My order for putting the windows back on are: bottom, side by pax door, top buckles, side by rear. So the groove by the rear seats is easy because there is no tension. What's your order?
That was not my order. I will try what you are doing.
Trust me, this isn't something you'll have to listen hard for if it's happening. Also, it should be noted that I didn't have this ticking noise until after 3 hour off road ride, so it's likely related to that but I just haven't been able to fully isolate the noise location yet.
Nothing like that is back in that area....I suspect it might be the frame that goes across the tailgate or something similar.
Someone else posted about the mount for the back-up camera being the source, tapping against the inside of the tailgate.
Ooohh, this might be the issue! I will investigate this ASAP!
Welp, this isn't the issue....
A video would’ve nice if you get a moment.
From the driver's seat, I can't see out the quarter side windows at all, but they do provide a lot of extra light in a very dark area. The 'wrinkles' are not noticeable from the inside anyway. They're plastic, just like in 90% of other vehicles with a soft top, so I really don't know why everyone is picking on the Bronco for this.
100% hit the nail on the head. I got mine because I wanted a convertible with utility. Hard top may be better for some folks, but I don't want the hassle of storing big plastic panels when I want it off.
I was concerned about this too. No more. I'm in the Atlanta area, so take this for what it is, but I have a lot less issue with the heat in my Bronco than with my Excursion. While the fabric may be hot to the touch, it doesn't HOLD any heat. You open the windows or throw open the top and all the heat is gone instantly. The roof of my Excursion (navy blue), and my Wife's Passat (also navy blue) for that matter, hold so much heat that it take half an hour or more for the AC to drop down from max on a sunny day, even if it's only 75 out. That's with the Excursion's rear air running, and it runs through the roof! Put another way, lay your hand on the metal roof of any color vehicle down here on a sunny day, you're likely to get burned. Do that on any convertible with a black canvas roof, it may be uncomfortable for a few seconds, but then you'll be fine.
I have had the rain drip issue. I'm not sure if it's bad enough to bother me, but I also know that the inside of my Badlands was made to be splashed. I do plan to hold Ford to that - are you listening Ford?
After the 3rd time, I got the hang of removing and reassembly. The most difficult part for me is the clips, there just isn't a lot of room for my sausage fingers. I'm used to the tight fitting slide in slots from a convertible I used to have. If something starts to hang, you either back it out a little bit and try again, or use the heel of your palm and knock in in. It all fits together well.
This is my thinking. It's a good top. I'd change some things, but then someone else would hate those changes. So in the end, Ford made choices, it works. If you don't like it, order that abomination from BestTop.
