Sounds like first year model issues to me but what do I know. I suspect plant shut down isn't helping with the quality issues either.
For sure. Year one model, a ton of new things in these vehicles. Hopefully it's an easy adjustment. I've been there. Battled with a dealer until the warranty conveniently ran out then they suddenly had an idea...after a $3k repair estimate and playing the out of warranty card...I played the call a guy I know at world headquarters...issue resolved to my satisfaction. The dealer was notified, make it right, or we send a trailer down, break the vehicle down to the last bolt and vacuum test every piece on your dime...amazing how great they were after that
Zero doubt. I've had it both ways. A couple cars I never saw the dealership again. Wife had a civic and it had a cracked windshield fluid tank, 196K miles and the underbody was as black as the day they built it. No issues the entire time. Bought a challenger, and all the mechanicals in moon roof, windows etc went haywire. Alternator as mentioned went to crap. This was a gen 7...no excuses. But it did. Traded it for a gen 10 and nav screen went out. Still great cars. Crap goes wrong. I have buddies in cup racing. They say every piece of electronics is just another thing to worry about.
Worse than that -- and this is an issue I've heard about in other sectors -- is QA/QC with components due to the suppliers's own shutdowns and logistics problems. So even if the Ford plants operated perfectly at all times, you're still relying on components made by outside firms.
Just so happens that my last four were never in for repair of non wear items.
point being, it's a complex vehicle with some bugs. Some expect this to be flawless. Some just come to whine and beat the issues into the ground. I'm sorry anyone is having any issues at all. I'd say if you are fearing issues, the Bronco sport is a terrible purchase at this point. I also understand with great certainty, it's been a year unlike any other, and probably the worst time to release an all new top to bottom vehicle dependent on chips and multiple components that seem difficult to get, and a workforce more comfortable being spoon-fed by our government than actually working. Life is rough, Get over it. Or buy a chevy.
These type of forums often turn into brand loyalty and/or personal choice validation platform. I hope this forum continues being open minded about all things BS. IMHO for others to stay informed or form educated opinion on a brand new model this place is probably the best all around. Forget about the reviews as reviewers likely end up with better tested vehicles they see for a few days only. So unless those having issues air their experience, others looking for all kinds of input, good or bad, will be shorthanded.
Absolutely agree and most just post "hey I'm so upset because" and others "can't believe this happens." But it seems a few like to Ford bash. Fine...then this isn't likely a good place to "vent" loathing a Ford vehicle. Maybe I'm the sensitive one...maybe I'm too optimistic or realistic for some. I'm not here to find fault or issue, but there's a point where a vehicle goes wrong. Sorry if anyone is offended, I just don't see the point coming on a Ford forum trashing on ford. If it's a huge issue GO to FORD...tell them about the issue. Note it here so others may know hey my bronco did the same thing. But it's a new vehicle, sometimes the supplier is to blame, sometimes you just get a bad vehicle and Ford needs to make that right.
You misread what I said:
Certainly don't take my objective comment as "Ford bashing", I've stated that my Escape was the most reliable vehicle I've owned and I have a BS Outer Banks on order with a substantial non-refundable deposit. That said, I refuse to arm-wave off a legitimate concern out of blind loyalty to a brand. Even if a fan.
Any issues with yours so far? Cracked windshield, paint chips down to metal, strange rattling noises, driving lights stuck on? Any of that stuff happening?
Same here!!! I will post my own post so this doesn't get lost.
Agree a hundred. Nobody’s bashing Ford, am I surprised and disappointed that I’m having issues with a car with 500 miles on it? Yes, In fact I’m totally blindsided. I love this car and am super bummed, and yes also a little pissed off. I don’t think it’s ridiculous to be surprised at these issues. Just don’t roll the cars out if they’re not ready. But nobody’s bashing. I’ll be reporting back what happens with mine. Calling tuesday.
