Hardtop fitment issues

[ChrisB351]

Since day 1 Ive alignment and wind noise issues.. Front panels dont sit flush and I can actually feel air between the 2 panels above the passenger seat. My dealer has attempted to adjust the top a couple times only to make it worse. Its currently in the shop now being readjusted back to how it was. If I shine a flashlight from the outside rear corner where the front panel meets the clamshell I can see light on the inside. Theyre basically telling me thats just how its designed and theres nothing else they can do. Ive already messaged Ford on here and waiting for a reply but curious if anyone has had similar issues and what results did you get.

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[PWillette]

Wow, that's the worst I've seen yet. Hope they make it right for you.

 

[Area51BS]

I wouldn’t accept that. I don’t get any water in my soft top as of now. So it’s certainly not acceptable with a hard top. Bet it’s something simple being missed.

 

[ChrisB351]

Fortunately I dont have any water leaks. Ive hit it with a pressure washer a few times just to make sure.

 

[John Auer]

That's not right. Stay on them until they make it right.

 

[Drinxxs04]

I have a two door as well….even same color. Mine does not sit flush either, but more so than yours. I can’t see gap light nor any leaks. Because they do overlap eachother and sit on a lip from the other panels; I would think it can’t sit totally flush. But light through no no no

 

[Drinxxs04]

I have a two door as well….even same color. Mine does not sit flush either, but more so than yours. I can’t see gap light nor any leaks. Because they do overlap eachother and sit on a lip from the other panels; I would think it can’t sit totally flush. But light through no no no

oops. Weight video too lol

 

[Kramku1]

Mine looks way more raised on the driver side and fits like a glove on passenger side but no leaks in the carwash, I'm leaving well alone besides going softop next summer.

 

[Heeba]

Since day 1 Ive alignment and wind noise issues.. Front panels dont sit flush and I can actually feel air between the 2 panels above the passenger seat. My dealer has attempted to adjust the top a couple times only to make it worse. Its currently in the shop now being readjusted back to how it was. If I shine a flashlight from the outside rear corner where the front panel meets the clamshell I can see light on the inside. Theyre basically telling me thats just how its designed and theres nothing else they can do. Ive already messaged Ford on here and waiting for a reply but curious if anyone has had similar issues and what results did you get.

Sorry to hear. It looks like Ford has a TSB on this…


July 21, 2022


MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: TSB 22-2288


Components: STRUCTURE


NHTSA ID Number: 10216460


Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2288


Summary


Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers.

 

[ChrisB351]

Sorry to hear. It looks like Ford has a TSB on this…


July 21, 2022


MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: TSB 22-2288


Components: STRUCTURE


NHTSA ID Number: 10216460


Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2288


Summary


Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers.

My dealer has tried that. It brings the front latches down. My problem is the rear latches. They did this and it actually caused my front left panel to bind and not release from the front inner alignment pin and its currently back at the shop getting fixed. The way I see it is if they pull the front down thats gonna raise the rear so thats countering my issue.

 

[Bronco71]

Never had mine leak from a car wash. It has been caught in light rains a couple of times and for some reason leaks out of overhead switch console. Took it to dealer this am and just got a call that they had a service bulletin and were going to start removing interior trim. They said I should have it back sometime Wednesday.

 

[Mike Kleen]

Never had mine leak from a car wash. It has been caught in light rains a couple of times and for some reason leaks out of overhead switch console. Took it to dealer this am and just got a call that they had a service bulletin and were going to start removing interior trim. They said I should have it back sometime Wednesday.

Mine has something like this. If it sits under steady rain/mist for a while I guess some water wicks or oozes under the seal. When I start driving maybe 1-2tbsp of water drips onto the back seat from the back of the middle panel passenger side. Car wash... nothing.

 

[Mattbar1]

Sorry to hear. It looks like Ford has a TSB on this…


July 21, 2022


MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: TSB 22-2288


Components: STRUCTURE


NHTSA ID Number: 10216460


Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2288


Summary


Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers.

Can anyone provide a copy of this procedure?

 

[ChrisB351]

Can anyone provide a copy of this procedure?

Ford 2021-2022 Bronco

Hard top roof

Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

• 2021-2022 Bronco
• Equipped with a factory hard top roof
• Front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching

Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

Labor Times

Description	Operation No.	Time
2021-2022 Bronco: Adjust The Strikers Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	222288A​	1.2 Hrs.​

Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part:	78030A97
Condition Code:	12

 

[Mattbar1]

Ford 2021-2022 Bronco

Hard top roof

Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:


Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

Labor Times

Description	Operation No.	Time
2021-2022 Bronco: Adjust The Strikers Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	222288A​	1.2 Hrs.​

Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part:	78030A97
Condition Code:	12

Thank you!!

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