1Five1 Garage has a video

ResidualGenius

So it was on your build sheet and order? I would be calling Ford screw the dealerships, they dont really care

BuffaloBronco

Hi All,
I wanted to get some opinions and recommendations for the situation I'm in.
I'm a "day one" reservation holder and ordered a Big Bend, manual trans with very limited accessories. One of the few accessories I ordered was the overhead auxiliary switches on my Bronco. It was a no-brainer because I have intensions to add accessories to my vehicle and the switches and wiring would be a huge bonus.
My 2021 Ford Bronco arrived at the dealership Monday, 1/3/22 but unfortunately Ford forgot to install the aux switches during the manufacturing process. In my mind this is a huge oversight because the wires are run thought the vehicle during the assembly process, minimizing many protentional issues that come with aftermarket accessories wiring.
The dealership has been less than stellar, basically ignoring the oversite. after almost a week of ignoring me they basically said, "we will have to reimburse you for the switches. I told them that this is a very important option for my order. They responded by telling me they were going to reach out to a local repair and accessory shop and see if they could install them.
I am not interested in the reimbursement or having some schmuck run wires through my new vehicle. (if that is even a thing)
Has anyone else had a similar issue with their order? If so, what was the remedy?

Thanks in advance!,
Jeffrey

BuffaloBronco

Hi All,
I wanted to get some opinions and recommendations for the situation I'm in.
I'm a "day one" reservation holder and ordered a Big Bend, manual trans with very limited accessories. One of the few accessories I ordered was the overhead auxiliary switches on my Bronco. It was a no-brainer because I have intensions to add accessories to my vehicle and the switches and wiring would be a huge bonus.
My 2021 Ford Bronco arrived at the dealership Monday, 1/3/22 but unfortunately Ford forgot to install the aux switches during the manufacturing process. In my mind this is a huge oversight because the wires are run thought the vehicle during the assembly process, minimizing many protentional issues that come with aftermarket accessories wiring.
The dealership has been less than stellar, basically ignoring the oversite. after almost a week of ignoring me they basically said, "we will have to reimburse you for the switches. I told them that this is a very important option for my order. They responded by telling me they were going to reach out to a local repair and accessory shop and see if they could install them.
I am not interested in the reimbursement or having some schmuck run wires through my new vehicle. (if that is even a thing)
Has anyone else had a similar issue with their order? If so, what was the remedy?

Thanks in advance!,
Jeffrey

ResidualGenius

Nope, been shown in a couple of videos there are no wires running anywhere for that. @1Five1 Garage has a video

BuffaloBronco

Hi All,
I wanted to get some opinions and recommendations for the situation I'm in.
I'm a "day one" reservation holder and ordered a Big Bend, manual trans with very limited accessories. One of the few accessories I ordered was the overhead auxiliary switches on my Bronco. It was a no-brainer because I have intensions to add accessories to my vehicle and the switches and wiring would be a huge bonus.
My 2021 Ford Bronco arrived at the dealership Monday, 1/3/22 but unfortunately Ford forgot to install the aux switches during the manufacturing process. In my mind this is a huge oversight because the wires are run thought the vehicle during the assembly process, minimizing many protentional issues that come with aftermarket accessories wiring.
The dealership has been less than stellar, basically ignoring the oversite. after almost a week of ignoring me they basically said, "we will have to reimburse you for the switches. I told them that this is a very important option for my order. They responded by telling me they were going to reach out to a local repair and accessory shop and see if they could install them.
I am not interested in the reimbursement or having some schmuck run wires through my new vehicle. (if that is even a thing)
Has anyone else had a similar issue with their order? If so, what was the remedy?

Thanks in advance!,
Jeffrey

ResidualGenius

Nope, been shown in a couple of videos there are no wires running anywhere for that. @1Five1 Garage has a video

lonzo71

Not that i’m the most knowledgeable person here, BUT I dont recall ever seeing/hearing Ford pre-wires for the Aux switch without ordering it. Now, it could be that someone did do the wiring and the next person, that is suppose to install the switches, didnt do it. I doubt it, but who knows. The dealership might be able to do the work, but doubt it, and ford isnt going to take the vehicle back. Most likely, you’ll get your money back.. Guess if you dont like it, you can always sell it. Sucks but what else can you do.

BuffaloBronco

Hi All,
I wanted to get some opinions and recommendations for the situation I'm in.
I'm a "day one" reservation holder and ordered a Big Bend, manual trans with very limited accessories. One of the few accessories I ordered was the overhead auxiliary switches on my Bronco. It was a no-brainer because I have intensions to add accessories to my vehicle and the switches and wiring would be a huge bonus.
My 2021 Ford Bronco arrived at the dealership Monday, 1/3/22 but unfortunately Ford forgot to install the aux switches during the manufacturing process. In my mind this is a huge oversight because the wires are run thought the vehicle during the assembly process, minimizing many protentional issues that come with aftermarket accessories wiring.
The dealership has been less than stellar, basically ignoring the oversite. after almost a week of ignoring me they basically said, "we will have to reimburse you for the switches. I told them that this is a very important option for my order. They responded by telling me they were going to reach out to a local repair and accessory shop and see if they could install them.
I am not interested in the reimbursement or having some schmuck run wires through my new vehicle. (if that is even a thing)
Has anyone else had a similar issue with their order? If so, what was the remedy?

Thanks in advance!,
Jeffrey

Deano Bronc

Yeah, this is a possibility. If it truly was on the build order, the wires may have been ran but the switches were never installed. It would be worth a look.

Dad23Fords

Do not take delivery in a situation where an item is listed on the sticker but is not on the vehicle.

AcesandEights

So the salesperson says, "Ok" and sells it to the next person in line? Really, what's your recourse, re-order? You can't hold it hostage and tell them you're not taking it but they can't sell it to someone else.