List of things Ford Needs to Fix While working on the MIC HardTops

[WClintM]

Yeah… that speedometer is useless. Change it to a tach.

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[rgwinn]

Maybe they can replace the bronco with a whole new bronco that addresses every issue including it’s rock crawling capabilities vs sfa, lack of a v8, lack of electric option,

how about they just make one off Broncos based on our individual needs and wants?
Seems like they have time for that

Personally, I want the 3.5 eco boost with 35’s and carbon quarter panels and roof. 5k tow capacity, desert running suspension, loud exhaust , paddle shifters,
Black wheels, half roll cage, 4 doors, cargo room, tow hitch, 6 seats, good sound system, 25mpg, gun storage, (space reserved for more bad ass features)

so, you basically want this Bronco, with a Gun Rack.

 

[rgwinn]

A gauge cluster like the new F150s would be much better.
While they are at it.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

Does the window not drop the second your hand touches the handle? Would make sense if that happened so it has that extra split second to drop. I test drove a Wildtrack the other day and did not notice any catching but also was too excited to hop in the drivers seat.

It's oddly slow compared to a mustang. On a 'Stang you can get it to hang if you grab really fast. On the manequin I looked at yesterday it hung a bit every time.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

Yeah, THAT was funny as shit!

Elon has a sense of humor though. They took an image of the smashed window and turned it into a T-shirt. He was wearing his smashed cybertruck window T-shirt in the interview with Tim at Everyday Astronaut.

 

[WhiteMamba]

It's oddly slow compared to a mustang. On a 'Stang you can get it to hang if you grab really fast. On the manequin I looked at yesterday it hung a bit every time.

I wonder if it’s just the sag of the panels? Mine seems to drag exactly in the middle of each window, don’t have a 4 door to know if those windows dragging as well.

 

[Chief1301]

The windows get caught in the upper track when opening the door.

It's not a problem. My 2012 Mustang GT has frameless doors with the same little automatic window opening enough to open the door. You just can't yank the door open fast. Nice and easy, and the door opens just fine.

 

[Chief1301]

It's oddly slow compared to a mustang. On a 'Stang you can get it to hang if you grab really fast. On the manequin I looked at yesterday it hung a bit every time.

I didn't notice that on the Wildtrak I test drove.

 

[Catmandu]

Your list looks very doable, except probably the brakes. Some drivers complain about squishy brakes others don't. I wonder if it could be a 2.3 vacuum assist vs 2.7 electric assist issue. Has anyone noticed a correlation?

You may be on to something. I have only driven a manual 2.3 so and did not find the brakes be squishy at all.

 

[Monster1926]

It's not a problem. My 2012 Mustang GT has frameless doors with the same little automatic window opening enough to open the door. You just can't yank the door open fast. Nice and easy, and the door opens just fine.

So does my Corvette and It doesn’t get caught. Another member on here mentioned you can adjust the windows in your mustang it’s in the owners manual. The three Broncos I looked at all did it. Once you pull the handel the door pops open and the window gets caught.

 

[Heffe66413]

The only thing Ford needs to fix is NO MORE CYBER LAUNCEHS ON THE INTERNET. Leave that crap to Tesla, which doesn't have a franchise dealer network to deal with.

The launch for a much desired vehicle was a marketing plum. Create excitement, limit numbers ,restrict dealers before the public - all created a “got to have” mentality. The one thing Ford could have done that would be a win/ win for Ford and it’s Bronco buyers is mandate the MSRP as the purchase price- no exceptions. If dealers want to give freebies or add one at no costs to gather business- fine, but no customer would get screwed by greedy dealers.

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Things I've heard in reviews and on other post here. Sounds like a good time for ford to fix it all! While they are working their way through the Bronco Field.

Squishy Brakes! Maybe can be fixed with larger Calipers? Different kind of Brake pads? Input needed.

Whistling BB and OB grill, good time to install while your swapping out the tops.

Inside Door Hinge Overspray.

The Failing and crusty Roof top sound deadening head liner. I assume this is one of the topics that came up while they were assessing all the issues with the MIC tops. Hope its resolved.

Am I missing anything else?

Winch / camera placement

Crappy scratch-able plastic on and around the center console

 

[Bituman]

Hmm, I wonder if some catch worse than others. Also I would imagine that it’ll be more pronounced when you aggressively open the door.

Yes, this. ^^^^^ I test drove a WT a couple weeks ago and noticed that it was worse when you open the door a bit more quickly. When it happens, the glass sort of vibrates back and forth for a second. When I mentioned it in a post, some said their Bronco didn‘t do that. Others said theirs did but it wasn’t a big deal. I have come to the conclusion that it’s not something broke that needs fixing.

 

[NewBroncoOwner]

Same brakes on the ranger. They're awful at first but you get used to them. I had the worry from the start.

I found after the first initial press the subsequent presses are more reactive, like there is air in the lines.

 

[FlyingBronco]

Same issue with the ranger. First press is super soft, second is slightly better, then drive 10-15 minutes and you're back to square 1. I haven't tried a flush yet.

this isn’t a sports car, I actually prefer some forgiveness with that first brake push. Touchy brakes piss me off to no end in a suv. Gotta pump those brakes a bit. It also is helpful to drivers behind you when you pump the brakes cuz the brake lights are a heads up that we’re slowing down a lot.

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