Bronco Hard Top 2.0 Cracking

[Mikey D]

Same question @Mikey D

Same question @Mikey D

See post to Stu10. Not bad and replaces my imperfections over FORDs

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[RubyRedGT]

Gosh, so sorry to hear of top issues that folks are having. Glad I switched to soft top in May 2021, which also got me my Bronco 1-2 years sooner (at MSRP).

 

[jddunfee]

I read through all of this and I didn't see for sure but is this only on 2 door models? Anybody having the issues on 4 doors? I don't have mine yet so I am curious as to which ones are affected. 2 years, 2 months waiting..........

 

[Mikey D]

Wrapped it in white and prep was simply washing and then wiping down with rubbing alcohol. Thanks to @BudgetBronco for the video on how to. It looks good from a distance, but the top and corners are sort of tough to smooth. For $200 and my first time it's not to bad.

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Added Bronco Bucking script today. I kinda like it better than the soon to be released REAL Heritage.

 

[Portapot]

I have a 2DR, bought the soft top for it last summer. After removing the hard top, which is hanging in my garage, I doubt I will ever put it back on. It's just so fragile and taking the soft top on an off is no simple task. Ford should have made the soft top standard and sold the hard top as an option. I feel like I wasted my money on the hard top.

 

[Sapper5]

I also received my Bronco in late September and just realized this today. I've only hand-washed until last night, then I went for a TOUCHLESS car wash. I have a hard time believing a touchless car wash had anything to do with this, but I'm surprised I did not catch the cracking sooner. I will be placing a warranty claim asap.

 

[jatt143]

I just noticed my front passenger roof panel has started to crack. did anyone claim a warranty yet? I always garage this thing

 

[BBSas]

Are you all keeping your Bronco outside or in a garage? If outside, what’s your climate like? Do you think this is why looks like hardtops aren’t available now, because Ford is still having these issues?

 

[atthewmay]

I just noticed my front passenger roof panel has started to crack. did anyone claim a warranty yet? I always garage this thing

Mine was warrantied and replaced in less than a month.

 

[atthewmay]

Are you all keeping your Bronco outside or in a garage? If outside, what’s your climate like? Do you think this is why looks like hardtops aren’t available now, because Ford is still having these issues?

I keep mine outside, and I am on Long Island, NY. Hasn't been too cold yet here and it only made it 2 months before cracking.

 

[Jr87mustang]

Jeez, now we have to be watching the roof now? I thought it was just cracking around the sides.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I just noticed my front passenger roof panel has started to crack. did anyone claim a warranty yet? I always garage this thing

Hi there, I'd be happy to look into your Bronco concerns on my end. Will you send us a message with your VIN and dealership info? I can look into things on my end.

 

[jatt143]

Are you all keeping your Bronco outside or in a garage? If outside, what’s your climate like? Do you think this is why looks like hardtops aren’t available now, because Ford is still having these issues?

mine has been always garaged

 

[Dadsquatch]

Well I officially have my first hairline crack. It's very minuscule, but I've been laser focused on checking my top a couple days a week since everyone has been reporting issues. Do you think I go to the dealer now for warranty or wait until it gets worse / more cracks form?

A few notes on my specific situation:

- MIC 2.0
- Built in June '22, been driving it since Aug '22
- No crack at time of delivery inspection
- Crack is located on rear cap, below passenger side window
- I noticed it a couple months ago, but at that point was so hard to notice I figured it was just a light scratch.
- Currently have 6,500 miles
- Have not taken the rear cap/top off yet. Just front & middle panels.
- Went off-roading for the first time this past weekend, and that seemed to "open up" the crack a bit more with all the bouncing around (makes sense). I suppose I'm not supposed to take my Bronco off-road, lol.

Other than this, my top has been pretty flawless (compared to others).

What should I do?

 

[atthewmay]

Well I officially have my first hairline crack. It's very minuscule, but I've been laser focused on checking my top a couple days a week since everyone has been reporting issues. Do you think I go to the dealer now for warranty or wait until it gets worse / more cracks form?

A few notes on my specific situation:

- MIC 2.0
- Built in June '22, been driving it since Aug '22
- No crack at time of delivery inspection
- Crack is located on rear cap, below passenger side window
- I noticed it a couple months ago, but at that point was so hard to notice I figured it was just a light scratch.
- Currently have 6,500 miles
- Went off-roading for the first time this past weekend, and that seemed to "open up" the crack a bit more with all the bouncing around (makes sense). I suppose I'm not supposed to take my Bronco off-road, lol.

Other than this, my top has been pretty flawless (compared to others).

What should I do?

Definitely take it now. Any crack is a crack too many. The more people who bring up the issue the more likely they are to honor warranties on the hard tops. The worst they can stay is wait until it gets worse at which point it will be on them, not you for waiting.

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