Ford, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly! BRONCO is MIA
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- Опубліковано 17 лис 2024
- It's time to make a move! Our Ford Bronco that we ordered is MIA and Melissa and I think it may be time to cut our losses and move on. Today we started looking for a replacement.
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M & M. This video should go viral. You explain perfectly what the root problem is. Communication. Honesty. It doesn't matter if you're a billion $$ company or a one man operation. Be totally transparent. I would hope that this would reach the higher ups at Ford. Good luck and God Bless.
I have always loved Toyota 4Runners. We finally were able to buy one last year and absolutely love it. They really hold their value.
I have had 2 Toyotas, 1st one was a Corolla that I drove for just over 250k, the other is a Camry that I've put just under 200k on. As long as it has been taken care of they have done well for me. For me, I like the Highlander
I own an auto repair shop and I can vouch for any Toyota product! We have a sienna mini van, highlander and tundra! They are by far the best vehicles for longevity!!!
Be sure to tell everyone how fun it is to do an oil change on the newer Tacoma's V/6 engine, I'm referring to the oil filter R&R procedure of the element style filter. It reminds me of something straight out of the 1950's...Even with the $50.00 plus in the factory specialty tools required, it is one terrible design by the folks that call themselves engineers!
Put these so-called engineers in the shop for a week & Y'all will see a design change, i.e. spin on filter in a heart beat!
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We have the Highlander and Lexus can't say enough good things about them very reliable vehicles.
As long as you don't have one with the soy based insulation on the wiring lol. Not sure if that lawsuit has settled yet. Real nice of them to use soy so rodents eat the wiring harnesses out of your car then Toyota tells you tough and you gotta pay thousands to replace everything. I know somebody that had bought 2 Toyotas new think it was like 8 years ago something like that and less then a year later cost him like $5k replacing the wiring in both of them.
Mike, put your "business" hat on and start thinking about what has happened. Would you trust a contractor who not only broke their word (more than once) but also does not let you when when they are not going to show up for work? I'll bet you would find a different contractor. Just my two cents and like you, I have been a Ford truck fan since I got our of the Army in 1969. They always perform as expected and look good. Thanks for sharing your frustration with us. Hope it all works out for you.
Cuban, you are right. Motor Mike should just dump the ides of the Bronco and no one will be in tears that the morgans don’t have a show vehicle.
It's never a good idea to buy the first of a new model. It might look good on the driveway, but they just use you to iron out the problems. Always best to wait for 6 months and then check the owners reviews.
That is sound advice sac43... First years models, no matter the manufacturer can be problematic...
Bill on the Hill... :~)
Long time Toyota guy. I have owned almost everything they have made including a ForeRunner back in 1991. Loved it. Mine was a stick and got tired of driving that around DC. But sold it to buy a Tundra. Loved it too.
after all the delays its best to do something else what other problems are going to happen maybe in a couple years after the bugs are worked out , then try one right, now listening to both of you the right choice has been made to look at other options
Mike, my dad bought a new ford station wagon every two or three years. The first one I remember was a 1957 red and white one. So when I grew up and started driving I continued the tradition and in 1976 bought a brand new F150. I have several since then but after buying a 2004 and then a 2008 F250’s with Diesel engines, and having all kinds of trouble I bought a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. I absolutely love it, and the dealer support has been awesome too. Too bad about your Bronco, but imo I would run away and buy something different, I think with all the trouble they have had already it’s bound to have issues down the road. From sunny southern Minnesota, have a day!
That's fine if you don't mind different sized cylinders in your engine. I have a friend that works in the engine part of Chevrolet. That's when I found the Chevy anagram.
Cracked
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My neighbor and I go fishing together. I have to back his 2019 ford f250 with boat etc. I bought a 2018 dodge ram and I can tell you the visibility outa the ram is much better for me. Love the ram
@@radroofer Your friend must have a cracked head. Why would he or she continue to work for an inferior product?
Mike and Melissa. Yes I know that you posted this video about 4 weeks ago. I have been a lifetime Ford lover. My wife and I recently purchased a 2010 four runner. We absolutely love it.
Can't go wrong with Toyota. I have owned many over the years, and they are rock solid reliable and have fantastic resale value.
My Neice loved her yoga tundra untill a $9 trans sensor cost over $2000 to be installed. Had to pull trans and disassemble to install.
We had a 2007 4Runner SR5 for 14 years with little or no problems. Just got a 2021 4 Runner SR5 with towing capacity to pull her horse trailer. This has a v6. Our 2007 had an 8. We love it! On the 2007 about all we did was breaks, tires and an alternator and oil changes and a battery. Super reliable. As for color we have the dark blue. Don’t think you would do wrong with a 4runner.
I'd be leery of the Bronco just because of all the roll out problems. I'd run, plenty of other good vehicles out there and maybe one day Ford will have their act together.
