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  1. Bronco = Wrangler Bronco Sport = Cherokee / Renegade
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  2. this is still a pretty sweet ride if you ask me. I would have considered one if the interior had been updated.
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  3. Congrats! looks great!
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  4. All I have to say is say is the Bronco totally reinforces the notion that humanity is extremely stupid in large masses, after seeing reactions on Facebook...
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  5. When Obama came to CAP it was the only time there was more guns on the southside then westside.... on top of the powerhouse, paint kitchen and the bridge tower just north of the plant on Torrence. Annd flew in from Gary airport after landing at Ohare. You could reach out and touch SS agents everywhere.... all cabinets had to be unlocked and open so the dogs could do the stroll. To mask or unmask? oh wait that was Obama too.
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  6. Ford Dealers can submit vehicle orders via either the traditional CONCEPS ordering system or the newer WBDO (Web Based Dealer Ordering) system. Fleet orders and/or specification changes must be made via CONCEPS. The WBDO system only accepts stock (Dealer Stock, Demonstrator) orders and all variations of retail orders (Retail, A/X/D Plan, Etc.). Both ordering systems generate error notices and will not display pricing information until any errors are corrected. The CONCEPS ordering system requires the Dealer to manually enter all the order codes… Year, Body Code, Priority Code, Option Codes, etc. The newer WBDO system uses plain language descriptions, etc. and only displays options available for that vehicle’s Model Year, Body Code & Order Code. Retail orders using the WBDO system default to Priority Code “19”. Dealers assign priority codes to each order based on the Order Type. Stock orders are assigned priority codes 20-80, retail orders are assigned priority codes 10-19. Fleet orders are assigned special alpha numeric codes that represent a requested production week. The priority codes determine the order for which vehicle orders are to be selected and/or considered for scheduling. This overview doesn’t consider commodity issues (model, powertrain or option scheduling restrictions) that may be in place for a scheduling week. Commodity issues and/or restrictions can apply at either or both the regional and national levels. The highest priority that a Dealer can use for a retail order is 10. An order with a “10” priority code will schedule ahead of an order with an “11” priority code, etc. This allows Dealers to prioritize the order in which vehicles are scheduled, especially when a Dealer may have multiple retail orders in the USOB (Unscheduled Order Bank). With the WBDO ordering system, retail orders default to priority code “19” so it’s important that a Dealer change the priority code to a lower number if they want the order to be considered for scheduling earlier compared to other orders. Ford provides Dealers with a schedule for vehicle allocation each week on Monday mornings which shows how many vehicles of each model line that the Dealer has allocation for scheduling that week. That same weekly allocation report also includes information on any regional commodity issues or restrictions. On Monday afternoons, the Scheduling Toolbox Report is released which provides more detailed information on commodity issues and scheduling availability on a national basis. On Tuesday mornings, the AM Scheduling Preview Report is available to show Dealers which vehicle orders have been selected or previewed, on an initial basis, to be selected for scheduling that week. The same report is updated and available on Wednesday morning to show any changes based on commodity issues that may have changed. On Wednesday afternoon, the Regional Scheduler issues a notice informing Dealers of the vehicle specifications available for scheduling for orders not already showing on the AM Preview Report. This provides Dealers with information on what vehicle specifications are available for scheduling should they have orders showing on the AM Preview Report that are not what the Dealer wants. Ford generates what are called “SIMS Orders” each week which are Ford’s suggested orders based on commodity information available at the time. If a Dealer has vehicle allocation for scheduling that week and has no Dealer orders in the USOB or orders that don’t meet the commodity restrictions in place for that week, the scheduling system will default to trying to schedule SIMS (Smart Inventory Management System) orders if they meet any commodity restrictions in place. The SIMS orders are available to Dealers online Monday mornings and in print form on Tuesday mornings. Dealers can enter their own vehicle orders or change the Ford generated SIMS orders. Ford Dealers earn vehicle scheduling allocation each month based on reported vehicle sales, current inventory, projected sales, etc. Each month, Dealers usually meet with their Ford Zone Manager to review the allocation offered for scheduling the following month. A Dealer can accept the suggested allocation per vehicle line or change their commitment. Should a Dealer want more allocation than offered for a vehicle line, they can submit a request for supplemental allocation which will be considered based on total allocation available and commitments from other Dealers in their Zone. There are times when Dealers accept less allocation than offered for a vehicle line which makes that allocation available to other Dealers that may be looking for additional inventory. At other times, a Dealer may want more allocation for a vehicle line than Ford has offered. A supplemental allocation request is how Dealers can get allocation for extra inventory. A Dealer needs allocation each week for scheduling for