First Edition delivery with MIC top disappointing

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

I couldn’t agree more!
I get that this is a first production vehicle and is always going to have teething issues. My problem is as FE order is that I was forced into a top that I didn’t want and now have to deal with the issues.
Ford had all the time in the world to look at the competition and reverse engineer Jeep’s tops and what I would consider the industry standard. Not being able to deliver that is very disappointing. All I’m hoping at this point is that we will get access to the tops we wanted at a heavily discounted or invoice pricing so that I can have the Bronco that I ordered in the first place.
Stop beating people up that are just pointing out deficiencies in the manufacturers attempts to make a std top

I don't see why people think the Mod would have been any better. The only difference between the MIC and the Mod top material construction-wise is the smooth paintable outer layer, versus the Molded in Color outer layer. I would bet the Mod top would be having similar lamination and fiber quality issues if it were in production (as original scheduled) right now.

FWIW, Jeeps are much cleaner on the inside. And also, the inside pic of a Mod top shows the exact same unfinished look of a MIC top:
Mod:

MIC:

Jeep JL/JT:

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[bajabronco57]

People in these forums "I can't wait for members to get their Bronco and give reviews"
Some negative reviews come in.
People also in these forums "You bought the it what do you expect, stop being so picky, you just expected a sports car"

Like jesus... I get people are emotionally invested in the Bronco but it's getting embarrassing.

 

[txozpilot]

I don't see why people think the Mod would have been any better. The only difference between the MIC and the Mod top material construction-wise is the smooth paintable outer layer, versus the Molded in Color outer layer. I would bet the Mod top would be having similar lamination and fiber quality issues if it were in production (as original scheduled) right now.

FWIW, Jeeps are much cleaner on the inside. And also, the inside pic of a Mod top shows the exact same unfinished look of a MIC top:
Mod:

MIC:

Jeep JL/JT:

I’m not saying the MOD top wouldn’t have the same issues.. I think it looks a lot better than the MIC that’s all..
Having some time in Jeeps I’m under no illusions of the top being some amazing thing.. I just want a top that looks good and not some bland MIC black/grey and I don’t want a waffle pattern on the outside

 

[Lazerus]

I think this is incorrect. The hard too on JL 2 door is about 120 lbs. 100 lbs without the front panels. On the JK it’s about 25% heavier. The MIC cap on a 2 door is 80 lbs. and merele 60 lbs o. The 4 door. Those are huge differences in weight. Let’s hope that’s not due to flimsy material

The JL freedom panels together are about 34 lbs. That puts the cap at ~ 86 lbs. It's definitely under 90 as the 4 door cap without the panels is just under 110 and it is easily 20lbs more than the 2 door's.
Strangely, there is no good info from Mopar on the exact cap weights. But there is enough info out there to suss out a close approximation.

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

I’m not saying the MOD top wouldn’t have the same issues.. I think it looks a lot better than the MIC that’s all..
Having some time in Jeeps I’m under no illusions of the top being some amazing thing.. I just want a top that looks good and not some bland MIC black/grey and I don’t want a waffle pattern on the outside

I am split between the functional utility of MIC, and the ability to get a white Mod.

It does suck that FE has been de-spec'd to a MIC (with some compensation), and Mod orders have been asked to cut to a MIC or wait to 2023 (with some compensation). Of course it also sucks that MIC orders have been asked to convert to soft top with no real compensation. The whole bloody top thing is a debacle and sucks. I predict Bronco is going to take it on the chin for initial quality because of it.

 

[dgorsett]

Theory: Blend doors are vacuum operated. When driver backs out of throttle vacuum increases=moves blend door. I wouldn't expect this in a modern vehicle, but who knows, new design and all.

 

[txozpilot]

I am split between the functional utility of MIC, and the ability to get a white Mod.

It does suck that FE has been de-spec'd to a MIC (with some compensation), and Mod orders have been asked to cut to a MIC or wait to 2023 (with some compensation). Of course it also sucks that MIC orders have been asked to convert to soft top with no real compensation. The whole bloody top thing is a debacle and sucks. I predict Bronco is going to take it on the chin for initial quality because of it.

Yeah, I know they’re saying they compensated for the MOD tops, but if you do want to turn around and get the top you wanted, Black, color matched or white (which would be cool) I think any savings for the MOD will be lost. I’m sure they’re going to charge $2000+ for the top that we originally wanted.
I just hope that they get it together and take care of those that have ordered and waited patiently and that these quality issues don’t affect our resales/value in the future.. Not saying I’m not keeping it, but I may have to upgrade to a Heritage/Warthog at some point

 

[Dannyboy71]

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[WhiteMamba]

Yeah, I know they’re saying they compensated for the MOD tops, but if you do want to turn around and get the top you wanted, Black, color matched or white (which would be cool) I think any savings for the MOD will be lost. I’m sure they’re going to charge $2000+ for the top that we originally wanted.
I just hope that they get it together and take care of those that have ordered and waited patiently and that these quality issues don’t affect our resales/value in the future.. Not saying I’m not keeping it, but I may have to upgrade to a Heritage/Warthog at some point

well, since they were a $1895 option, yeah they going to cost a lot more than 2k when you figure in dealer markup and shipping, I bet you cant get one for under $3500, but its also at least 2 years before you will be able to order one.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

People in these forums "I can't wait for members to get their Bronco and give reviews"
Some negative reviews come in.
People also in these forums "You bought the it what do you expect, stop being so picky, you just expected a sports car"

Like jesus... I get people are emotionally invested in the Bronco but it's getting embarrassing.

The Ford homerism is alarming.

Anyone insisting we should expect - and be happy with - a "cheap" hard top from Ford can kindly shut it.

 

[Tunagates]

Take it to your dealer to have a look. If your hood is bent, hopefully they'll get you fixed up.

With those type of issues, though, best if you can spot and document before you leave the lot the first time.

Dealer is taking care of it… thanks!!!

 

[Pibblemobile]

We just got our mannequin Wildtrak with a soft top and I have to say I prefer it over the MIC on our GM's Wildtrak.

 

[BroncOBabe2.7]

The front two freedom panels on a Wrangler JL are easily removable and I wouldn’t call them thin, $1,495 on the B&P so cheap depends on who you ask. Can’t speak for previous Wrangler models. Just wonder why Ford didn’t choose to go with a similar design.

Sounds like Ford got a little too excited about building something so much better than Jeep that they got too fancy and technical with a part that really didn't need to be upgraded in the first place. They hit the ball out of the park with the appearance and mechanics of the Bronco. Maybe they should have left the top design alone and gone with what seems to be working fine for Jeep

 

[NotApplicable]

I’m waiting for your delivery report and pics

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...honeycomb-snakeskin-pattern.19716/post-717102

Here are some pics at least of my top

 

[txozpilot]

well, since they were a $1895 option, yeah they going to cost a lot more than 2k when you figure in dealer markup and shipping, I bet you cant get one for under $3500, but its also at least 2 years before you will be able to order one.

Yep, which is why Ford needs to man up and come up with a plan or program for allowing early reservation/purchasers the option to get the roof that they wanted at a price they would’ve paid as an option on the original purchase.
That’s just my feeling of what would be fair since the reservations were made with the option of a MOD roof available and then once they had our money they changed the deal.

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