Ford said owners such as Kendrick will get a new delivery timetable in September, and that the first replacement roofs would start to go out in October to owners who already received their vehicles. The roofs can have an “unsatisfactory appearance when exposed to extreme water and humidity,” Ford said.
Production of Broncos with soft-top roofs — the only one of the four original options for the four-door version to not have any quality problems — is not affected. The two-door Bronco only comes in a hardtop.
The company told customers it would have to replace all existing “molded-in color” hardtops before making any more Broncos with hardtops. After that, Ford will replace the roofs on the Broncos parked around the plant and a nearby airport, prioritizing the oldest models first.
As a result, many buyers who first plunked down a deposit more than a year ago to secure their spot in line won’t get a vehicle from the first model year, a coveted distinction for collectors and enthusiasts. Production of 2022 Broncos will begin in December.
In the meantime, Ford plans to continue sending gifts to future Bronco owners thanking them for their patience. The automaker has mailed stickers and posters featuring early concept sketches.
Ten10 Design, an Ohio graphic design and promotional products company, had listed Ford as a client on its website, noting it was chosen early this year to run the “manage the wait” gift program for Bronco owners. Ten10 said the program features “over a dozen premium products” including branded hammocks, blankets, posters, decks of cards and more items “meant to bridge the gap between the pre-order period and the time the buyer receives delivery of the much-anticipated legendary vehicle.”
Shortly after a Bronco 6G forum user posted a link detailing the program, the page was removed from Ten10’s website.