What is the root cause of the cracking? I have to believe Ford has done an ishikawa analysis and determined this. Is it cold weather? Hot weather? Something else?
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There’s such a wide variation between those who’ve never had a problem and those who’ve had several tops replaced. From following these threads, it seems to me there’s no correlation between failures and roof racks, roof top tents, frequent on/off, temperature variance or severity of off-road use. That takes me to manufacturing. Is it a good design with poor quality control at the factory? Or is it a design that is simply too susceptible to minor variations in the build process Or just too difficult to get right? Whatever it is, it’s discouraging Ford can’t get a grip on it. But what do I know. This isn’t my area of expertise.
I bought one of the tops offered by invitation in June. 13k miles later, all is still well. Maybe I better start knocking on wood.
I bought one of the tops offered by invitation in June. 13k miles later, all is still well. Maybe I better start knocking on wood.
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I plan on doing just that. I had to stop by the dealer for my work one day and caught the salesman and he asked how's the Bronco?? To which I replied good other than the top.
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There’s such a wide variation between those who’ve never had a problem and those who’ve had several tops replaced. From following these threads, it seems to me there’s no correlation between failures and roof racks, roof top tents, frequent on/off, temperature variance or severity of off-road use. That takes me to manufacturing. Is it a good design with poor quality control at the factory? Or is it a design that is simply too susceptible to minor variations in the build process Or just too difficult to get right? Whatever it is, it’s discouraging Ford can’t get a grip on it. But what do I know. This isn’t my area of expertise.
I bought one of the tops offered by invitation in June. 13k miles later, all is still well. Maybe I better start knocking on wood.
I agree, no rhyme or reason. I have 8K on the ticker. Top never been off. Hand washed every time with just soap and water. I think it is just manufacturing flaws. and they do not rear their ugly head until the top has had time to "cure" completely. I think sometimes that outer layer just is not thick enough.
I recall the first issues were that the edges would split apart, among other things, well, all my edges are solid, no sign of any issue. That is why I think they do not get the resin thick enough in the middle of the panels. The passenger side only has a few cracks near the leading edge of the window and none along the top. Those cracks appeared at the same time the driver's side, and they have not gotten any worse. Where the driver's side has exploded over the last few months.
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Just took my rack off prior to taking it in for inspection, it has been in for oil changes with the rack on and they didn’t say anything. My cracks were on the back between the hinges for the glass. I believe it’s from the stress of opening/closing the window. I recommend getting a case number from Ford prior to having it inspected.
I took mine in with the roof rack on, lol I didn't realize it was an issue. I had to loan the mechanic the torque wrench that came with the rack for them to remove. They didn't say anything about the rack.
I am now worried that the minor separation and fraying that led to the replacement will lead to a cracked top. @34k now on a 5/22 build.
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I hear yah, and I'm not talking any type of visible top coating. Mainly just something mild to wipe on and off, so that none would be left on the actual top surface, but some would remain in the small cracks, to act against possible water ingress.
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new here.....just ordered a 2025 with the hardtop, does anyone treat their hardtops to help with cracking ? I so what are my options ? sincerely and thanks for the suggestions ! 
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Just noticed cracks on mine today and the passenger side looks a little wavy too...between this, paint issues, and a misfire in the first week of ownership I'm ready for Ford to replace the whole vehicle...
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Add me to the list of Bronco owners with MIC hardtop issues.
I got my 2024 Wildtrak in August 2024 and have barely 1000 kilometres on it as of now.
Was hoping to dodge this bullet but here we are.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/is-this-the-infamous-mic-top-delamination-on-my-2024.105091/
I got my 2024 Wildtrak in August 2024 and have barely 1000 kilometres on it as of now.
Was hoping to dodge this bullet but here we are.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/is-this-the-infamous-mic-top-delamination-on-my-2024.105091/
Thanks to the forum, I became aware of the MIC hard top issues. Looked at four used Broncos on the lot and all had, at the very least, a wavy top where it was starting to bubble. Almost all were in the rear section.
Someone asked earlier and no one answered but if the painted hard tops are not having the same issue, I'd push to have Ford replace it with one of those, especially if you've been back more than once for a replacement top. Hell, I might even pay the difference (at Ford's cost, not retail), just to avoid the hassle even though we shouldn't have to.
Someone asked earlier and no one answered but if the painted hard tops are not having the same issue, I'd push to have Ford replace it with one of those, especially if you've been back more than once for a replacement top. Hell, I might even pay the difference (at Ford's cost, not retail), just to avoid the hassle even though we shouldn't have to.
'24 Bronco here. Purchase in March. Checked my top yesterday 12/03/2024 and confirmed that there are visible waves on the removable panels and a crack at the panel just under the side rear glass. I also posted on the other new thread. I have 18k miles on my truck amd will more than likely wait it out another 10k miles or so before bringing it in. Seems a replacement will not solve the issue. My question is, how bad will it get? Will it eventually completely delaminate and fail? @Ford what's up??
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