Bad news about MIC 2.0 quality after a few days

[phocion]

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

The MOD has been a total cluster too. Otherwise it wouldn't have been delayed two years. Only difference is they aren't shipping it in cluster form. Hopefully they are using this time to get it right.

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[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Thanks for the reply, so is Haartz the company who will produce the MOD top?

Regarding Covid and the terrible blend of issues, Ford would have been better to pause the introduction of the Bronco with the insurmountable issues in front of them. Instead, it has simply reinforced their inability to have a smooth product launch after they said the 2020 Explorer launch taught them lessons they would not repeat.

Ford has had many chances and time to right the ship, but I'm afraid their efforts are still wanting.

I honestly am unsure of who will be supplying the Mod top.

My son works for Teijin (was Continental Structural Plastics). They are in phase I of prototyping for a Bronco top.

What I don’t know is if it is for Ford or an aftermarket company, as his plant makes F150 Raptor parts and EVO Mustang hoods (along with Corvette body panels). They supposedly are picking up some Jeep work too.

 

[SpringTXOR]

Maybe they will just have to bite the bullet and replace all of them with mod tops, or a version of it without the modular windows.

 

[Ksjrb03]

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.

Ford MIC top is no cheaper than Jeep. The difference is the Ford soft top is more than Jeep, making the "upgrade" fees a little less than Jeep.

 

[Dirty Bronco]

I took my vehicle in for some warranty claims just to get them in the books. The roof was one of them. I seem to have air coming in between the front two panels while driving at high speeds. I haven't noticed any dripping yet but I anticipate the roof getting worse as winter closes in. My edges are not "rolled" like they are suppose to be either. You can see the three layers at the edges and in certain areas when you push down on it you can visually see them flexing. I'm not rushing to Ford for a resolution until I see what other people are getting back. Right now it's not an issue but I don't have faith Ford has fully figured this out yet.

 

[phocion]

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.

Yeah, I don't see Ford replacing all the 2021 hard tops or upgrading everyone to MOD for free.

Maybe that would be the right thing to do since this top is such a dog, but that doesn't seem financially feasible to me.

Maybe I'm wrong though. Step 1 is we need Ford to acknowledge that the issues with the top go beyond the "cosmetic". Let's see the TSB about the leaking (not just the A pillar, but something that covers the people whose roofs are leaking all over their center console).

Great truck, but they botched the roofs.

 

[mpeugeot]

Ford MIC top is no cheaper than Jeep. The difference is the Ford soft top is more than Jeep, making the "upgrade" fees a little less than Jeep.

Certainly not anymore... and it's getting more expensive for them every damn day.

 

[crakerjac]

Wonder if it would be easier for @Ford Motor Company to create a 'permanently attached' roof like they did with the 5th gen bronco? While not ideal, I'd take a roof I cant (easily) remove over a loud/leaky roof.

 

[BroncoPA65]

Are they also aware of the creaking that's occurring similar to the 1.0? I had that happen to me the other day when it got really cold. It stopped when the temperature raised for a bit, but that tells me I'm in for a noisy winter...

Yeah, me too. I started hearing the creaking last night since the temperature has dropped. The thermal expansion between various pieces is undergoing the "stick/slip" phenomenon. I hope it doesn't get too bad! We'll see what happens when it's 15° with the heaters starting up, etc.

 

[SpringTXOR]

I think mine was starting to creak a little before I pulled it off. I thought it was the tailgate, but it's gone with my soft top on.

 

[North7]

I have a friend at Webasto, supposedly they are in fact prototyping making the Modular Top. I'm not sure if several companies are pursuing it as well but that's very interesting. I actually would suspect that company could very well be a supplier if they got the chance.

But, but, but, we were told by reliable sources the Mod top contract was pulled from Webasto and another company was working on it, the source was someone you and I both know.

Is Webasto doing it on their own dime, trying to earn the business back?

 

[tracythemighty]

Soft top is the best of the best of the best sir.

What has the soft top been like so far? I'm debating whether to switch or not, but I don't have a garage and it gets cold here.

 

[Rick Astley]

But, but, but, we were told by reliable sources the Mod top contract was pulled from Webasto and another company was working on it, the source was someone you and I both know.

Is Webasto doing it on their own dime, trying to earn the business back?

If you're talking about who I think you're talking about, i'm 100% on board!

Roscoes chicken and waffles, right? They know from a good roof over your head while enjoying those fine waffle and chicken bites!

 

[DetailsMatter]

Has anyone seen any new information regarding the Modular Painted Top? Because I selected that option, my order is code 99 until it is available. I checked the 2022 Build and Price. The Modular Painted top is not an option for that year. That makes me fearful that I will need to wait until Q4 2022 to officially place my order, if even then.

Just weighing my options. I would consider an MIC top if the issues were resolved, but it seems to still be work in progress.

We checked all the boxes, so I am reluctant to pay that much for a vehicle that has roof issues.

Thanks.

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