New Badsquatch top leaking in the rain

[Rick U]

I’ve had my new 22 Badlands 2 door about 2 weeks now. Yesterday we got some rain and both front seats had puddles and the interior door panels were very wet. The dripping was coming from the seams in the airbag covers above the door windows. I’v read most of the threads and I haven’t seen much on this area. Before I take it in to the dealer, I’d like to know how common this is and what the fix was. A few other posts talked about their dealer smearing silicone and making it a mess but that seemed like it was for leaks coming down the inside of the windshield. Should I be worried about the air bags? I had a 1980 Jeep cj5 with soft top and soft doors and it never leaked.

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[jehines3]

Post Pics. I've only had my soft-top bronco for three weeks and top-down just a few times. Are the windows set and retracting properly? There is a reset procedure here for them if they aren't sealing all the way to the top. Also, make sure the mid latch in the top hinge is fully seated and clipped.

I've developed a few rattles now that things are starting to loosen up, but that's my only complaint. The more moving parts in a vehicle the more problems set in.

 

[SasquatchMansquatch]

I assume you have a soft top? I'd just bring it back to the dealership and let them sort it out under warranty. I wouldn't want to wait to figure it out myself, water getting into the wrong places could damage other things while you wait.

 

[Rick U]

It’s a hardtop. It looks like the windows are seating properly. I’ll post pictures soon.

 

[Rick U]

The windows do look seated. I’m pointing to the area where the dripping came from on both sides.

the seats were much wetter but I had wiped them up before I took the picture.

 

[SaltyKooks]

The windows do look seated. I’m pointing to the area where the dripping came from on both sides.

the seats were much wetter but I had wiped them up before I took the picture.

Same thing happens to me. Took it in to the dealership and the ran couple water test and said there was no sign of leaking

 

[ERock62]

Did you get any crazy wind from the rain yesterday?

 

[Jwredneck]

The windows do look seated. I’m pointing to the area where the dripping came from on both sides.

the seats were much wetter but I had wiped them up before I took the picture.

Had the exact same spot on our passanger side leaking after driving in heavy rain (2021 model though). Front seal was replaced under warrenty. There was a TSB for it.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10203652-0001.pdf

 

[Rick U]

Did you get any crazy wind from the rain yesterday?

nope

 

[Pseudoko]

I live in Southern California and had side ways rain. I have a soft top tho but no leaks

 

[Rick U]

It’s at the dealer being looked at. The writer said the factory sometimes does not clear the drain holes.

 

[ERock62]

I live in Southern California and had side ways rain. I have a soft top tho but no leaks

Same. I see you are in Chino. I am in the same area. Had some stuff blown around yesterday.

 

[Pseudoko]

Same. I see you are in Chino. I am in the same area. Had some stuff blown around yesterday.

yup I think I’m the only hot pepper red around the area so if you see a badsquatch that’s probably me haha

 

[ERock62]

yup I think I’m the only hot pepper red around the area so if you see a badsquatch that’s probably me haha

Will keep an eye out. Have not seen too many in the area.

We have an Eruption Green 2 Door OBX SAS scheduled for production 11/28.

 

[Calm horse]

Waxed?

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