ausrutherford Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202309/1288483.html#pvareaid=2028166 Makes sense given the Ranger just started production. Could allow for exports to markets prohibited by currency rates, taxes, or capacity from Dearborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I can see it now...US Bronco owners will claim that tops made in China are better the ones made here LOL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oac98 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 FORD LOVES CHINA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I wonder if they’re going to have the same production bugs we had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 8 hours ago, silvrsvt said: I can see it now...US Bronco owners will claim that tops made in China are better the ones made here LOL Does Webasto even have a Chinese operation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, twintornados said: Does Webasto even have a Chinese operation? I'm assuming they are going to stand up everything they need in country, which would require the tops being made there. AFAIK they still are having production issues with the US plant with not being able to make enough of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 3 hours ago, twintornados said: Does Webasto even have a Chinese operation? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I wish we got square fenders on all trims. The black diamond grille that is gloss black looks nice too. Not sure about the tiny “FORD” on the grille too, but I could get over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 23 minutes ago, T-dubz said: I wish we got square fenders on all trims. The black diamond grille that is gloss black looks nice too. Not sure about the tiny “FORD” on the grille too, but I could get over that. I disagree - round wheels go in round wheel wells, IMO. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 33 minutes ago, rmc523 said: I disagree - round wheels go in round wheel wells, IMO. agreed...although I thought they were easily bolted on and off....theres an option....aftermarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM222 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) On 9/14/2023 at 6:58 AM, ausrutherford said: https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202309/1288483.html#pvareaid=2028166 Makes sense given the Ranger just started production. Could allow for exports to markets prohibited by currency rates, taxes, or capacity from Dearborn. They could export to other markets that already get JMC-Ford products (like the Ford Territory). I like the squarish wheel arches/flares. -Motor1 I have a feeling Ford will eventually adopt that for regular US-built models in the future and not limit them to special models like the Everglades and Heritage trims. Edited September 16, 2023 by AM222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.I. Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I hope Ford star to import from China de Broncos destined for Europe. Maybe then could sell it cheaper than the American units. In Spain, the cheapest Bronco will cost 86000€… or 90000$. That is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 On 9/13/2023 at 5:58 PM, ausrutherford said: https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202309/1288483.html#pvareaid=2028166 Makes sense given the Ranger just started production. Could allow for exports to markets prohibited by currency rates, taxes, or capacity from Dearborn. Gee, I haven;t learned chinese yet, but I'm sure it will be our national language very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 57 minutes ago, Joe771476 said: Gee, I haven;t learned chinese yet, but I'm sure it will be our national language very soon! And I’m sure you’ll enjoy your 60 day vacation. Keep your xenophobic comments to yourself or don’t bother coming back. This article is about building broncos in China to be sold in China not the U.S. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Bronco to be build by Jiangling Ford. JMC is a brand under Jiangling Ford. I wonder what will happen to Everest... Ford didn't mention whether it will be replaced in China. Probably means Bronco will take its place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 9/13/2023 at 8:37 PM, fuzzymoomoo said: I wonder if they’re going to have the same production bugs we had Hasn't the bronco been pretty reliable? I know they had that bad batch of 2.7s, and a few leaky roofs, but I haven't heard of any issues beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 3:45 PM, Joe771476 said: Gee, I haven;t learned chinese yet, but I'm sure it will be our national language very soon! Maybe the UAW shouldn't be pushing for an average compensation of 300k per worker between pay raises and better benefits while also asking for a 32 hr work week. There is no bigger enemy to American auto workers than the UAW. They make absurd demands, and then wonder why all the manufacturing jobs get shipped to other countries. For now, Ford seems to be pretty committed to building most of its vehicles here. But if the UAW keeps pushing, I can see than changing in the coming years/decades. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM222 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) On 9/19/2023 at 1:40 AM, bzcat said: Bronco to be build by Jiangling Ford. JMC is a brand under Jiangling Ford. I wonder what will happen to Everest... Ford didn't mention whether it will be replaced in China. Probably means Bronco will take its place. That could be the case. I guess something from Ford's icons lineup like the Bronco will do better there than the mainstream Everest in the Chinese market. It could also be exported to left-hand drive Southeast Asian markets. Edited September 20, 2023 by AM222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 3:37 AM, silvrsvt said: I'm assuming they are going to stand up everything they need in country, which would require the tops being made there. AFAIK they still are having production issues with the US plant with not being able to make enough of them? China will have a paint matched top with removable side windows that won't be available in the U S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 9:55 AM, T-dubz said: I wish we got square fenders on all trims. The black diamond grille that is gloss black looks nice too. Not sure about the tiny “FORD” on the grille too, but I could get over that. G M will build one with square fenders some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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