Ford Bronco Production Will Reportedly Temporarily Shut Down Due to Global Chip Shortage

The global chip shortage is wreaking havoc on production lines everywhere. Ford has already seen some of the worst of this, already having to slow production of its F-150, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair lines. Earlier this week, the Detroit Free Press revealed the shortage has also hit its most exciting new car in years, the upcoming Bronco.

The Bronco is produced at the Michigan assembly plant in Wayne, one of four production lines that will be shut down for the weeks of May 17 and May 24. While Ford is currently grappling with tough decisions about how to ration the few chips they have available to finish the projects they need, the Bronco appears to be significant a priority. The Free Press reports that the Bronco remains on track for its planned Summer debut.

The Bronco was an overwhelming hit in pre-order reservations, and most of this production allocation will be required to fill those orders. With production already delayed once for unrelated supplier issues, Broncos that have not already been pre-ordered are not likely to arrive in showrooms until later in the Summer.