Can't seem to find a common indicator from those who have reported this. It has to be bad manufacturing/material and its up to luck if yours is effected.
Ford has not announced any "improved" hard top (MIC). Have a MY23 4Dr Badlands w/ MIC. Build date of 10/22. Have 5.5k miles to date. Picked up off the dealer lot, new, Feb 23. I have taken it off-road several times.
I first heard about this issue, on this forum, shortly after picking up the bronco in Feb of 23. Since then I have been monitoring the hard top. I hand wash the bronco myself. Do not use any special cleaners or conditioners on the top. Just basic car detailing soap and then water to rinse off the soap.
So far I have not been able to notice any cracks or bubbling. I have only removed the two front panels (over driver and passenger seat). Nocking on wood. The bronco is always kept in a garage (covered). Typical sunny cali weather.
Have told myself that if it does go bad...I would consider one of the third party brands. They all use different material which seem to be stronger. Ford took this rout to cut costs and reduce weight. My opinion. It looks great. Unfortunately doesn't perform so well.
Ford has not announced any "improved" hard top (MIC). Have a MY23 4Dr Badlands w/ MIC. Build date of 10/22. Have 5.5k miles to date. Picked up off the dealer lot, new, Feb 23. I have taken it off-road several times.
I first heard about this issue, on this forum, shortly after picking up the bronco in Feb of 23. Since then I have been monitoring the hard top. I hand wash the bronco myself. Do not use any special cleaners or conditioners on the top. Just basic car detailing soap and then water to rinse off the soap.
So far I have not been able to notice any cracks or bubbling. I have only removed the two front panels (over driver and passenger seat). Nocking on wood. The bronco is always kept in a garage (covered). Typical sunny cali weather.
Have told myself that if it does go bad...I would consider one of the third party brands. They all use different material which seem to be stronger. Ford took this rout to cut costs and reduce weight. My opinion. It looks great. Unfortunately doesn't perform so well.
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