Ya, I'd bail!!! Too much bad vibes from Ford,
When they stop building the Bronco, which at this point might very well be sooner than later, anyone who's bought one will forever have issues trying to source parts for them.
been to that dealer. It was ok. thought the lot was a bit unorganized and tough to find the vehicle I already knew was in stock. I can tell you this... we went to to dealer near where the old pitt airport was and bought a Toyota Highlander from them. It has a good deal of bells and whistles including GPS, the leather AC and heated seats and the rear hatch door that will close at the push of a button. We live in your general area, well aware of the weather here and I can honestly say, my wife absolutely loves this thing in the winter. it is a tank in the snow. I am a ford fan as well but for a family car with enough width to be comfortable to sit in and drive and enough length to have a third row seat and enough weight to go anywhere in the snow.... happy with our toyota highlander. happy happy happy
You have been very patient waiting Mike but times up. I owned a Toyota small truck years ago and it was rock solid. I am a Chevy man but also have a Subaru. Good luck searching with all the global delays in goods. Best wishes.
Just bought a 2022 4Runner, love it, built like a tank. My 3rd 4Runner and I put over 240k miles on each before I sold them. I had VERY few problems with any of them. Do the maintenance and you should be ok.
Hello to the Morgan.Congratulations for your channel ;it is very original and interesting.One can learn a lot of things.Most of all,Mike and Melissa you've got a great attitude and it is a good reason to watch your channel!❤❤❤🇨🇦.
Mike - I love Toyotas just like you love your Fords. I’ve owned a lot of Toyotas over my 45+ years of driving and I never had one let me down yet.
I really feel for you guys Mike. I must tell you we went to Branson for a few days and as we pulled up to the place we are staying at, there is a brand new Bronco. I told my wife I don’t think that it’s Mike and Melissa because it’s got Arkansas plates on it. I know you’re still waiting on your Bronco. Anyway I hope you get it solved. Best of luck to you guys. 👍👍👍❤️
Mike, I have been a Ford guy from 1972 until 2003. In 2003 I was working at Toyota Motor Indiana. At that time I bought a 2003 Tundra Stepside4x4 Love it! Still driving it and have since purchased two Highlanders and a Rava 4. Tells you how happy I am with them. The Tundra has 130,000 on it and still uses no oil, drives like a car and can pull my 16’ trailer loaded with the Kubota 3301 with loader and bush hog attached with no problems!
Did the rails rust out on that model ?
The wife and I gave up on the new Bronco 2 weeks ago. Reserved one over a year ago and still had no solid date on when we’d actually get it. Couldn’t wait any longer. Our lease was up on our Wrangler Rubicon JL and we were forced to make a different purchase. Maybe we’ll get one down the road but it just wasn’t meant to be in 2021.
I have driven Toyota’s since 1984 and didn’t think anything else would fit in my garage. Have had five four runners and the only maintenance was changing the oil. We recently changed to an AWD Highlander Platinum along with our very first Subaru Outback. Love the Outback!
Ditto's on the Highlander. Am still driving my 2013 and so far, have replaced the original battery and the original wipers. Routine maint has taken care of everything else... Toyota has been my ride for many years...
I still use my 2012 Highlander daily and have only replaced tires, battery, and wipers as well. One possible drawback, it's AWD not 4X4 but serves me well for towing my boat and pulling out of slick boat ramps. Had Fords before this vehicle and they all seemed to have various problems. It's like you can't kill the Toyota.
I have a 2005 Highlander, made in Japan, with 168,000 miles. Love it. Other than routine maintenance, replaced timing belt ($800.00).
I've had ram trucks pretty much for the last 20 years and all have been great. I was looking for new truck over the summer and couldn't find any rams that I wanted and started looking at gmc and never could find what I wanted so I gave up looking and prayed about it and just last week a 2500 gmc came around I picked it up and was the right fit. Everything happens for reason and god puts it in your your at the right time that it's ment to be. Be patient trust in him to deliver the right vehicle for you
If you wait long enough the right vehicle will show up...that's what I've learned as well...just don't get in a hurry and jump into the first thing that you run across, you most likely will hate it.
Some things to ponder on about all of these new vehicles, they have been sitting outside in the elements all summer with no protection of any kind. No wax on the paint , no Armor all on the interior or tires , and the wiring harnesses arecoated in something that attracts critters that like to chew on it . The vehicle is now a year old, ( the 22' s are out ) , and they are not giving any price incentives, in fact some dealers are jacking up the price because of the scarcity of new vehicles. You like your Wrangler, I'd look for a second one . One other thing they don't have enough parts to build them, how are they gonna do warranty repairs ?
This has happened routinely with the new corvette. Scotty talks about it on his channel. No parts.
Mike, I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra with 640,000 miles. I bought new when we moved to the country. Still running strong.
I spent over 20 years as a Ford tech before opening my own shop and have been driving my Toyota Tundra for 20 years now and trouble free. V8 and still getting 19 mpg with only normal care. Plows snow and works hard and about to turn 250k miles. Pick what works best for you and God Bless.
I agree, also a repair show owner and can’t say enough about Toyota longevity
Those 1st gen Tundras just keep on going....my 2008 Tundra was a pile of crap, but my grandfather's 2005 Tundra just keeps on going.
My Explorer is working on 300K. Keep the oil changed and maintain them and they take care of you : )
Yep, my next truck will be a Toyota or Honda. They last forever.
@@onthefritzfarm I've been looking at the Honda Ridgeline, or the Chevy Colorado. Toyota lost my vote completely when they went to a Turbo V6 in the Tundra as the only engine option.
