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Ford's Bronco production has been plagued by a series of production issues related to its MIC tops, almost from the beginning of the process. Now, it is taking the painful but responsible step of temporarily stopping production so that it can rectify the problems and deliver the new Broncos to Ford customers in top form.

The re-introduction of the Ford Bronco has been a big undertaking and such ambitious projects often come with setbacks along the way. The Bronco has been no exception, as issues with the quality control of its outsourced tops, as well as other fit and finish glitches and a widespread semiconductor shortage have combined to make the new Bronco's rollout more problematic than Ford had hoped. 

While straight ahead acceleration may not have seemed to be a "top of the list" item for Ford's engineers as they developed the new Bronco, as it turns out, the Bronco does very well as far as 0-60mph is concerned. Let's take a look at how it fares against its competitors, as well as how engine choice and equipment packages affect the Bronco's performance numbers.

The automotive industry is probably facing the most significant change in its entire existence. Not only are we on the brink of accepting EVs as default vehicles, but we are close to completely changing the way we order and buy our cars. Again, Ford is leading the field in innovation, as well as in analyzing the best concepts for the future. At the moment, several key factors are especially instrumental in Ford's success.

From tiny to large-scale, diecast models have been an integral part of the car enthusiast's universe for as long as one can remember. For many of us, toy cars were a "gateway drug" to car culture from an early age. If you haven't already taken possession of your new Ford Bronco, don't have money to pay obnoxious dealer markups, or if you live abroad, here are some options for getting a new Bronco into your life in its scaled down form. 

Ford's Bronco production has experienced a series of delays right from the start, and while many have been attributed to the pandemic, the manufacturer's issues with the supplier of its Bronco MOD tops, Webasto, began even earlier. After doing everything it could to remedy the situation, Ford recently cut ties with the Germany-based manufacturer and signed on with a new company.

Will the high-performance Broncos of tomorrow will be able to compete with the Wrangler 392 and Defender without a proper V8 engine under the hood? Ford was very proud when the manufacturer originally introduced the twin-turbo V6 Raptor, but for 2022, this model will be getting a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 with 760 hp straight from the Shelby GT500. This is a strong indication that buyers of high-performance trucks believe more in classic V8 configuration than in high-tech downsized engines that might match V8 power and performance, but not its feel or image. So, if Ford realized that Raptor needs a V8, will they understand that Bronco needs one, too?

Upon its introduction during the turbulent mid-'60s, the original Ford Bronco proved to be a pivotal model that served to shape an entire automotive segment, the SUV. After a 25-year hiatus, the new Bronco's return couldn't have more perfect timing, as it comes at a time when the SUV class has largely become a distorted version of what it should be. The new Bronco's second coming is helping the industry find its way and once again steer in the right direction, re-introducing itself as a proper off-road model, filled with modern technology but with an old-school feel and approach.

Combining a legendary name and a relatively new technology can open a whole new world of performance for the Bronco lineup in the form of a Shelby Bronco. Shelby's legacy is symbolized by throaty V8 engines and world-class performance, but Ford might choose to go a different route and provide its future Shelby Bronco with insane acceleration times that are courtesy of a powerful battery pack.