Automakers continue to suffer from a chip shortage.
The Ford Bronco model is highly anticipated and Ford is making every effort to bring it to market. However, outside forces continue to impede its success. Late last year , Ford was faced with supplier issues that forced it to delay production and shift the delivery window from this spring into this summer. Despite the fact that production is being disrupted by the semiconductor shortage, Ford claims deliveries will still start this summer. This happens on June 20,
This week, earlier this week, a Detroit Free Press Report highlighted company’s difficulties as automaker announced that it would stop production at several US and Mexican factories, including Michigan Assembly. Ford Bronco is produced. Production will be stopped between May 17th and 24th. This shutdown won’t help the company meet the Bronco’s high demands. From 190,000.00 reservations More than 125,000 sales have been confirmed . It will be difficult to find one on dealer lots.
Ford also has had problems with the Bronco’s main supplier. Ford announced in March that customers who ordered the black-painted modular hardtop and dual-top roof options would see their orders delayed until 2022 model year. Ford offered customers the chance to change, and gave them up to 200,000 FordPass Reward points (a $1,000 value), as a reward for their patience.
Few automakers have been spared by the semiconductor shortage. They are now scrambling for vehicles as the demand for new cars increases more than one year after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Ford was forced to rebuild the F-150 due to the shortage of semiconductors. Ford had 22,000 vehicles in queue for parts at the end March. Recent reports indicate that the shortage will not abate soon, which could put even more pressure on manufacturers.