I ordered one in 2020 & have gotten much of the same as y’all have. I understand how y’all feel. Hope it gets lined out. Hope y’all have a great weekend.
Mike, i would take it as a sign... walk away while you still can. Something doesn`t pass the smell test with Ford MoCo.
Not sure what`s up with your dealership, but there are a bunch of brono`s at our local fraud (ford) dealerships here in upstate NY.
I know of a couple people that bought the bronco, no longer have them. I dont know their exact issues, but apparently they both had several problems with them.
sounds like you are talking about the Bronco Sport which is different than the Bronco. Dealers in NY aren't selling Broncos on the lot unless it is one someone backed out on and then they have a 10-20k dealer markup
I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander that I bought new in 2008. It currently has almost 300,000 miles on it and never a problem. Tires, brakes and oil is all I have needed to do to the SUV !
I avoid the first year production of any new model or new design of a model as they usually have more issues than the following years. Give them a year or two to work the bugs out. I am sure you could find a first generation Bronco, the one you loved so much years ago.
I've owned a '79' BRONCO sense brand new, approaching 160k miles now. Its light on horsepower due to the engine strangling emission garbage, but other than that, no problems. I just provide good routine maintenance . No , I don't rock crawl it, but its never failed to bring me home . Its not a daily driver, but it always takes me on the fun trips, be it snow, back country trails or mountain camping and remote fishing trips. I'm 71 now and I think it will even be my grandsons ride some day, but not for quite a while, I hope. Would I do it again, you betcha!
I had a terrible experience with a new release. It had so many problems, serious safety problems, the car ultimately had to be returned under lemon law. I since learned they had multiple issues with the model and there we’re multiple recalls. I agree…I stay far away from first year release now. Sure it’s fun to be the cool kid with the new car every wants but if you are looking for a dependable car for the family….I’d move on to something else.
@@dougmckenzie680 I owned a 1976 I bought in 1986 and I wish I never sold mine ,your a smart man for hanging onto that.
The only other 4X4 I ever owned was a '55' Jeep CJ 5 , had it for 9 years. I put a '68' Ford 302 in it and made the other usual mods, then along came the full size Bronco. Someone ordered it with everything I would have. It has the 400 V8, 205 transfer case and lots of room! This was in July of 79 and I knew I'd better grab it because this model was only being made in '78' & '79'. I also swapped in a Dana 60 rear and matching 8 lug front hubs , same setup as the F 250 of the same year, for a little more heft and bigger brakes, in 1990. The rest is history, it will be my off road companion for life !
I have a 2001Toyota Tacoma with 310,000 miles on it. It’s still running strong. I also have a 2017 Ford F-250 that I use for the business.
Toyota for life ! That a good suv . Your never gonna see the end of it.
Ha. Your life ? What about the lives of the men killed on Iwojima? Selfish idiot
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@@TheJrj430 Is that a sentence??
@@tonyg3573 the village idiot You don’t know Iwo Jima. So. Profits go to Japan. You buy alit if Chinese crap also. Glad you never served.
@@tonyg3573 I’m so sick of people saying oh my Toyota is built in America…where do the profits go???
It’s a tough call. On one hand, the runaround is ridiculous. On the other, you said the new Bronco is everything you want in a new vehicle. Which led me to this thought… my brother ordered the new Maverick (fully loaded) the moment you could. In fact, he was the first at the dealer to do so. They told him it would be three to four months. It came in right around three months. Not sure how they brought this new truck to market so quickly but they did. And he LOVES it! The fit and finish are outstanding. The ride is amazing and it is the quietest truck I have ever driven (he was crazy enough to let me drive it when it was 30 minutes old) - LOL! I guess my point is that if the Bronco is everything you want, hang in there and get it. Otherwise, you’ll be settling for something less. Just my two cents.
TRD - Toyota Racing Development. I’m on my second 4Runner Mike, and they have been great vehicles. First one bought new in 1998 (ordered) and second in 2015. Both Limited editions (loaded).
We have family with TRD 's we call them Turd's ! Lol.
He knows Toyota are great quality vehicles that's not what his issue with the 4 runners is.
He said the size and it being so narrow.i know what he means they are smaller from side to side .I always felt cramped in my Tacoma so the 4 runner would be the same
My tundra I had was much more spacious and loved it.
But I drive a land rover and it has alot of room and has been a very enjoyable vehicle .
Mike's use to bigger trucks and the jeep has more room than the 4runner and Tacoma
I am on my second Forerunner . Had a 2017 and now a 2021. Awesome vehicle for the winter and backcountry driving. Live in Canada and dealer said that the forerunner was the last of their lineup still being produced in Japan and shipped here. Over the 4years I had the 2017 .... only thing it needed was brake pads on those 21" wheels. Happy hunting for a new vehicle.
Rex here, my daughter and son-in-law just sold their 4Runner for 4K over what they paid 2 years ago. They used it as their main vehicle for the two boys. Melissa, with the boys, 3 and 5 always there was plenty of room. It is hard to beat Toyota quality, resale and longevity! I too like Ford but as an alternative the 4Runner is on a truck frame and performs well! Good luck Mike and Melissa. Oh, they sold it because they need a 3/4 ton for their business, it will be a Tundra!
