Well. New top didn't last long... cracking on the edge of the honeycomb ripples. Showing signs of delamination AGAIN.
Im about to say F it and buy a damn painted hard top...
Guess I'm calling the dealership tomorrow.
I went through and taped up open holes behind/in front of the wheels and on the inner rockers, then fluid filmed over the tape, rockers, and pinch welds last fall. I intend to clean and reapply this fall again.
Will it last forever? No. Will it extend the life of my bronco? I'm not sure...
97, 99, and 03 cobras, and an 06 superduty.
97 was my first cobra. Was in my wife and I's wedding.
99 was a 1 year wedding anniversary gift to the wife.
03 is a current project nightmare. Lol!
Superduty is nothing special.
BTW, thanks for calling me broke in several different languages...
So, should Ford offer extended coverage on MIC to the original owners, but those of us that purchased used are hung out to dry? My wife and I purchased a 1 year old 23 with 16k miles. We fall under the 3/36 B2B and 5/60 powertrain.
We've had a rear clamshell replaced for delamination already...
Couldn't you double back and use Forscan's PATS functions to do that? I don't recall the capability on that through Forscan, so please don't grill me. Lol!
I've not had issues in the snow. The rain has been the only issues. Even with the rain, it was a heavy downpour.
I'm considering going back with the BFG's from what I'm reading.
There has been no rhyme or reason to the failures.
Several individuals with their tops stored in a climate controlled garage for a summer come back to cracks/delam. Others with theirs sitting outside in the heat of summer to the cold of winter with no issue.
Our '23 badlands is nearing time to start planning for a new set of tires.
I've got mixed emotions with the nitto Ridge grapplers I have on my 14 f150, but that's a truck vs an suv.
I noticed rain was kind of a weak point with them, but otherwise I was quite happy. Nearly 45k issue free...
Physics AND lawyers.
Physics dictate that LSPI, detonation, and pinging will kill an engine. Especially with an aggressive non oe timing table.
If Ford is selling an emissions compliant tune, they're on the hook for any damages to mechanical components or emissions components.
They don't...
If you want to gamble on prices dropping, just remember this.
Everyone else is looking for a deal. If you're not worried about trim/options, wait. If you want a specific price cut 24, buy now. Especially if that 24 badlands is priced at where it is.
No.
My local dealer just got their final 24 on the lot a week or so ago.
(If anyone is looking for a painted hard top wildtrak or OBX, I can send a link. They've got 3 total. I forgot about the raptor with painted hard top. Make it 4.)