each vehicle line. Even without allocation for a vehicle line, Ford is pretty good at trying to schedule retail orders even when a Dealer doesn’t have allocation that week. When a Dealer knows that they don’t have scheduling allocation, it’s always a good idea for them to provide the retail order information (Body Code & Order Number) to their Ford Zone Manager and the Regional Scheduler. The Regional Scheduler can reprioritize the retail order to priority code “01” which basically forces the Ford scheduling system to schedule the unit ASAP unless extreme commodity restrictions prevent the scheduling. When a Dealer doesn’t have allocation, the Ford Zone Manager may try to get the allocation from another Dealer that is willing to give up their allocation. Ford scheduling is done on Thursday’s but at times scheduling may be carried over to Friday’s due to scheduling, commodity or other issues. Vehicle scheduling confirmations are available on Friday mornings for allocation scheduled on Thursday. With only a few exceptions (Focus RS, EcoSport, Transit Connect) VIN numbers are generated at the time that an order is “Submitted to Plant” for scheduling. The initial scheduling information will show an order scheduled for a production week. Afterwards, the information will be updated to show production for a particular date. Along the process, the vehicle order status information will be updated along with the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) at the dealership. Years ago, the ordering process was much easier, with few or limited commodity issues to deal with. Ford’s vehicle scheduling was mostly driven by scheduling and building vehicles based on Dealer orders to meet Market demands. For a number of years now, the ordering process has become more complex and time consuming based on the constantly changing commodity issues and restrictions. It is now not uncommon for allocation to roll over to the following week because manufacturing can’t accurately forecast how many vehicles can be scheduled for production. In many cases, it seems that either because of vendor supply issues or other factors that Ford skews vehicle scheduling to higher content models in order to maximize corporate profits rather than scheduling vehicle production to meet Dealers orders or Market demand. The overall vehicle order process, scheduling and status updates is listed below for reference. · Dealer places order into the USOB (Unscheduled Order Bank) · When Dealer has vehicle allocation for scheduling, orders are scheduled based on Order Type, Priority Code and commodity restrictions. o Scheduled vehicle orders display as “Submitted to Plant” on the Dealer’s daily schedule status report. o Vehicle orders are assigned a VIN number when scheduled except for certain vehicle lines (EcoSport, Focus RS, Transit Connect) o The initial vehicle scheduling notice will include information for the scheduled week of production. The initial ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) is usually provided within a few days of the scheduling notice. o Dealers can change vehicle specifications for a scheduled vehicle up until the vehicle is “locked in” for production or about two weeks prior to the scheduled build date. Specifications for certain vehicle lines (EcoSport, Focus RS, etc.) cannot be changed once scheduled. § Dealers are limited to making 6 changes to scheduled orders. § Dealers cannot change Order Type, Body Code, Order Code (Package/Trim Level) · Vehicle order is next updated with a scheduled production date. · Vehicle goes into production and shows as “Sent to Plant” on the Dealer’s daily status report. o Vehicle invoices and window stickers are generated and available to Dealers at about this time. · Dealer’s daily status report shows updates on production status. · Vehicle status updated to “Produced” · Vehicle status updated to “Released” meaning that the vehicle has been released for shipment. · Vehicle is loaded on rail car. Dealer is provided with carrier information (Canadian National, Norfolk Sothern, etc.) along with the actual rail car number. · Vehicle status is updated to show arrival at the final rail destination (Ramp 41/Newark, NJ) · Vehicle is received by the car carrier (Fleet Car, Diversified Automotive, etc.) for delivery to the dealership. · Vehicle is delivered to the dealership. Dealers have access to the “Vehicle Visibility” application which provides status updates on a 24/7 basis for any vehicle order. This information is provided to answer the most often asked questions about the vehicle ordering process by the Ford enthusiasts that are members of the Blue Oval Forums. I’ll update this information as conditions warrant.
    1 point
  7. My wife and I officially rejoined the Lincoln family of vehicles today. We acquired a Ceramic Pearl 2020 Navigator Reserve 4x4 (monochromatic package and luxury package included). Drove it home today, washed it and put a coat of wax on. I’m ready to get out on a road trip!
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  8. You stated “design direction going forward” (not in those words of course but that’s what you meant). The current Super Duty is not the design direction going forward. The new 2021 F150 on the other hand..
    1 point
  9. Looking at this through the lens of product liability, the responsible parties will be many. This includes who developed the software/AI, who developed the firmware, who did the safety validation, who sold it, and who was in responsible charge of it's operation. And this will vary from state to state.
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  10. Bronco6g.com would be a really really really good guess.......
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  11. I love the Flex styling I wish it made sense for it to see a second generation
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  12. I guess this is at MAP? With this being set up, I’d assume a reveal would be pretty soon.