I totally agree, Rex, I'm on my 3rd Toyota truck over a 40 yr period, first two had well over 100k miles on them, and I'm currently driving a 2015 Tundra. Very minimal trouble on first two even with all those miles, and the dealership is amazing to work with. Rhetorical question...Mike, why buy from a company that doesn't seem to produce consistent quality, and doesn't seem to care about you, when there are others out there that do?
Toyota is only alternative if you don't care about the technology much, ford is lot more advance. In our trail you see them all over the place mostly stuck and blocking the way.
I am on my second Tundra. They are great trucks but watch how much they want to tow or haul because they have very low payload numbers for a full size truck.
I worked at a Toyota dealer for about a year. I saw a lot of vehicles coming in there with 3 and 4k mi on them because they had been well maintained. I ended up buying a Tacoma because I saw the quality of their vehicles. I don't think I will buy anything else from now on.
.... i just got my 4th Subaru - first vehicle without a stick since 1980! we got a 2021 Subaru Forester touring edition & just love it !!!! we originally were looking at the Subaru Ascent but only 2 of us so little too big ... have fun looking 💫
Perhaps it's time to get Eva a compact sedan or compact SUV for her running around and give Melissa the Jeep. Perhaps another Subaru.
my same thoughts, id get Eva a good used vehicle and let Mellissa have the jeep! but thats just me
I'm not too sure another Subaru would be a good choice? I've been buying Subaru Legacies with the all-wheel drive since 2014. I traded every two years. 14 was a basic Legacy with Cruz. It stayed right on the miles per hour that you set it at. The 16 I upgraded to the blue interior lights, in your armrest and Shining down on the console. And the LED light package in the side veiw mirrors outside of the car to illuminate the dark areas in a parking lot. 2018 had more bells and whistles with the eyesight Cruise with all the fun things that came with it, and the crews varied 1 mile-per-hour either side of what you set it. Still had knobs and buttons on the dash but they added this electronic rear-view and side view mirrors which are a joke if you have anyone with those blue lights behind you, and they turn on the brights. You have a tough time dodging them quick enough also they made the mirror bigger so you have to look around it to see if anybody's coming. But I still should have kept the 2018. Because the 2020 they stuck all their money into that piece of crap computer with the viewscreen in the middle of the dash, with the driver monitoring system!!! When you go to adjust something on that screen it beeps at you and a screen in front of the steering wheel flashes, "get your eyes back on the road", what a bunch of engineering idiots !!! Also there's a bunch of other crap in there that you have to go through a checklist and shut off before you can proceed safely in the North country. Plus they downgraded the actual vehicle the trunk lid is flimsy and the hinges on it take up all kinds of room and your hood is not held up by gas cylinders anymore, you get the rod to mess with again. Plus you lost console room and a lot of the same with the glove box. But they did put in two USB plugs in a box in front of the shifter where you can shove your cell phone. I have went on enough there's more I could complain about, that's pretty darn close to. Oh yeah, the cruz varies two miles per hour either side going up and down Hills, just love that. Then every once in awhile when there's a vehicle way out in front of you and one goes by you on the other side on a two-lane it Slams on the brakes , and all the dealer said was, "oh that's just normal with the new system they installed! I call BS on that one!
@@earlhollar1906 What?
Got my first car when i was 16, didnt have a drivers license yet because i had to wait for drivers ed. class in school. then my Dad said who's paying for insurance? !! i had to save up more $ for that!!! although he did help me a bit!! valuable lesson im I glad he did it!!! a 66 Pontiac tempest awesome car!!
Or Eva buys her own car would make far more sense.
First, welcome back!
I am experiencing the same issues with F series trucks with Fords. I own and love my Lariat '21 Frod F-150. But I sell ambulances and se more Fords than any other chassis. Same story. Chassis on order over a year, VIN issued, where is the truck? We are well over a year out for any deliveries, and do have bills to pay in the meantime. They do not care. And you are right....communication with them does not exist.
With the huge increase in communication technology in our generation, it is amazing how Ford and others have chosen to do no communication. I had a electrical contractor tell me that he would provide me a cost estimate recently. I had stopped by his place when he didn't return my call and set-up a visit for him to look at the project. He came out but he never called me back with a cost estimate even to tell me he was too busy. I don't get that.
Like I said above I believe it's more the stigma of what looks like a recall if all the ones that were first to be built and sent to their owners and had to be called to bring them back to get the roofs replaced.
The word recall is a stain on the bronco and ford so they've tried to do it under the radar but it's taken to long for that to have worked for them consumers and there alot of them that have ordered a bronco like Mike are getting very aggravated with Ford. If it's not truly ready then Don't say it's done and Will be delivered an a certain date and then not say anything when that date comes and goes.
They should have just done a a legitimate recall and keep everyone informed through email so everyone would know but they've screwed it all up and heads should roll at Ford because of it.
Never thought I would do it but bit the bullet and bought a KIA Sorento 2022. So far we love it. Give them a look, if you don't like them no harm done just another suggestion.
When you finally get the Bronco it will be used being that the 2022's are out.
