I have a source that says that there is a quality control issue with the Bronco Raptors and none have shipped or probably will ship anytime soon. I do not know what the issue is but comes from a good source.
I think you are getting paranoid, I'd probably do the same thing if I was being teased with my Raptor. Chill out, whatever reason for the delay will be sorted out. Don't forget there are a bunch of them running around at media events.
True the media has a lot of them but they were built a while back and are pre-production. I have some good sources with Ford and other communities and that's how I have learned and passed along the info I have. I know Ford built numerous Bronco Raptors the week of 5/23. All those are still sitting in Michigan. They have since built many more and they too are sitting in Michigan. Ford is stating these vehicles are built and that there are no holds on them yet they have not shipped one yet, this is very suspect.
Thanks for the info! It is interesting that since a bunch were built and now they are just sitting. I wondering if they are taking this downtime to retool or update a production process?
QC is always a possibility, the majority of major parts are specific to BR and also sourced thru suppliers. Either way, I see this as a positive that Ford is committed to the highest quality within their constraints. I want your BR being one of the first, to have the same standard of quality as all the ones following.
That's also possible, or just simply waiting for suppliers to catch up. Not to many years ago the first 2 weeks of July was mandatory vacation/shutdown for all US auto manufactures including most US auto part suppliers, so 3 weeks of shutdown considering circumstances doesn't seem all that unexpected. If you don't have all the needed parts to complete vehicles, then seems logical to take a break and let supplies replenish, and July in the northern hemisphere is typically the preferred vacation time... in Michigan anyways.
I hope there are not any significant quality issues, but if there is a genuine delay and it is quality-related, good for Ford for not prematurely releasing the Raptors.
The extra week this July is for retooling MAP for the new Rangers. Not too much of a stretch to think there could be a little BRaptor retooling as well.
It is the same motor so this could be the issue.
Rails are part of the frame, not the engine itself. The sub-par rails were only shipped to the Chicago Assembly Plant, not MAP, and during a timeframe prior to Raptor production. Unless Ford is lying, this is likely NOT the issue affecting our delays. Wheels are still the best candidate, or some other undisclosed supply or quality problem.
