Soft top issues - wind noise from my rear passenger door at 40+ MPH

[MrDrProfJon]

Maybe someone else is experiencing what I am..when I get up to about 40+mph I start hearing noticeable wind noise from my rear passenger door. The best way to describe it is it sounds like the window is barely cracked. I thought maybe the top wasn’t tucked right or velcro not attached so I took the top all the way down and put it back up. It did nothing. It’s extremely annoying, very noticeable and I’m not sure if the dealer will do anything about it. Anyone have thoughts?

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[greatlakes]

Is the top fully latched at the middle position?

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/soft-top-latch-issue.30901/

 

[Jazer]

Soft top does have areas where the wind can get through. Few things I would check: Make sure when it is closed it is latching properly at the B pillar. Sometimes the little hooks don't grab all the way, especially in the begining (not the main latches at the windshield, but where you squeeze the lever to move top from position 1, to position 2/all the way down). If those are latched properly after bringing the top back up, check to make sure the cable is sitting in it's bracket properly. Same area.

 

[Itchysquatch]

Is the top fully latched at the middle position?

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/soft-top-latch-issue.30901/

Check this… if the middle area isn’t latched properly it will add to the noise. In general though, that is where the softie has a bit of noise.

 

[MrDrProfJon]

Soft top does have areas where the wind can get through. Few things I would check: Make sure when it is closed it is latching properly at the B pillar. Sometimes the little hooks don't grab all the way, especially in the begining (not the main latches at the windshield, but where you squeeze the lever to move top from position 1, to position 2/all the way down). If those are latched properly after bringing the top back up, check to make sure the cable is sitting in it's bracket properly. Same area.

You said make sure the cable is in the right spot, are you referring to the cable that is used to connect the B pillar lever to both sides of the bronco?

 

[Jazer]

You said make sure the cable is in the right spot, are you referring to the cable that is used to connect the B pillar lever to both sides of the bronco?

Yeah some people have had the cables not seated properly, and I would imagine this could cause inappropriate tension.

 

[etmccaus86]

Yeah some people have had the cables not seated properly, and I would imagine this could cause inappropriate tension.

Any pics of what this entails? Having trouble picturing it.

In any case, OP, yes, I'm having the same, and to the best of my knowledge the middle latches are fully engaged. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Jazer]

Any pics of what this entails? Having trouble picturing it.

In any case, OP, yes, I'm having the same, and to the best of my knowledge the middle latches are fully engaged. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/soft-top-tension-cable-issue.34772/

 

[etmccaus86]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/soft-top-tension-cable-issue.34772/

Thanks. Mine appear to be seated properly, so seems that's not the source of the noise.

 

[Mustbeheresomewhere]

Make sure that the window is closing all the way when you shut the door. Sometimes it “forgets” to go up when you shut it.
To fix it, roll it down all the way and hold the button down for a count of 5, then roll it up and do the same thing. That might be your problem. I absolutely love the soft top, hope you do too!

 

[MrDrProfJon]

Make sure that the window is closing all the way when you shut the door. Sometimes it “forgets” to go up when you shut it.
To fix it, roll it down all the way and hold the button down for a count of 5, then roll it up and do the same thing. That might be your problem. I absolutely love the soft top, hope you do too!

I know what you mean, however it doesn’t sound like it’s EXACTLY coming from the window. Almost like it’s coming from the door jam, above roll cage area

 

[MrDrProfJon]

Yeah some people have had the cables not seated properly, and I would imagine this could cause inappropriate tension.

Of course it’s raining right now in my area lol so I’ll wait until it stops to put the top down and check the wire and seals

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Maybe someone else is experiencing what I am..when I get up to about 40+mph I start hearing noticeable wind noise from my rear passenger door. The best way to describe it is it sounds like the window is barely cracked. I thought maybe the top wasn’t tucked right or velcro not attached so I took the top all the way down and put it back up. It did nothing. It’s extremely annoying, very noticeable and I’m not sure if the dealer will do anything about it. Anyone have thoughts?

Hi Jon. Can you send us a DM with your VIN and dealership info? I can look into this for you.

 

[Potroast_Jr]

Maybe someone else is experiencing what I am..when I get up to about 40+mph I start hearing noticeable wind noise from my rear passenger door. The best way to describe it is it sounds like the window is barely cracked. I thought maybe the top wasn’t tucked right or velcro not attached so I took the top all the way down and put it back up. It did nothing. It’s extremely annoying, very noticeable and I’m not sure if the dealer will do anything about it. Anyone have thoughts?

Sorry to necro this thread, but did you ever find a solution? I just got my '23 a few days before Christmas and I have this noise exactly as you describe it. For reference, I drove a '21 soft top for 9 months and never heard this much wind noise. Not even close.

 

[MrDrProfJon]

Sorry to necro this thread, but did you ever find a solution? I just got my '23 a few days before Christmas and I have this noise exactly as you describe it. For reference, I drove a '21 soft top for 9 months and never heard this much wind noise. Not even close.

Basically I was told by Ford to deal with it and it’s normal. Do I agree with their decision? No not at all. Wind noise inside a cabin should never be considered normal. However, a buddy of mine let me drive his bronco (same exact spec as mine) and I heard the same exact noise in his. So I’ve learned to deal with it by turning my music up louder lol

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