FYI, I bought the first Landrover LR2 in 2008, had a million things go wrong and then bought a 2016 first Discovery Landrover, another lemon so wait for a bit is my advise so they get the bugs out, good luck ! ( from Canada )
You have much more patience with this issue than I would! When I tried to get my 1993 Camaro and production was delayed I was frustrated for a few months! If you get your Bronco, Ford should give you bonus features and accessories galore!
Good ole Wranglerstar went from a lifetime Ford fan to ..... now the Mrs. has been rocking the Toyota 4-runner for a couple years now.
That says something right there!!
Melissa takes over the F150 and Mike gets a 3/4 ton. Bronco has been sitting outside for how long with a roof problem. Eh no thanks.
I've been there and done that with a 1979 Bronco, but was less patient than you. I ordered a new Bronco in 1979, just like what I wanted. I was told a date, and waited until that date passed before calling the dealer, just to find out it hadn't been made yet, it was due to go on assembly line that week and would arrive in another 4 weeks or so. I waited until that date passed, then call dealer again. Still wasn't sure if anything. Mean while I found one in the next town, when and drove it , I bought it, drove it to my local dealer and parked right in front of their front door, with the name of the dealer I purchased it from, on a tag on the front bumper. I boldly walked in to ask for my deposit back. They said the owner was out and he had to sign the check, so I told this person I'd be setting right there when he got back. So, I sat down in the waiting room, and I bet it wasn't 2 minutes lapsed time, and this guy walks out and hand me my check, End of story. Good luck. Hope you find something you really like. I'm still a Ford guy, even though with a new dealer had problems last time I traded with Ford, but with one email answering there questionnaire, got results.
Hope Ford management watched your video, they should be ashamed, they are losing a good customer. Honestly, I think those in the not so shadows anymore have a goal to turn this once great country into crap. Old bobobiden's doing a swell job of it!👍🚜❤
I concur with that statement sir...
Bill on the Hill... :~)
I've had a horrible issues with Ford. I inherited my Dads Ford Focus when he passed a year & half ago. Shortly after it started hesitating, bucking, shaking when starting out. Mind you my Dad barely drove this car(doctor appts, grocery store, etc.). Its a 2014, & has less then 20,000 miles on it. It was garage kept, clean ALL the time, oil changed faithfully every 3 months & kept in impeccable shape. Come to find out Ford got these transmissions from porche & was told they have issues. But Ford went ahead & put them in the Focus & Feista's without checking them out or fixing them & just hoped for the best.
I was driving down the parkway(Pittsburgh) & the car went to shift gears, except, its like it went into neutral because it didn't have any power any more. It started going slower & slower even though I was pushing on the gas. Thankfully I made it to the side of the road(with crazy drivers flying around me & honking their horn). I was able to go slow, meaning it would only go in first gear(its an automatic but has a dual clutch). I ended up having to drive on the parkway in first gear. I only had a few exits to go. I made it home & went to back into a parking spot but it wouldn't go backwards. I called the dealer & they said its out of warranty. Also talked to Ford corporate but they were no help. They did say the transmission control module(which is one the the things wrong) was able to be replaced under a "special warranty" & covered by them. But the dual clutch also needs replaced at $2,500) & was not & would not be covered. Even though its their fault for putting faulty transmissions in these cars. Then they've had my car over 4 months now waiting for the control module. Its been horrible dealing with Ford. I will never get a Ford again. I had one a long time ago & had nothing but problems. I'd fix one thing & right after something else would happen. I've never had problems with other cars I've owned. But always with Ford. So never again for me. Only reason I kept my Dads car, was because first it was my Dads. But it was also in really good shape & low miles. But now I'm having all kinds of problems & its still a practically brand new car still. So I shouldn't be having these problems.
I hope you receive your Bronco soon. I hope everything gets worked out.
I dont give advice, especially to you guys. You always make good decisions. It is a Bad time to buy a new or used car. If you dont absolutely have to have it be patient for your Bronco.
I ordered a new Ford Bronco 8-9-1977 which was for the first year of the big Bronco. When I ordered it the dealer told me I could expect delivery by Thanksgiving. I sold the vehicle I had been driving to a friend and I told him he could have it the week of Thanksgiving and stood by my word. The new Bronco didn't come in until 1-20- 1978. I'm not going to get into all of the excuses I was given but your story sounds familiar but my wait wasn't nearly as long. I got tired of hitch hiking and driving the old work van everywhere.
Mike, you’ve waited all this time a few more weeks won’t matter!!!
You will happy when it shows up!
Fred !! :-) 👍
@@badcat4707,
Brother!
How do you know it will be a "few more weeks"
@@frijoli9579 ,
Just a wild stabbing guess! That would be my Luck, buy a new different vehicle and the one I want comes in the next day!
Hey Mike, I Ordered a 21 F150 January 15th and was told 12-14 weeks.it was built 4/27 and was due to be delivered this week. It actually showed up 2 weeks ago. I agree about the communication issues as I could never get any updates and had to extend my lease twice until the 21 showed up. I will say I love my new F150!!!
