Production issues to delay Ford Bronco and Mustang Mach-E deliveries

DETROIT – Ford Motor is delaying customer deliveries of its electric Mustang Mach-E crossovers and some Bronco SUVs – two of its most high-profile new vehicles – due to manufacturing issues.

The automaker confirmed Thursday it has identified a problem with the molded-in color hardtop roofs on thousands of Ford Bronco SUVs built to date, which will negatively impact production and delay deliveries to customers by months. The roofs are made by auto supplier Webasto.

The vehicles have a quality issue that can create an “unsatisfactory appearance when exposed to extreme water and humidity,”…