    1 point
  13. Ok first things first, yep on this rare occasion I have to say I have no opinion or willing to give any personal thoughts about should we or shouldn`t we be back at work. I will (as everyone will agree I would) reinforce the fact that if anyone is fearful, uncertain or just flat don`t feel up to being back make that personal decision and just stay home. Alrighty now.... our resident activist has got himself an interview on CNN. Shut Up - Yea I know Well our holy activist wasn`t announcing he orchestrated the end to the tiers or bringing charges against a member.(again) He was stating his opinion on how he believes the membership was brought back to early. Went on and on with yep as always all his insights as an expert in all knowing entity that he`s always been. The concern for cancer recovering members, members with immune deficiencies and all those members with all those pre existing conditions. His concern actually showed with a tear or two. Such an admirable, caring and all knowing entity. I`ll take a stab at this.... was our activist pulling down those government fun money weekly checks? those weekly governor Prikster`s stay at home check? Ummmm nope the all knowing was doing the volunteering think. No $600 fun money no no no… No Prikster stay home money no no no… our all knowing activist was volunteering It really helps the all knowing activists level of concern, caring and emotions for his membership when volunteering …….to work at CAP while being paid 7X12`s ahh yes volunteering to go into the same plant the activist is on CNN stating in his expert opinion and belief that its to early to come back into his kingdom. Some of his sheepies may say baaa baaa no way. Well sheepies its as easy as and old long hair did, stroll those four little legs over to the skilled trades board and check out DROT 86760 2D. Then some sheepies might say its unsafe for us but the all knowing is stronger than any virus because 122hours makes him so strong.... No sheepies it wasn`t just one week, how bout 7 weeks
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  14. Secret service when he went to the bomber plant a few years my father in law made it onto the short list of people Ford was able to bring to the speech. He told me it was the tightest security he had ever experienced. Had to fill out a questionnaire in advance and everything. Why do you think when Obama came to MAP a while back it was conveniently while we were on TLO?
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  15. As you may have heard me mention a time or two (or ten), the leased Cruze my wife brought into our relationship was the only blemish on an otherwise perfect woman. The *long* lease term is finally up next month, and we took advantage of a weak market to upgrade her last night. A close cousin of mine is Sr. G.M. for a family owned chain of 15 dealerships around central Ohio, and his office is based in the brand-new Ford spec building a few miles up the road from home. Last night, we brought home a very gently used 4WD Explorer XLT in Magnetic with black leather interior and seemingly every option box checked save for the Pano roof. She couldn't be happier, and neither could I. She really warmed up to driving my Flex over the last couple years, but likes the higher seating position and "more nimble" feel of the Explorer. I finally traded in my '08 Fusion that's been a glorified driveway decoration since I got the Flex, and with a small down payment we are paying considerably *less* than she was for that awful leased shitbox Cruze. Interestingly, as we were finalizing the numbers he told me that the Ford lot has been absolutely swamped with new car sales in the last 2 weeks. They're working under minimized staffing due to the "Safer at Home" rules, but each of the sales associates are juggling 2 or 3 deals at a time most evenings. In the last 30 days, this one lot alone is down by 145 inventory units. He's been told not to expect significant deliveries to begin for another 6 to 8 weeks at least.
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  16. https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/2021-f-150-reveal-coming-june-19.84/ F150...June 19th
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  17. The both have the 3.5 / 6A ? I'm convinced to her, "nimble" means the corner lean from the increased height. She is *not* a car person. Asked me to pick something for her and tell her where to sign.
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  18. Thanks for the information about the APIM. Thanks to MadManMoon for the information. The problem is WAZE.............. !!!!!! Seems there must a be bug in their program, when I shut WAZE down my volume control works perfectly. I will contact them to find out what they are going to do about it. Cheers.
    1 point
  19. Do you use Waze, or have it installed on your iPhone? There's a known bug with Waze on iOS right now that messes with the volume control within CarPlay (only affects Prompt Volume, not Audio Volume). The fix is already applied and should be out with the next Waze update. I've been having the same persistent issue with my iPhone in my Escape, and I've temporarily switched to Apple Maps until the Waze update is pushed.
    1 point
  20. With Highlander continually growing into an Explorer competitor, they had a hole in the middle of their lineup between Rav-4 and Highlander, so this slots in as their Edge/Passport/Blazer competitor, but they made it hybrid only.
    1 point
  21. Mine got the Gtechniq crystal serum ultra. I did paint correction and the ceramic along with tint and some wrap around the running boards, door sills and front and rear lower bumper areas all for $3k. He coated everything including the wheels. It makes washing the vehicle a breeze. I would not want to clean those turbine wheels without it haha
    1 point
  22. Congrats on your purchase. Hope you have many trouble free joyous miles.
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  23. The Aviator GT rims are kind of similar to the Nautilus ones and look really cool too:
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  24. And it varied tremendously from county to county. Fulton county could be $100 higher or more per vehicle. At least now it's standardized and based on the purchase price of the vehicle not their valuation.
    1 point
  25. OUCH! That's terrible... but I'm sure all makes would be expensive... Mercedes probably twice that....
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