Can't go wrong with a Toyota
As a mechanic I can only recommend the best that I see
Second choice is a Honda
Only thing I can say is the Toyota Land Cruiser J95 2001 Diesel I bought and now have done 340 000km without any problems including rust here in Sweden, except the automatic radio antenna will not go down (but who cares I can push it down)! Using it hard as a duty farm/forestry/hunt vehicle with dog cages in back, I also can use for tools or supplies. Really good 4WD, great towing capacity and low consumption. It is the best car I'd for my entire life! And it have been a lot from Volvos to GMC cars/trucks.
You can.not go wrong with a Toyota.
I had a few over the years. Low maintenance.
Hi Mike and Melissa,
I feel your issue with Ford, I ordered a Bronco the first night along with my daughter who also ordered one. Mine was a Wildtrak 4dr. with the hardtop. My daughter ordered a Big Ben 2dr. My dealer be came to us and discussed changing my order to a Badlands with all the same options including the Sasquatch package I wanted, but change the top to a soft top. He said the supply of hardtops were short and suggested we change mine to help get it built sooner. This was done in early June. My daughters Big Ben was to be built with hardtop in early July. This was very similar to your situation. She had the build date changed many times. As yours, hers ended up at Dirt Mountain as well. Still waiting to see anything on hers. Only info is that they think she will take delivery in early November. Here's hoping....
In the meanwhile my Badlands was build with the soft top on September 2nd and delivered here in Iowa on September 26th. All good and we love it. So we have seen the Good and the Bad with the communication from Ford. I completely agree with you on the horrible communication problems they have.
My good friend owns the dealership and we have purchase dozens of Ford or Lincoln vehicles for years. Obviously we are big Ford believers and have had wonderful luck with them. We currently own a 2020 F-350 and a 2018 Expedition. Just ordered a 2022 Navigator to replace the Expedition. We feel your frustration and hope all works out for you guys. You will love the Bronco when you get it. Good luck with your delivery. P.S. absolutely enjoy our youtube!
There was a new Bronco with under a thousand miles on Mecum Auction from Chicago today..it sold for $89 or $90K. Good Luck Morgan’s, I hope yours will soon be there.
You guy's are right, I've bought a lot of new fords always happy to support local company. But seems like in last ten to fifteen year customers don't come first.
Hey guys, I live in Montrose, PA and love your videos! We’re busy, and have small kids! You’ve all done this lol 😂, but my wife has a new limited 2019 4 runner and it’s a nice vehicle! She had a Mazda CX-9, for the third row! That was decent! The 4 runner will go anywhere, and trust me! The only thing we hate is this, no power, the head room is very limited and the doors seem thin! When you close them, it’s like closing a tin can! Very odd! I like to hear that hefty door! Best of luck
Mike, we are also car shopping today. We did see three brand new Broncos at Anderson-Koch Ford in North Branch, MN. Call them.
You have more patience than I do on waiting for a Bronco. I would cancel the order. You have been more than patient!!!
My niece got a bronco early this summer and a finder bender they took 3 months to get parts to fix it.Finely let here know they we’re almost finished but we’re waiting on a hose from Ford it was about 6 inches long.Could be they took the finders and hood off you’re BRONCO to fix hers if we thank you.I haven’t inquired to see if she has gotten it or not.We had Nissan Altima loved it. We are in Mississippi and I have been watching your stuff about a year. Keep on trucking
I lease a Ford 2019 plug in Hybrid. For over a year there has been a problem with the electrical charger. I finally was told that the dealer had a plan to deal with this. I had to leave the vehicle and pick up a loaner car. Because the vehicle repairmen at the dealership are at a minimum, I had to wait more than a month for the appointment to get this fix. Finally, the problem was solved - it was the charger. I think that because of the loss of repairman and the recall you mentioned, those cars on Dirt Hill are on the backburner. The recall probably has to be completed before they get to your car but they don't have enough people to work on the recall. Oh, by the way, the charger has started to act up again.
We have had nothing but GM vehicles since 1971 when we bought our first new vehicle. Olds Cutlass, a Buick Regal a couple Olds 88s, Pontiac Grand Am, then GMC since 1996. A GMC Sonoma, A GMC Jimmy, a GMC Sierra, a GMC Envoy, and a GMC Acadia. We have had very good luck with them all. All of these vehicles except the Acadia had over 200,000 miles before we replaced them. It was sold as it was no longer needed. The manager at the major tire store where I buy my tires bought it.
We only had 3 issues during the warranty which GM took care of without any issues. One power steering actuator started leaking on the Sierra. A pump housing in the transmission on the 1984 Olds 88 actually broke in half. GM replaced the transmission with a new one. There was a problem with the paint on the 1977 Buick. GM repainted the whole car. As this was a huge problem they were subbing a lot of them out. I had them use the body shop I used. No problem after it was repainted. All of these were bought through different dealers except the Envoy and the Sierra were bought from the same dealer.
Every thing else except one water pump was wear items like brake shoes, belts, and plugs. etc, etc. I was able to make all the non warranty repairs my self. I also change the fluids and filters at or near the intervals GM recommends and send oil samples to a lab. My Crew Cab Sierra has over 218,000 miles on it and still has the original plugs. With the 5.3 Lt V8 it gets 21 to 22 miles per gallon on the Highway 18 to 19 mixed.
