Bad news about MIC 2.0 quality after a few days

[RedHotFuzz]

Dear Ford, please let me purchase a new Bronco without a top. I don't want to pay for your leaky/problematic MIC top, nor do I want to pay for your ugly, saggy soft top. I'd prefer to go aftermarket without having to pay for (and then dump) an OEM top. Thanks!

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[mpeugeot]

I know people have been really down on the Ford Rep on here, but there is a lot she does behind the scenes to facilitate some of these issues being addressed. I can tell you that Ford corporate had already been in touch with my dealer before taking it in this morning. There is a new top being ordered, although it is quite a ways out. I'm more than happy for Ford to take their time and make sure these issues are in the rearview before sending replacement tops out. In fact, I want them to and expect it. In the meantime, I am going to enjoy the hell out of this machine.

This "helpful rep" has responded once and really did absolutely nothing useful. As a matter of fact, I am willing to be that I have helped more people get a status on their Bronco than they have in the past several months.

Ford is watching the forums, specifically this one and this particular thread. It went a lot higher up than the Ford Rep everyone is familiar with. OP may have a different answer, and I don't want to step on toes, but that is coming from the individual our Ford Rep had call me. There are multiple eyes on this forum.

Oh, I am sure that they love me up there at Ford. I am sure that I will get the same level of support when my engine blows and my top leaks as I did over the past 3 months while my Bronco was at Dirt Mountain Storage Complex. I suspect that my nightmare is just beginning with regard to my warranty. Given that I have waited over 3 months for a "new top", it better be f'ing perfect.

@Ford Motor Company since you are watching so carefully, why don't you try actually communicating with your customers... They might surprise you when you stop keeping them in the dark and feeding them like they were mushrooms!

 

[BlazinGTO]

Mic 2.0 4 door

On top of open edges and honeycombing,
now a popping/clicking sound started recently. In the area where the front two panels and mid panel all meet. It was only every once in a while. Now it's just constant. Super annoying...

I've yet to try adjusting the various latch screw tightness. The 2 rear facing latches that go from each front panel to the mid panel almost seem too short.

I just hope there is no fight when the top starts to look like shit and I want it covered under my full extended warranty.

 

[KrazeeEyezKilla]

Picked up my FE on Friday and with the dealer there noticed bad honeycombing on the driver front panel. Rear panel shows some very faint honeycombing developing. Middle panel seems fine. I suspect this is a combo of 1.0 and 2.0 parts.

 

[mpeugeot]

Picked up my FE on Friday and with the dealer there noticed bad honeycombing on the driver front panel. Rear panel shows some very faint honeycombing developing. Middle panel seems fine. I suspect this is a combo of 1.0 and 2.0 parts.

Needs music to go along with that snake skin!!!

 

[SpringTXOR]

My warranty claim is approved by Ford, dealership had no kind of idea on any ETA though.

 

[Snowdogyyz]

I wonder how the warranty claims will work out? MIC 2.0 replaced by MIC 2.0 with the same issues as 1.0 and 2.0? Will 3.0 be the same crappy top? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[codydb19]

Have had the Bronco for 5 days now, and this snakeskin/honeycomb splotch developed sometime today. Based on production date I’m just assuming it’s a 2.0, but I see no difference from a 1.0. There’s not a single rolled edge anywhere on this top, and there was a slight honeycomb on the back at delivery but no discoloration, so it is hard to see and only appears in certain light. Up until this splotch, none of the cosmetic issues bothered me. The only problem I personally had with the MIC is it seems like I have a window cracked open at highway speeds.

At this point Ford knows all these “2.0” tops are crap, it’s just what/if they do anything about it. I don’t even want to deal with the hassle of possibly replacing this top with another “2.0” top that’s gonna have the same issues. Call me when there is actually an improved top(Not that I have much hope of a 3.0).

Top issues aside, I absolutely love this Bronco.

 

[mpeugeot]

Have had the Bronco for 5 days now, and this snakeskin/honeycomb splotch developed sometime today. Based on production date I’m just assuming it’s a 2.0, but I see no difference from a 1.0. There’s not a single rolled edge anywhere on this top, and there was a slight honeycomb on the back at delivery but no discoloration, so it is hard to see and only appears in certain light. Up until this splotch, none of the cosmetic issues bothered me. The only problem I personally had with the MIC is it seems like I have a window cracked open at highway speeds.

At this point Ford knows all these “2.0” tops are crap, it’s just what/if they do anything about it. I don’t even want to deal with the hassle of possibly replacing this top with another “2.0” top that’s gonna have the same issues. Call me when there is actually an improved top(Not that I have much hope of a 3.0).

Top issues aside, I absolutely love this Bronco.

Is there some wrong with the top??? Let's ask the experts, hey @Ford Motor Company, this looks okay to you, doesn't it?

 

[lrtexasman]

I honestly think Ford is just trying to get the reserved/ordered Broncos with hardtops delivered with some sort of top on it knowing they will have to fix it later with a better designed top. Would be nice if they would just concede and deliver the Broncos with hard tops and swap to a soft top if there are issues until replacement hard tops become available. I think that would keep the deliveries going.

 

[SpringTXOR]

I wonder how the warranty claims will work out? MIC 2.0 replaced by MIC 2.0 with the same issues as 1.0 and 2.0? Will 3.0 be the same crappy top? Inquiring minds want to know.

I don't think they have made it that far yet. Right now it is important for them to know how many are bad by filing warranty claims.

 

[Gotdesl]

Mine was approved today. I think this may end up haunting Ford for a while. I really hope that Ford takes whatever time is necessary to do this right. The Bronco is too damn good for Ford to sell it short and let this tarnish an otherwise incredible vehicle. I love my Bronco and look forward to it getting the top when they have everything lined out.

 

[John Auer]

I’m really not looking forward to dealing with a leaky roof. Ford bought back a convertible Mustang from me due to leaks and I’ve had a couple sunroofs that leaked. Not fun. Forum members have said I probably won’t see my Bronco for a long time because I have many restricted options on my build, (MIC, Sasquatch, modular bumper, 2.7, etc.). That may turn out to be a blessing.

 

[da_jokker]

I wouldn't be surprised once Ford gets the MOD top going that they basically discontinue the MIC altogether.

Your choices will be a soft top or an MOD at a normal wrangler price.

They tried to cheap out with an MIC and it's been a total cluster.

 

[Techun]

My right rear clamshell pocket/roof rack mount location has a separating edge.

Also I have a short gasket between the two front panels. It results in some wind noise. If I stick my finger up into that hole it quiets down.

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