Video: closeup looks at some MIC tops today at dealer

[95buckeye]

I know switching now wouldnt be possible, but cancel the contract with Webasto. Why are they still making money on this deal? Id settle for soft top and Id bet most people would if it meant sh-t canning Webasto

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[fschael]

In the fine print, it'll be only in the case of structural failure or something...
Kinda like rust warranty only covers perforation. Lol

Bronco launch has been the most expensive launch that FMC has ever made on the history of the company. Marketing/branding, product development, manufacturing, etc.

I don't think that their are going to risk all that investment just for warranty issue.

They are not going to allow that this MIC top big issue damage the investment they've been made for the last five or six years.

 

[Sherminiator]

I know switching now wouldnt be possible, but cancel the contract with Webasto. Why are they still making money on this deal? Id settle for soft top and Id bet most people would if it meant sh-t canning Webasto

Who said they where?

Shitcanning Webasto isn't really an option-when 60-80% of your buyers want a hardtop instead of a softtop, what can you do?

Given the shitshow Webasto has had over the past year and half, who do you think could possibly do it better?

That is the major reason why the Modular tops aren't slated to be started till late next year...who ever got the contract has to build or modify an existing plant, staff it and do test builds of it.

 

[Bronc-itis]

I’m not mad. Just disappointed

 

[95buckeye]

Clearly Webasto is making money or they wouldnt be doing it. As for 60-80% wanting a hard top (myself included), Id guess most would change in a heartbeat if it meant getting a too thats not falling apart on the truck during delivery. What good is a top that will need replaced in a year?

 

[Razorbak86]

Clearly Webasto is making money or they wouldnt be doing it. As for 60-80% wanting a hard top (myself included), Id guess most would change in a heartbeat if it meant getting a too thats not falling apart on the truck during delivery. What good is a top that will need replaced in a year?

Webasto is a top-100, global, tier-one automotive and aftermarket equipment manufacturer. They used to be one of the go-to suppliers for automotive roof solutions, but this contract will be a financial albatross around their neck for years, and their reputation has been seriously damaged by this ongoing clusterfuck.

Clearly they thought they would make money on the MIC contract, but after chargebacks, liquidated damages, &/or potential litigation damages in the future, I bet they regret even pitching for the work now.

 

[Winkydee]

Of course this would void the possible warranty, but would Plasti Dipping the MIC and all the edges aid in the longevity of the roof? ie Keep water from penetrating the edge.

 

[Bronco Don]

Does anyone know if the back portion of the Hardtop on the two door is the same as the back portion of the hard top on the four door? Can the inner change?

 

[GoTigersGoBronco]

Of course this would void the possible warranty, but would Plasti Dipping the MIC and all the edges aid in the longevity of the roof? ie Keep water from penetrating the edge.

I considered taping it off and using a sealant on the edge.

 

[WuNgUn]

Does anyone know if the back portion of the Hardtop on the two door is the same as the back portion of the hard top on the four door? Can the inner change?

Oh, likely... If they were smart.

 

[604Bronco]

Of course this would void the possible warranty, but would Plasti Dipping the MIC and all the edges aid in the longevity of the roof? ie Keep water from penetrating the edge.

Just Flex Seal the entire roof. Problem solved. You’re welcome, Webasto…

 

[Mack50036]

I got my first chance to look over a Bronco with the MIC top last night and am wondering if anyone else is concerned with need for the window to roll down slightly when the door is opened and go back up when closed? Living in Iowa and dealing with freezing rain and blowing snow I wonder if frozen windows will put the glass in danger.

 

[ZackDanger]

I got my first chance to look over a Bronco with the MIC top last night and am wondering if anyone else is concerned with need for the window to roll down slightly when the door is opened and go back up when closed? Living in Iowa and dealing with freezing rain and blowing snow I wonder if frozen windows will put the glass in danger.

This has been beat to death on the forum... and the consensus seems to be that most people seem to think it's fine, but a smaller group of people think it's going to be a disaster.

This isn't the first Ford, and certainly not the first vehicle in general, to have this type of functionality. I've never known it to be an issue for us on New England on our vehicles that do this... but some people report issues.

I've found that generally, the window sliding down doesn't cause a lot of issue separating from the ice. If it doesn't move for some reason, you can still just yank on the door as the rubber seal will give way.

 

[Tricky Dick]

I got my first chance to look over a Bronco with the MIC top last night and am wondering if anyone else is concerned with need for the window to roll down slightly when the door is opened and go back up when closed? Living in Iowa and dealing with freezing rain and blowing snow I wonder if frozen windows will put the glass in danger.

I've had plenty of occasions where my regular windows have been frozen shut, so it's going to happen. I found a windshield blanket I use to keep it clear, I wonder if something similar is out there for side windows. Of course this is magnetic, so idk what you'd attach it to.

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