I do not even look at any other brands of cars or trucks. But if I did, Ford would be my second choice. There is not a third.
The October delivery date is when the Bronco was slated to be shipped, however we are in the midst of a shipping shortage. It was one of thousands that was set to ship about the same time, it will take weeks to get them all shipped. It simply isn’t possible to sweep in with a convoy of trucks and deliver thousands of Broncos simultaneously.
There is currently a huge backlog of undelivered new vehicles nationwide, the chip delays alone caused lots of issues. We are looking at new 2021 still being delivered to dealers in 2022. This is also why you can’t order the Toyota
We currently own a 2007 Toyota Tundra and a 2008 Toyota Sequoia the Tundra has 234k miles and the Sequoia has 133k miles. Absolutely love this manufacturer. Good luck on your search. Hope it’s a Toyota.
Mike, I bought a 1986 F150 brand new and have been loyal Ford customer ever since then UNTIL NOW. I have had six new ford vehicles in a row Bought them new and drove them to death, except one lemon that I traded at two years. Just this year I was in an accident that totaled my ford and because of the prices I had to go used. I bought a 2018 Toyota Rav4 and I am so happy with it. Takes a little getting use to it as everything is backwards to the ford like cruise control, wipers and lights and even the Bluetooth phone controls, but I will get use to it. The Toyota reputation for these is great. If I had more income I would have gone for the Tacoma pickup but it is just out of my reach. All pickups are out of my budget except the old wore out ones. Really do some hard looking at Toyota, I think you will be surprised at how much better their reputation is compared to recent Ford mistakes. I don't know what Ford it thinking but they have lost a customer for life in my case. Yet they do not seem concerned at all.
My wife has had 4Runners for the last 30 years , awesome vehicle never had any trouble. Our Daughter has a 3rd generation (98') 4Runner 5 speed over 200.000 miles on the original clutch, runs great no troubles. I drive Ford trucks and always had good luck.
Mike I just bought a 2021 GMC Sierra Denali. I love it. It rides great. It has the new 3.3L diesel and so far I've got it up to 46MPG. This is the last truck I'm ever gonna buy, cuz I feel I've been waiting years for this one.
I work for a dealer and I reserved July 13 2020 ordered January 2021 I still haven’t got a build date. So you aren’t alone. We just delivered our first first edition and it didn’t disappoint. Just hang in there remember everyone has a 4Runner not impressed.
Good afternoon everyone. 61º in Kansas City. Can't go wrong with a Toyota body on frame SUV, I had a Land Cruiser and currently have a Lexus. The 4 Runner is built on the Tacoma platform. Stay safe, be humble & kind and have a day.
I passed through Kansas City the other night, it was late
We bought our first Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid about a year ago…..34 MPG highway and city….crazy good. This is one of the best quality vehicles we have ever purchased after years of Ford and Chevy products….good luck shopping
Ive had dodge trucks all my life a 72,78 01 and now a 03 all reg cab long bed ,wood cutting worked hard 200,000 on all so far no big issues on them but the 01 rusty. Its all in how you take care of your stuff. My son fell off somewhere he has a 04 mach1 and the bronco sport in April ,6000 miles and working good
I too have several brand loyalties however, I would, and have, refuse to do business with any company that can't or won't set and manage expectations at this level. Unforgivable, no excuses.
I am amazed to see a Toyota dealership that actually has cars on the lot to look at (though I couldn't tell how many of them were actually available?). Here, on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Hilo dealer had three pickups without stickers on the windows, and two cars with stickers on the windows, the last time I drove by. Those were the only new cars on the entire lot. And they are a high volume Toyota dealer. Toyotas are by far the most popular and numerous vehicles on the island. A 4Runner is a status vehicle, in these parts.
I have to say, I am with the bunch, here in the comments, who say you shouldn't buy the first model year of a vehicle, anyway. Maybe Ford did you a favor by failing to deliver, this time. You'll get to see how many problems the new Broncos have before you finally take delivery of one (which will hopefully have all the bugs worked out). And you can't beat the quality and dependability of a 4Runner, according to all my neighbors. Best of luck in your quest.
RJF I messed up on first comment Part of the problem is getting the chips needed for vehicles to run . My son and his wife bought I believe a Honda Pilot , I'm a big guy and thought it was roomy and comfy . He works on vehicles for a living and is a die hard Chevy guy and he and his wife love the Honda . you might want to take a peek, just a thought.
Mine is a 1991 Ford F-250 4X4 with the 351W. It loves gas as much as I love it. Also it helped me keep the 10 black walnut trees off the house for $56,000 you can get a loaded kings ranch which makes it a cheap raptor
Wow, most of us wish we had your problems! Gotta new Jeep, late model F150...me I just put new injectors in my 96 Powerstroke (263k miles) and I'm headed down to my pasture to get my 64 Scout out of storage! Live your videos, best of health to you and yours.
Mike, if you’re looking at foreign vehicles - check the new Landrover Defender. I worked and lived in Europe for a number of years, in mining, and we used the Defenders underground. The design hadn’t changed in 35 years but I saw a 2021 model, the other day and I was blown away with the changes. You should check them out.
Neighbor ordered his Bronco in May and I saw him driving it the other day. Makes a guy wonder what's going in with Ford in the States because the delays in Canada are minimal.
