Rack rails are on. Installation was a breeze. And wind noise seems, to me anyway, to be the same as without the rails. I know there are better racks and vendors out there but I appreciate the simplicity of the OE rails and the fact they be easily removed, say, to remove the roof in the summer...
UPDATE -- After much back and forth, all positive and friendly, with my dealer and Ford Accessories, I ended up buying a 2nd OE Bronco roof rack which is in shipment right now. So, yeah, $2K charged to my credit card at the moment ..
The dealer tried to order it directly from the vendor, but...
Outer Jersey said "I have this problem now. Also no gear indicator on dash. 22 Black Diamond 4700 miles."
I rarely have seen manuals (yes, some do) that show your gear on the dash.
Is that the gripe here? Personally, I don't care to see my gear on the dash in a manual vehicle.
Having said...
After a bit of conversation, my local dealer is going to, nicely place a new order. When it comes in, I will swap the rails only (no need to return everything - that'd be a waste of and egregious use of resources).
I guess the lesson here is DO NOT DISPOSE OF YOUR FORD ACCESSORIES SHIPPING...
Description: BRONCO 2DR 2021-2023 OE ROOF RACK
Part Number: M2DZ9955100AA
Problem: Both roof rail “claws” (the portion that connects above the windshield) are cracked on the inside.
These arrived this way OOTB (out of the box).
Called Ford Accessories. They said I have to send the WHOLE unit...
I agree. The new bronco, though, was designed to get millennials interested in the brand, not just the old / existing bronco segment, so he’s doing his part to cater to that audience. I’m a tail end gen x’er.
Not to belabor this thread and the point of 4A and all the other thread herein and on other sites …
Bronco Manual
Advanced 4x4 With Automatic On Demand Engagement (If Equipped)
This system monitors various vehicle sensory inputs to provide an increased level of performance. This system offers...
Thanks. I read some F-150 forums on “4A” which said “no faster than 15 MPH” which, frankly, seems like a typo and should have said “4H”. Right?
From the massive JalopNick article reference here, which is a great read, it seems that the Bronco’s 4A is “On-Demand Active AWD — Transfer...
I grew up with the full sized chevy blazer K5 in the 70s. If you wanted 4WD, you stopped the vehicle, put it into 4W mode, got out and turn the hubs on the wheels, and got back in. Your push-button 4WD is akin to this. But I’m not convinced the new Bronco’s 4A button is akin to not having to...
My two cents -- break-in is your decision. I was, and still am, active in the Camaro5 forums and when the 11/12/2013 product group were all waiting for our 1LE's to be built, the same conversation and recommendations ensued:
"Break it in"
"Don't break it in"
"Drive it like you stole it"
Those...