UPDATE: Hardtops need to be redesigned! Cracking and bubbling on my second hardtop replacement

[Tricky Mike]

I don’t get it. My 23 has no issues with the honeycombing or anything. Of course it’s always been parked in garage, which I think should be the case with any such vehicle. Do most of you having this issue park outside or drive your broncos in very cold climates where the top sees a lot of expansion and contraction?

It's very strange. My 21 has never spent a day under cover and the top is still flawless. It was a dirt mountain replacement top though, those must have been lovingly handcrafted by artisans.

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[J-Lugster]

It's very strange. My 21 has never spent a day under cover and the top is still flawless. It was a dirt mountain replacement top though, those must have been lovingly handcrafted by artisans.

I think it boils down to a lack of quality control at the Webasto factory because babying your Bronco or treating it like stole it does not seem to impact the failures of the hardtops.

 

[23OBX2.7]

Didn’t understand either - until my 23 cracked in February. Always garaged, Colorado had no winter this year. Ford wouldn’t replace the rear cap (not enough honeycombing) and I only have 3k left on my 3/36, so I got the front panel replacements and drove straight from the dealer to Line-X.

Just encourage the "normal" defect area with dropped sandbags or other blemish free impact area and go back or to different dealer.

 

[Victorsen]

There is a class action lawsuit that this law firm is looking for participants. May be something to look into for those with denied warranty claims.

https://classlawdc.com/2025/07/03/2...king-cracked-roof-class-action-investigation/

 

[Bronco21Maybe]

There is a class action lawsuit that this law firm is looking for participants. May be something to look into for those with denied warranty claims.

https://classlawdc.com/2025/07/03/2...king-cracked-roof-class-action-investigation/

Hope they have better luck than the people that tried to get Ford to take responsibility for their panoramic roofs in the F150s.

 

[Eldowerks]

I only have 3k left on my 3/36, so I got the front panel replacements and drove straight from the dealer to Line-X.

Pics and a write-up would be great!

 

[Victorsen]

There is also a full recall on some.

Ford is recalling 16,200 2021–2022 Ford Broncos (3-door and 5-door models) with molded-in-color hardtop roof panels. These improperly manufactured panels can crack, delaminate, and detach while driving. Owner notifications are underway, but complete replacement parts are not expected to be ready until November 2026

 

[RlsTheBracken]

Pics and a write-up would be great!

Sorry - been traveling and haven’t gotten to this yet. I’ll do a write-up and pics this weekend!

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