Still No End In Sight

[halligan1201]

Automotive News: Ford pushing back dealer allocations until late May; 100000 units lost as suppliers struggle to deliver parts.
https://www.autonews.com/nada/ford-...late-may-100000-units-lost-suppliers-struggle

Here's a better link courtesy of @AzScorpion

https://carsinsiders.com/2022/03/13...-lost-as-suppliers-struggle-to-deliver-parts/

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[AzScorpion]

Automotive News: Ford pushing back dealer allocations until late May; 100000 units lost as suppliers struggle to deliver parts.
https://www.autonews.com/nada/ford-...late-may-100000-units-lost-suppliers-struggle

John your link is subscription locked (at least for me) so here's another open link to the article.

https://carsinsiders.com/2022/03/13...-lost-as-suppliers-struggle-to-deliver-parts/

I would bet come May this will continue on another few months because under the current conditions, I don't see things getting any better with the supply chain. But hey, let's introduce another new Splash Ranger or Limited Edition Bronco.

 

[halligan1201]

John your link is subscription locked (at least for me) so here's another open link to the article.

https://carsinsiders.com/2022/03/13...-lost-as-suppliers-struggle-to-deliver-parts/

I would bet come May this will continue on another few months because under the current conditions, I don't see things getting any better with the supply chain. But hey, let's introduce another new Splash Ranger or Limited Edition Bronco.

We ordered an Explorer last week with the now standard 3-6 month estimate for build time. Yesterday I read an article that they're shipping them without the rear climate controls so that they can keep production moving. The rear climate still works but has to be controlled from the front until the parts arrive, then owners will get them installed at dealer later. $50 credit for controls, $100 more credit for the same scenario for the rear seat heater controls. I'm ok with all of it, as opposed to waiting however much longer for the vehicle to get built.

 

[AzScorpion]

We ordered an Explorer last week with the now standard 3-6 month estimate for build time. Yesterday I read an article that they're shipping them without the rear climate controls so that they can keep production moving. The rear climate still works but has to be controlled from the front until the parts arrive, then owners will get them installed at dealer later. $50 credit for controls, $100 more credit for the same scenario for the rear seat heater controls. I'm ok with all of it, as opposed to waiting however much longer for the vehicle to get built.

It's not just the rear climate controls either. I was just making a post about this.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...ntrolling-non-safety-critical-features.18819/

 

[CB750F]

Also, in Ukraine there is a company that creates gas to be used in lazers that cut silicon wafers. It won't get better.

https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/24/...rade-neon-what-it-means-to-chip-supply-chain/

 

[BrassSlinger]

John your link is subscription locked (at least for me) so here's another open link to the article.

https://carsinsiders.com/2022/03/13...-lost-as-suppliers-struggle-to-deliver-parts/

I would bet come May this will continue on another few months because under the current conditions, I don't see things getting any better with the supply chain. But hey, let's introduce another new Splash Ranger or Limited Edition Bronco.

The Splash is coming with roll up windows,no bed,plywood hood,and an 8 track player due to parts shortages and cost cutting.
But hey its limited edition

The Bronco will just be a regular horse.

 

[AzScorpion]

The Splash is coming with roll up windows,no bed,plywood hood,and an 8 track player due to parts shortages and cost cutting.
But hey its limited edition

The Bronco will just be a regular horse.

With the price of gas and all the problems with the Bronco I think I'd prefer a regular horse right now. ?

 

[BrassSlinger]

With the price of gas and all the problems with the Bronco I think I'd prefer a regular horse right now. ?

Where would the damper go

 

[AzScorpion]

Where would the damper go

? I never thought about that.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

? I never thought about that.

Uh duh , the tail

 

[AzScorpion]

Uh duh , the tail

Then the other end would have to attach to.....er, never mind.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

I’m sure DeeZee could come up with an appropriate mounting adapter

 

[BrassSlinger]

I’m sure DeeZee could come up with an appropriate mounting adapter

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