UPDATE/ Ford IS Warranting MIC top v2 developing hairline cracks

[NORCALGXP]

Well new top arrived, you guessed it damaged! This will be the 3rd top now. Have to wait for another.. Go Ford quality control....

Same here my replacement for my 2021 came in damage. After all the issues with the newer and replacements. I'm just going to keep the OG. No bubbling or hair line cracks.

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[Ohnoohnoooo]

Just took my OEM roof rack off and discovered a crack under the bracket. Haven’t used rack yet except for an Xmas tree

 

[BD6G]

Just took my OEM roof rack off and discovered a crack under the bracket. Haven’t used rack yet except for an Xmas tree

user name checks out.

also I’ve been eyeing mine as well seems like some are forming.

 

[RustysBronco]

Just wondering if anyone else is having this same problem. Both the drivers side and passenger side are developing these hairline cracks in the lower window panel area. It hard to see in the picture but seems like I'm getting more and more every day

Happened to mine. Got it replaced. There's a bulletin for that one.

 

[Ohnoohnoooo]

user name checks out.

also I’ve been eyeing mine as well seems like some are forming.

I just want that MOD top I originally ordered. Sigh.

good luck with yours.

 

[2023bronco]

Happened to mine. Got it replaced. There's a bulletin for that one.

Just discovered a shit ton of these cracks on one side, mostly under the window.

December build MY23. Ford shit product and customer service. They should buy Turn Offroad or somebody else out and give us all those tops.

Never had the top off, anything on it, or even off-road yet.

These cracks develop over time. I'm convinced nearly every one will get them.

 

[RustysBronco]

Just discovered a shit ton of these cracks on one side, mostly under the window.

December build MY23. Ford shit product and customer service. They should buy Turn Offroad or somebody else out and give us all those tops.

Never had the top off, anything on it, or even off-road yet.

These cracks develop over time. I'm convinced nearly every one will get them.

I'll agree to disagree. The turn offroad tops might be built well, but they sure as shit are ugly.

 

[BigBlue7]

Just noticed similar cracks around my rear hatch window. Bronco is just shy of 1 year old. Never have taken the hatch off.

How long are the tops covered under warranty? I am assuming the are only covered under a factory warranty and not any sort of ESP.

I am thinking of not even going to the dealership for a replacement until I get closer to the warranty expiring or until the cracks actually cause and issue.

 

[Ducati1098]

Just noticed similar cracks around my rear hatch window. Bronco is just shy of 1 year old. Never have taken the hatch off.

How long are the tops covered under warranty? I am assuming the are only covered under a factory warranty and not any sort of ESP.

I am thinking of not even going to the dealership for a replacement until I get closer to the warrant expiring or until the cracks actually cause and issue.

They’re covered by bumper to bumper. So 3/36. Won’t be covered by ESP

 

[BigBlue7]

They’re covered by bumper to bumper. So 3/36. Won’t be covered by ESP

Thanks man! Do I risk anything from a warranty perspective if I don’t have it addressed right away? I know replacing the top is a pain be a they need to cut out the windows and install them on the new top, along with transferring the rear window and components

 

[Ducati1098]

Thanks man! Do I risk anything from a warranty perspective if I don’t have it addressed right away? I know replacing the top is a pain be a they need to cut out the windows and install them on the new top, along with transferring the rear window and components

Not at all. I would probably wait also.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Just noticed similar cracks around my rear hatch window. Bronco is just shy of 1 year old. Never have taken the hatch off.

How long are the tops covered under warranty? I am assuming the are only covered under a factory warranty and not any sort of ESP.

I am thinking of not even going to the dealership for a replacement until I get closer to the warranty expiring or until the cracks actually cause and issue.

Wow...that is one of the worse ones I have seen. Just get it done near the end of the warranty....maybe, just maybe, they will get a better solution for this.

 

[2023bronco]

I WOULD NOT WAIT. There are people on this forum who have had to replace their top multiple times. Wait until the end and you will be fucked if the replacement turns bad. These problems usually appear over time, not immediately. Ford isn't going to warranty you 3 years from when you got your replacement top. It's 3 years from when you bought your Bronco. I'm getting mine done right now so that I've got more than another year, in case the replacement is also bad.

 

[mhtucker78]

Appointment to have mine looked at on Monday. Fingers crossed.

 

[2023bronco]

Appointment to have mine looked at on Monday. Fingers crossed.

They'll warranty that for sure. Looks like the mid panel has cracks too. Take the General Service Bulletin with you. I put stickies on the relevant pages and showed the service person. It was very helpful.

Also, be sure to show and email them your photos. It's a whole lot easier for them to see the defects in photos than to walk them out to your Bronco, and some of these defects are hard to see in bright daylight. I emailed my photos after my visit, to make sure they had a record and could send them to Ford if needed.

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