Softtop window fall out of groove

[JDav]

I pounded mine in with my fist more than I thought I would have to and they seated further in and hasn't been an issue again

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[Nanook]

Since I installed the Dirty Dog headliner I have not had this happen.
I did completely remove the side windows and back window prior to installing the headliner to see if maybe they weren’t installed correctly at the dealer and also get familiar with lowering the top. I did this 2 Times in the first couple weeks I had it and still had the passenger rear window pop out within a few minutes of driving.
I am concerned that this seems to be common on the 23’s.

 

[Ramik]

Ok, this is strange. My passenger soft top window isn’t popping out yet but the bottom half of the rear plastic groove isn’t seating 100%. Noticed this on day 1 but didn’t think much of it. I also get more noise out of that corner of the bronco at speed. I’ll post a pic shortly.

 

[Ncsufan913]

Has anyone compared the height of their soft top windows? My 2023 BL passenger side window is doing the exact as many on this thread. It is approx 2cm taller than the properly functioning window on the drivers side.

I believe the added height creates less tension to keep the seam in place.

I will be back at the dealership this week to get the warranty replacement window and am curious to see if it is the same height. I wonder if there was a bad batch of passenger windows because I never saw the issue discussed until recently

 

[Nanook]

Since I installed the Dirty Dog headliner I have not had this happen.
I did completely remove the side windows and back window prior to installing the headliner to see if maybe they weren’t installed correctly at the dealer and also get familiar with lowering the top. I did this 2 Times in the first couple weeks I had it and still had the passenger rear window pop out within a few minutes of driving.
I am concerned that this seems to be common on the 23’s.

Jinxed myself, yesterday with some mild cross winds I had the window pop out again on the freeway.

 

[Salia]

Same issue here - ‘23 Badlands, passenger window pops out at rear seem 100% of the time I’m driving. I’m constantly reseating it. This is not normal and I’m hoping Ford figures this out and communicates to us the fix, whether it’s a DIY or a dealer required remedy.

 

[Samcdona89]

Ok, so I was having this same issue and I tried really forcing the edges of the rear windows into the corner seams using my thumbs so they were flush with the rear corner seams. Even with great wind gusts at 75+ mph they have stayed in with no issues. I was worried about breaking any of the plastic but they seem to be handling it just fine. Hope this helps.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Same issue here - ‘23 Badlands, passenger window pops out at rear seem 100% of the time I’m driving. I’m constantly reseating it. This is not normal and I’m hoping Ford figures this out and communicates to us the fix, whether it’s a DIY or a dealer required remedy.

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

 

[Heavy_GD]

Has the @Ford Motor Company account helped anyone or do they just have a bot with a bunch of VINs in unread DMs

FWIW my 23 windows never pop out and I've had the top down, off, and windows out many times.
I think we should take/post more clarifying pics or even a video of you installing the windows to rule out a theme of user error.

 

[604Bronco]

Has the @Ford Motor Company account helped anyone or do they just have a bot with a bunch of VINs in unread DMs

All they do is play match maker with your local Ford dealership to setup a service appointment. And if they find out you're in Canada, they respond with they can't help you and good luck.

It's quicker just to call or email your local dealership and setup the appointment yourself.

 

[Heavy_GD]

On brand for what I expected.

 

[Salia]

Has the @Ford Motor Company account helped anyone or do they just have a bot with a bunch of VINs in unread DMs

FWIW my 23 windows never pop out and I've had the top down, off, and windows out many times.
I think we should take/post more clarifying pics or even a video of you installing the windows to rule out a theme of user error.

I’m open minded to the possibility it’s user error, but as it only happens on the passenger side, I’m guessing there’s a defect in some of these tops on the passenger side rear windows.

 

[Heavy_GD]

I’m open minded to the possibility it’s user error, but as it only happens on the passenger side, I’m guessing there’s a defect in some of these tops on the passenger side rear windows.

Considering FoMoCo track record I 1MM% agree it could be a defect

but videos Always help with troubleshooting

or better yet find another bronco and swap windows for a test

 

[Rodeoman]

I pounded mine in with my fist more than I thought I would have to and they seated further in and hasn't been an issue again

This worked……..you sir are a life saver. I drove a care free 150 miles today and the window didn’t come out once. Thank you for the advice

 

[TonkaTruck]

I have the same issue and it happens on the passenger side only. It also bugs that the top tab of the rear window corner never really seems to click into place. Even when the bottom snaps into place, the top still seems to float in the groove.

The rear passenger window pops out of the groove every time I raise the back section as well. Anyone else have that issue?

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