Go look at a 2030 Bronco, I'm sure they will copy the Scout again.
If the Scout had not come out in 61', Ford would still be making the Falcon.
If the Scout had not come out in 61', Ford would still be making the Falcon.
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Sad to say I’m at the Honda dealership right now trading my ‘23 Bronco Outerbanks for a Pilot. What a nightmare of a car. 1-1/2 years in-steering wheel pops every 5th or 6th time I turn it, windows all rattle (say they may have fix by end of year) and the soft top is already wearing out at the hinge fold and dealer isn’t sure Ford will cover under warranty. Finally had enough.
Hope the Scout is better built!!!
Hope the Scout is better built!!!
Wow! Sorry to hear this, we too have issues with the rattled window but was corrected with a code from the dealer.
Yeah. Loved the “joy” factor but the issues never stopped. We had already had it in 4 months after buying for a CAM phaser issue that required whole engine to be pulled. Last month the rear passenger window would not stay in up position. Kept auto-downing. They fixed that (code reset I’m sure) but just constant shop time. Hoping your Heritage holds up-you have one-correct?
Not to sidetrack the thread but I have to say, my Bronco is 3 years old this week and all I’ve had to do is change the oil every 3k-5k miles. I’m approaching 60k miles.
Yes, still have the Heritage. It sounds like you drew the short stick, the Broncos have had well known issues from the windows, hard top issues, transmissions, etc. That's the risk of purchasing new models, I'm sure we'll have our fare shares of concerns with the Scouts. I'm more concerned on how they're dealt with. It's a hard place to be as a new consumer and new model.
I agree. I was prepared and I rolled with a lot but when soft top started wearing through and dealer said no TSB and worried about it happening g again I just decided to lose it. I do t want stuck paying $3-4K for new top when not even my fault. Still love it-just didn’t want stuck in a money pit. Had enough issues as a ‘23 that I feared more to come.
Have had Hondas and Acuras most my life with virtually no issues so I hope Scout is more like honda than Ford
Have yet (knock on real wood dash applique in my wife's X4) to have issues with my '21 with 48k miles. Only fully opening the softtop first time just last month may have helped with no top wear.
Also it's a 2.7 slushbox. Engine was even assembled right in the middle of the valve keeper issues.
Also it's a 2.7 slushbox. Engine was even assembled right in the middle of the valve keeper issues.
Yep, it will have to if I expect to replace it with a new Scout - of similar size. 9 additional years will get me to the big reveal of the small Scout - if there ever is one. I won't trade my mid-size SUV for a behemoth Expedition-sized vehicle. Or even an F-150.
Same. 2022 Badlands Sasquatch 2.7l two door with lift, 37s, winch and used heavily overlanding. Working great here too.
Keeping a sharp eye on what the Scout brings though.
All I see on these forums are photos of old gasoline powered Scouts which are great. I also keep seeing on the internet that electric vehicle sales have slowed. My questions is what are you folks going to do if you produce a bunch of electric Scouts and they do not sell like the current EV's. Do you plan to produce some gasoline powered Scouts?
Feels like it is January all over again!
What @R1TVT is trying to say is this question has been asked multiple times and reading the entire thread he referenced will give you clarity. To simplify your efforts here is a synopsis:
-CEO is fully in on EV
-platform is not designed to interchange EV and ICE
-everyone is headed toward EV or alternative fuel so no reason to start a new company using dinosaur tech/thinking
-EV sales are not slowing if you do your own research or look at educated info on this forum. The media spins it that way as do politicians. Sales of EV’s are actually up year after year
-as noted, want gas-buy a vintage Scout or POS jeep or Bronco. I just traded my ‘23 Bronco due to continuous issues so I have truth in my comment based on my experience
-Rivian has posted EV experiences off-roading-they (EVs) are very capable of off-roading. Again-those scared to change believe otherwise but real world examples of success do exist.
If I missed something I’m sure someone here will chime in. We are more than 1-1/2 years in on this forum and at least 2 to 2-1/2 years into Scout/VW starting this venture. It’s full steam (electric) ahead and the trains not coming back to the station. A venture this big is not going to list fall back strategies anyway-SM believes in this and has bet the house.
Stay on the forum and learn-as I and others have or keep doubting the success that will happen and watch from the sidelines and miss out. Either way, the Scout is going to happen.
Enjoy the forum and the adventure
I think the only thing you missed was that he will be re-reading his own thread from Jan. LOL.
Our July 2024 update on construction of our new factory in Blythewood, South Carolina is now live on Scout Stories HERE.
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July 2024 Scout Motors Production Center Update – Scout Motors Stories
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So is the paint shop two stories? Or is that vertical space for assembly/travel conveyors? Looks like a second floor is going in.Our July 2024 update on construction of our new factory in Blythewood, South Carolina is now live on Scout Stories HERE.
July 2024 Scout Motors Production Center Update – Scout Motors Stories
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Also-sad to say I’ve designed new buildings that are smaller than the construction trailer commune that is on site
Looking great and really puts into perspective how large the facility really is.
Crazy!
Considering the conveyors, drying/curing areas, robots that spray the paint and the dip tanks commonly used for primer and more I think two stories makes sense. 
Looks like a non affiliated Scot Motors employee took a drone over the SM plant. See video here.
A long way to go and a short time to get there. That should be a song
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