Ford to replace every single Bronco molded-in-color hardtop - Roadshow (cnet.com)
At least the fix is easy once the new roof is available.
And this part of the article seems like very good news for Ford: " The company said the enthusiasm and demand is beyond what the automaker ever expected for the Bronco"
At this point the roof issue seems just a minor inconvenience.
Minor inconvenience isn’t what most of the folks with bronco’s on order would call it, even if they’ll pay the 2021 price when they eventually get their 2022 or 2023. Particularly those who thought their trucks were going to get built about now.
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Didn’t the article say that if a buyer didn’t mind , they could take delivery of their vehicle now, with the old-style roof?
and now theres this…
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2021-ford-bronco-sport-recall-alert-fuel-delivery-module-may-leak-167408.html
The roof is one thing, but the fuel leaks out too? The new Bronco seems remarkably similar to my 50 year old truck … lol …
Seriously, I’m of the opinion Ford’s new Bronco will prove to be a market-place winner, but expect some new-model problems will need to be worked out. Remember when Boeing introduced the 767 and that Air Canada incident? The new and electronics laden 767 used metric units, while prior planes apparently used inches, pounds, etc. For example the amount of fuel in the plane’s gas tank was measured in kg on the 767, rather than pounds on the 737, 747 etc. So the folks who filled up the plane to fly from Toronto to Edmonton put the correct number of units of fuel into the tank, but the units were pounds rather than kgs. Since there’s about 2 pounds per kg, they only put in enough fuel in the tanks to fly half of the way. That’s a bit of a problem. When both engines stopped mid-air about 130 miles from the nearest airport at Winnipeg, , the pilot had a big problem.
but wait… there’s more…
Missing or Loose Rear Suspension Bolts
Loose or missing bolts may affect the vehicle’s handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. It could also reduce the vehicle’s performance in a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V075000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,638
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension bolts, and secure or replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S04.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2021 |
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NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V074000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 106
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S03.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2021 |
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NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V011000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 147
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2021 |
| FORD | EDGE | 2020-2021 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2020 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2021 |
| LINCOLN | NAUTILUS | 2020 |
I know every car has recalls and has been going on for years. but maybe manufactures should have a longer shake down period before releasing new vehicles. I think it would save them money in the long run. and customers would be happier. they would not have to waste time going back and forth to the dealer for recalls to be fixed. just my opinion which is not worth much. LOL
Yes they could take delivery with the hard top if it hasn’t been turned around and sent back to the factory.
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Even though it is just a mild cosmetic issue, still a bad news for Bronco owners.
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