Bronco Sport with package including moonroof: tragedy and triumph

[bradkz]

I used this forum a lot while shopping for my BS. Stating the obvious, the Bronco Sport is very scarce in CA. One of my limiting factors was the moonroof... my BS had to have one; that was the deal-breaker for me. I wanted a red Outer Banks with the OB moonroof Package, and I was willing to factory-order and wait for the weeks/months it would take. But when I went to the dealership to factory order one, the moonroof packages in Outer Banks and Big Bend were unavailable for build... the error message said something like, "controlled materials" (can't remember the exact phrase). URGH. I just was not willing to settle for a non-moonroof vehicle. BUT, a lucky find: a rare Big Bend with the moonroof on a lot 70 miles away. I got it! Did I pay a shameful markup? Yes, some. My roof requirement took away my leverage. But I have my BB with the moonroof (and tow package) as of three days ago. It's not the OB I wanted, but close. Any idea why the moonroof is not available for build? Think they will make it available after the scarcity issues are resolved?

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[69cuda340s]

In May of 2021 Ford published their Bronco Sport Order Guide and stated no more power moonroof orders would be accepted for the remainder of the '21 model year. It is a supply chain parts shortage issue.

A BB with BB Package Power Moonroof yes those are very scarce hard to find right now.

 

[13MikeH]

I used this forum a lot while shopping for my BS. Stating the obvious, the Bronco Sport is very scarce in CA. One of my limiting factors was the moonroof... my BS had to have one; that was the deal-breaker for me. I wanted a red Outer Banks with the OB moonroof Package, and I was willing to factory-order and wait for the weeks/months it would take. But when I went to the dealership to factory order one, the moonroof packages in Outer Banks and Big Bend were unavailable for build... the error message said something like, "controlled materials" (can't remember the exact phrase). URGH. I just was not willing to settle for a non-moonroof vehicle. BUT, a lucky find: a rare Big Bend with the moonroof on a lot 70 miles away. I got it! Did I pay a shameful markup? Yes, some. My roof requirement took away my leverage. But I have my BB with the moonroof (and tow package) as of three days ago. It's not the OB I wanted, but close. Any idea why the moonroof is not available for build? Think they will make it available after the scarcity issues are resolved?

If moonroof was the go or no go button you paid fair market value for a unicorn. Enjoy the ride. Moonroof is probably THE biggest limiting option now

 

[69cuda340s]

May order guide:

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/attachments/05-01-21-bronco-sport-order-guide-pdf.9072/

And like said above Ford has been struggling with moonroof availability issues since December 2020. Ford is attempting to deliver all moonroof sports that were ordered prior to late April cut off date. So Ford is still building, or trying to build, moonroof sports that were ordered prior to the cut off date.

 

[bradkz]

So… looks like I got lucky and jumped the line or something. Thanks… I will enjoy my unicorn!

 

[bradkz]

If moonroof was the go or no go button you paid fair market value for a unicorn. Enjoy the ride. Moonroof is probably THE biggest limiting option now

 

[bradkz]

My wife has a Forester with a huge panoramic roof that I love. And I always wanted an impractical convertible. If I got a BS with a solid roof, it would bother me EVERY TIME I DROVE IT. (Yes, First World Problem.)

 

[Rinzler]

My buddy has a new Escape with the pano roof and it’s really nice. Glad you were able to find your unicorn.
I was bummed about not getting one but it wasn’t my dealbreaker. I long ago resigned that I wouldn’t be able to get a BL + BL so I gave it up. Got almost everything else and I’m happy.

 

[13MikeH]

My wife has a Forester with a huge panoramic roof that I love. And I always wanted an impractical convertible. If I got a BS with a solid roof, it would bother me EVERY TIME I DROVE IT. (Yes, First World Problem.)

Nah, paying and getting what you want. Nothing wrong with that. Got lucky. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

 

[69cuda340s]

So… looks like I got lucky and jumped the line or something. Thanks… I will enjoy my unicorn

Rapid Red with power moonroof yeah thats pretty awesome.

 

[Osco]

Mine handles better without the extra weight way up high hampering the CG.....
Just Kidding :,P
Got one in my 04 Escape, never use it.

 

[mdub]

my moonroof shattered back in May-- after a grueling 2 months of delays-- finally received word today that it is finished. So--- that means the supplier is again making the glass and some should start arriving back at the factory. For a while- it was so bad that the manufacturer was not even making them for some reason.

 

[HotChicken]

I just was not willing to settle for a non-moonroof vehicle. BUT, a lucky find: a rare Big Bend with the moonroof on a lot 70 miles away. I got it! Did I pay a shameful markup? Yes, some. My roof requirement took away my leverage. But I have my BB with the moonroof (and tow package) as of three days ago. It's not the OB I wanted, but close.

Swap the color and this is my exact buying experience in mid June. Told myself I was gonna OB but a BB in the next town was the only moonroof available within in 200 miles. The dealer knew it and my over MSRP was over. Le sigh.

4,000 miles later, happy with the color, the trim level, the two-tone roof, and the moonroof brings me life.

 

[ZeroCool]

My buddy has a new Escape with the pano roof and it’s really nice. Glad you were able to find your unicorn.
I was bummed about not getting one but it wasn’t my dealbreaker. I long ago resigned that I wouldn’t be able to get a BL + BL so I gave it up. Got almost everything else and I’m happy.

See my Edge had the panoramic and I amost never used it. Different strokes I guess.

 

[Sharmie]

So… looks like I got lucky and jumped the line or something. Thanks… I will enjoy my unicorn!

Congratulations! Very pretty! But I’m completely biased as mine is the same color!! The moonroof is a necessity in Cali, that’s for sure!!

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