The time is finally here. After years of speculation and several months of pandemic-related delays, the Ford Bronco is starting to roll off the assembly line. The SUV marks the first new Bronco model in Ford’s lineup in 15 years, not counting the Bronco Sport, and is one of the most hyped and sought-after vehicles to hit the market in quite some time. Ford’s announcement that production has begun will be accompanied by a special YouTube presentation that Ford says will include interviews with the Bronco team and with reservation holders at the automaker’s new Modification Center.
Ford added 2,700 jobs to support Bronco production.Ford
Bronco production has driven Ford to invest $750 million into its Michigan Assembly Plant, and the automaker says it has added 2,700 jobs to support the rollout. Ford’s push to begin production can’t come soon enough. Over 125,000 Bronco orders have been placed, and multiple delays have pushed the vehicle’s arrival back, meaning there is considerable demand for the off-road legend.
Ford is ready to capitalize on the craze and will offer several ways to customize the new vehicle. At its 1.7 million square-foot Modification Center, The Blue Oval will factory-install several optional modifications that include equipment such as a front bumper safari bar, graphics packages, roof racks, and more. That’s on top of more than 200 factory-backed accessories that can be installed at the dealer, either at or after the time of purchase.
Delays and production difficulties have pushed the Bronco back.Ford
If you are hoping to get behind the wheel of a new Bronco, it could be a while. Even buyers that have been in line for a while now might not see their new vehicle until late 2021 or 2022, and the vehicle’s official rollout will almost certainly re-spike demand. Even so, many feel it’s worth the wait, and Ford’s vehicle configuration tool is live, so go check it out for yourself.
