MIC Hardtop Delamination Issue now covered in General Service Bulletin -- Bronco Roof Concern Analysis -- 9/27/23 Update

[Ducati1098]

Just an FYI, Ford has updated the GSB about Bronco roof concerns to include delamination issues.

General Service Bulletin Download[PDF]:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/attachments/bronco-roof-concern-analysis-pdf.569300/


Delamination of hard top outer layer (Warrantable)

• Raised patches on the hard top with no distorted grain pattern or discoloration (Figures 16-17)
Figure 16

Figure 17

Edit: I've also attached the whole GSB just incase anyone wants to see what is and is not warrantable according to Ford.

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[BroncoBoy22]

Sad that it’s happening, glad they are honoring warranty for it

 

[JimL]

Don't get me started on "service bulletins". I had an Escape whose board fried itself. They had a "service bulletin" out there saying hey this thing can fry itself. But not a recall. They knew about it and did NOTHING about it. Cost me $2,400 total. I wonder why I ever bought another Ford after that. Now I'm pissed again.

 

[2023bronco]

Dang. Should've just made a heavier fiberglass or plastic top and been done with it. The honeycomb cardboard thing was a bad idea. "Molded in Color" is sort of a joke, because the outer colored part is paper thin. A deep gouge and it's toast. And evidently it's prone to delaminating.

 

[Bronccraig]

Again ill say how does this happen, I also have a 21 gladiator and the top is just perfect, glossy color no issues and these broncos still have this issue, glad my 23 2 dr hasn't had it ..yet anyway but seems the technology is out there yet went so wrong for ford somehow

 

[ssypien]

I’m going to take mine in and see what they say/do.

 

[HeHateMe]

I’m going to take mine in and see what they say/do.

Yep... That looks like it...

 

[Dude1967]

I’m going to take mine in and see what they say/do.

Same issue here, Same problem, Since it is my 3rd top replacement can not wait to see the next one.

 

[Herbie]

Just an FYI, Ford has updated the GSB about Bronco roof concerns to include delamination issues.

General Service Bulletin Download[PDF]:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/attachments/bronco-roof-concern-analysis-pdf.569300/


Delamination of hard top outer layer (Warrantable)

• Raised patches on the hard top with no distorted grain pattern or discoloration (Figures 16-17)
Figure 16

Figure 17

Edit: I've also attached the whole GSB just incase anyone wants to see what is and is not warrantable according to Ford.

Let me ask your opinion on something. I have the spider webbing like a mofo all over my top, it's been there since day 1 basically which was a year and a half ago. The bulletin says that is warrantable. What if I have used the below product on it? Would that void the warranty on the top?

 

[Ducati1098]

Let me ask your opinion on something. I have the spider webbing like a mofo all over my top, it's been there since day 1 basically which was a year and a half ago. The bulletin says that is warrantable. What if I have used the below product on it? Would that void the warranty on the top?

Unlikely that it would void the warranty. I doubt that stuff is the reason for the cracks and realistically there’s no way to prove otherwise.

If you end up getting it replaced, I would personally stop using that though. Like the GSB says, all you really need/should use is water and a mild soap to clean it.

 

[Herbie]

Unlikely that it would void the warranty. I doubt that stuff is the reason for the cracks and realistically there’s no way to prove otherwise.

If you end up getting it replaced, I would personally stop using that though. Like the GSB says, all you really need/should use is water and a mild soap to clean it.

Thank you. I only have been using that stuff on the fender flares and the hood deflector, but I have considered it for the top. For the past year and half I've just washed it with soap and water. I am too afraid to use anything on it.

 

[A51Bronco]

This is why my top lives in the garage all the time. I'm too worried over time the constant exposer to sun will damage them eventually. I'll just stick to weekend ride without the top for as long as possible lol.

 

[ssypien]

Mine has always been in a garage and it didn’t keep it from having the issue

 

[CarGuy]

Let me ask your opinion on something. I have the spider webbing like a mofo all over my top, it's been there since day 1 basically which was a year and a half ago. The bulletin says that is warrantable. What if I have used the below product on it? Would that void the warranty on the top?

I use a similar product and have no problems.

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