Toyota is all I will drive for work. I need reliability. 2011 Camry 2.5. 205K. 1 issue in all these miles. Rear driver side wheel bearing. Doesn’t use oil and has not lost any of its power. I do my maintenance also.
Gm fanboy, bought my first Toyota, a 4runner trd offroad this spring, best vehicle I've ever driven, love it. It can do a little everything, and a great daily driver.
Mike My son has the Bronco Sport Bad Lands Edition with the actual Bad Lands Package. There aren’t many like it. It was Demo Car that’s why he was able to get it..
Sorry to hear about your Ford Bronco. We have a Toyota truck and a Lexus SUV. We have had the best luck with Toyota than any other vehicles we have owned, so we love them. I hope you find the vehicle that is best for you. Good luck.
Working in the auto industry, times are hard. All manufacturers are having issues getting parts to build vehicles. The TRD 4-Runner is a great vehicle. This vehicle is on my radar for a next vehicle when the supply chain issues are resolved.
Mike, I had A TRD Prerunner. IT rode nice, but was cramped.And after a while I got the impression Toyota doesn't spend a lotta money on seat design. I went in for a replacement of the wiring harness for the door locks and mirrors and they wanted almost $2,00.00. I left, went across the street, and traded it for a 2011, v6 Ranger. I still have it, 60,000 miles at the moment, and it's paid for. The only strange thing is, after all the years in business ford has been, why can't they make a 6 cyl that gets more than 19 MPG ???...
The 4 Runners are terrific vehicles. They hold their value very well and are pretty much bulletproof. The 4 L 6 cylinder engine are a little slugish and for a large vehicle, the interior is pretty small.
They go just about anywhere offroad.
I am a little nervous now. I just ordered a F350. Hopefully they don't loose that.
Good luck with the search!
I have owned many Toyotas and run all of them over 200,000 miles,trouble free. Had a rav4 that had 330,000 on it when I gave it to someone that needed a car. They will serve you well
Mike and Melissa seriously consider the TRD Pro 4Runner. My wife has one a 2020 and absolutely loves it. She had a Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk and traded for the 4Runner. I had a Jeep Wrangler JKU and traded for a Ford Raptor then to a F350. We both however have had Fords in the past F150, Mustang. Love my Fords as well. But the wife is absolutely in love with her Toyota. 4Runners also have one of the best resale values on the market even better than a Wrangler or F150. Something to consider.
I live in Las Vegas and saw a new Bronco on the street last Wednesday. Somebody got one.
I'm sure most Americans like to buy US products when they can. we Australians do too! But, since Toyota was introduced here and used for some of the toughest jobs available, it has been the "go to" brand for all the Mines, construction, farmers and others that use their vehicles hard. That has translated into legendary reliability and Toyota is by far the most preferred 4wd maker for the family and recreational market as well. Good luck with your choice. I have a Toyota Prado which is our version of what you were looking at. You cant go wrong!
I’ve had 2 Toyota trucks my ‘87 truck I sold after 330K the Tundra I’m still driving has 430K. Never had an issue with a Toyota. Love your channel
We have had 2 siennas ( one still going with 165k ) an Avalon and a Tundra. 2014 Tundra has 125k and replaced wipers battery tires and brakes. Routine maintenance only. I am about to buy another v8 Tundra and pass the old one down to our 19 year old. Avalon is now the 16 year old’s car. No regrets.
Hey Mike and Melissa, We live in a fairly small town called Maryville, Tn. We counted and mentioned your name three times today when a new Bronco would pass. Our Ford dealership closed 8 years ago!! Something Stinks in this deal!!
Mike i love your channel but..... buying a car is a bit boring to me Ford are the biggest car and truck dealers in the world get a shave and move on with the vehicles you are accustomed to love your channel keep digging
I can say this about the 4 Runners....... I've had four of them and my current on is a 2001 with 365000 miles on it.
Soooo if the new ones are half as good, you'll get your monies worth out of it. Maintenance cost is very and I mean
very low cost..... Just keep the oil and filters changed and you'll have a vehicle for life..........
When I sold my 96 model 4 runner, it had 547,000 miles on it and as far as I know the lady is driving it today....
You can't beat the v6 engine in them....
My weekend vehicle is a Lexus GX470..
Cheers.....
I have owned a 1981 F-150 4X4, a 1989 Thunderbird SuperCoupe, a 1997 F-250 (light duty version), and currently have a 2015 F-250 SuperDuty. All my Ford vehicles have performed superbly, so I consider myself a "Ford" man, too. But I agree the Bronco rollout has been a fiasco, coupled with the chip shortage and supply chain issues and quality control deficiencies. When you do get your Bronco, you certainly wouldn't have any trouble getting rid of it if it falls short of meeting your needs, and probably would make a handsome profit in the process. I just had my SuperDuty serviced and if I wanted to order a Bronco I could expect to wait 2 years! Best of luck!
I know you commented on the size and you like the extra room. I just started looking at the new Subaru Outback Wilderness. Check it out. It may not be for you, but I think it looks very appealing.
This is interesting to hear. I live in Northeast PA and saw a Bronco in a local small town up here a few weeks ago.