Possible Soft Top Issue - air and/or water coming in?

[TazDude69]

Has any one who has taken delivery or driven a 4 door with a soft top noticed if air and/or water come in the sides above the doors? I looked at one today and the top seemed loose and I could stick my hand into the area above the doors easily. Seemed like there should have been something in this area to latch and seal it possibly. There is a rubber seal on the top and on the body that look like the lock together but don't. The top is tight in the first 6in or so then gets slightly loose until close to the rear windows. Does any one have any picture of theirs from this area of the top?

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[JadeF100]

I took delivery Friday. My top is tighter without that gap.
BUT that seam you photo that ends 5" before the end of the top is a challenge. It creates a channel to that spot and all the rain comes right down it in a heavy stream. Getting you wet on way in and out of truck. Bet they redesign .

 

[buzpro]

Oh JOY .... now we have problems with the soft tops?

 

[Lilj4425]

This is turning into a damn circus.

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

I took delivery Friday. My top is tighter without that gap.
BUT that seam you photo that ends 5" before the end of the top is a challenge. It creates a channel to that spot and all the rain comes right down it in a heavy stream. Getting you wet on way in and out of truck. Bet they redesign .

Ugh. Like a Wrangler.

 

[MDbeachguy]

unless you are literally having a problem with air and water getting in the car dont make these threads

 

[jonwithanelcamino]

unless you are literally having a problem with air and water getting in the car dont make these threads

Lol

But come on. It’s fun to see how many perceived flaws we can find and blow it up

I really don’t pay attention. I’m many months removed from mine and have a hard top.
Also, it’s all gonna be just fine and if there are issues I have a warranty.

 

[JTsGarage]

I took delivery Friday. My top is tighter without that gap.
BUT that seam you photo that ends 5" before the end of the top is a challenge. It creates a channel to that spot and all the rain comes right down it in a heavy stream. Getting you wet on way in and out of truck. Bet they redesign .

Ha! This is going to trigger a lot of people who've given the Jeep Wrangler grief for this exact same issue. I mean you're gonna get wet regardless when you step out of your vehicle in the rain. Embrace the Bronco charm, folks!

 

[xcxv]

looks normal

 

[JadeF100]

Ha! This is going to trigger a lot of people who've given the Jeep Wrangler grief for this exact same issue. I mean you're gonna get wet regardless when you step out of your vehicle in the rain. Embrace the Bronco charm, folks!

I might not even have Really picked up on it too much unless dealer noted the design.
And its been raining the last 4 days !
Minor issue for sure, just getting in/out.

I can say that the soft top is Really well made, quiet, and super easy to fold down without any help. And the Rear Window is clear and even in the heaviest of rains provided clear views behind without a wiper. Imagine those that get it and eventually convert to a hard top without wiper will feel same .

As my old bronco leaks directly through the roof, this roof is a major upgrade!

 

[Chrism81]

Has any one who has taken delivery or driven a 4 door with a soft top noticed if air and/or water come in the sides above the doors? I looked at one today and the top seemed loose and I could stick my hand into the area above the doors easily. Seemed like there should have been something in this area to latch and seal it possibly. There is a rubber seal on the top and on the body that look like the lock together but don't. The top is tight in the first 6in or so then gets slightly loose until close to the rear windows. Does any one have any picture of theirs from this area of the top?

go drive it through a car wash and see what happens.

 

[JTsGarage]

I might not even have Really picked up on it too much unless dealer noted the design.
And its been raining the last 4 days !
Minor issue for sure, just getting in/out.

I can say that the soft top is Really well made, quiet, and super easy to fold down without any help. And the Rear Window is clear and even in the heaviest of rains provided clear views behind without a wiper. Imagine those that get it and eventually convert to a hard top without wiper will feel same .

As my old bronco leaks directly through the roof, this roof is a major upgrade!

You've got a valid point though. Glad you love the soft top nonetheless. It's the only way to go in my opinion. It looks very durable.

 

[Headsong]

I'm going to start a rollover thread just to see if anyone has rolled one, yet.

 

[Gamecock]

Now that I look at it…I do see a STRONG potential for fading….has anybody had any major fading problems yet? Has anybody had both leaks and fading? Anybody with leaks, fading, and wind problems? This is highly concerning…

 

[Headsong]

Now that I look at it…I do see a STRONG potential for fading….has anybody had any major fading problems yet? Has anybody had both leaks and fading? Anybody with leaks, fading, and wind problems? This is highly concerning…

You left out insect infestation. And mice nibbles.

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