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Mine is similarly cracked.
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I took a car to Carmax to get a quote and the vehicle had a crack in the airbag cover. They offered less than 50% of what the dealer offered on a trade in because of the crack.

Get it replaced before the warranty runs out, it could cost you thousands after.
 

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Haven't noticed a crack on the steering wheel (yet), but the airbag cover on my driver's A pillar has popped one corner.
 

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I took mine in on Thursday and the dealer took a quick look, took a picture, and wrote it up for warranty replacement (without any hesitation). The fix is to remove and replace the entire steering wheel airbag & cover. It apparently is one unit.
 

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All good here but my Bronco is just 2 months old. The Ranger's shifter boot is known to crack (I have a Ranger too). So on both, I put 303 Protectant on them monthly (or more)....hope to keep it soft and conditioned and avoid this issue.
 

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I could swear I saw a thread about this but I can't find it now. Or maybe it was on Zuckbook. At any rate I've seen a picture of an airbag cover cracked completely open around the horse. I noticed today mine is starting to split.

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Edit: Found it, a post by @Paul Gagnon in a cracked mirror thread. @MN_OuterBanks
also reported the issue.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/driver-side-mirror-cracked-no-contact.34217/post-1139195
I've got the same thing happening to mine. I mentioned to service when I was in last...they said it looked like a scratch! I said, a scratch removed material leaving a mark, this looks convex until it opens up.
Mine is more on the side slowly moving in two directions...
 

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Bummer. I remember that thread on here in like December or so. It was due to sub freezing temperatures I recall in that case.
Mine was fine last winter, started splitting this summer.
 
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I've got the same thing happening to mine. I mentioned to service when I was in last...they said it looked like a scratch! I said, a scratch removed material leaving a mark, this looks convex until it opens up.
Mine is more on the side slowly moving in two directions...
Good luck on the fight. I'm not sure what to expect when I finally take it in. Probably try in November, I have a part on backorder that I'll be picking up. I go to great lengths to limit dealer visits.
 

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Good luck on the fight. I'm not sure what to expect when I finally take it in. Probably try in November, I have a part on backorder that I'll be picking up. I go to great lengths to limit dealer visits.
You and me both...can't stand dealing with the dealer for service, they did more damaged to my FoST than I ever did, but I tolerate them for MSRP! lol
It's a good thing my Bronco has been trouble free for the most part, best new car I've ever owned that way!
 

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Getting mine replaced as it’s doing the same. Just have to wait for the part to come in. The dealer sent photos to Ford and they approved the replacement so definitely escalate it with Ford directly if the dealer isn’t helping you out.
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