NHTSA ID Number: 10216460
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2288
Summary
Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers.
Model:
2021-2022 Bronco
Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- 2021-2022 Bronco
- Equipped with a factory hard top roof
- Front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching
Service Procedure
- Do the front roof panels sit at an uneven height? (Figure 1)
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – this article does not apply.
- Remove the windshield header trim panel. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05.
- Locate the front center strikers, just above the rear-view mirror. Using a marker, outline the mounted position of both strikers on the body. These marks may be used to return the strikers to their original position or to show how much adjustments were made when the repair is complete. (Figure 2)
- Loosen all 4 striker bolts (2 on each striker) just enough to allow each striker to move. Do not completely remove these bolts.
- Reinstall both front roof panels (leave the front strikers loose). Refer to the Digital Owner’s Manual > Removable Vehicle Components > Removable Roof Panels > Removable Hard Top > Removing and Installing the Hard Top.
- Adjust the position of the strikers as needed to obtain a flush appearance between the 2 front roof panels. It may be necessary to hand tighten the striker bolts to hold them in place during inspections. Once flushness is achieved, test the roof latching effort to be sure it is not excessive.
- Once correct striker placement and latching effort is achieved, tighten the front striker bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Install the windshield header trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
- If the original issue persists, continue with normal diagnostics found in WSM, Section 501-18B.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD | BRONCO | 2021-2022 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2288
18 July 2022
MC-10216460-0001.pdf 127.388KB
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Hard Top Roof – Front Roof Panels – Uneven Height Causing Poor Appearance, Excessive Wind Noise, Water Leaks And/Or Difficulty Latching 22-2288 18 July 2022 Model: Ford 2021-2022 Bronco Hard top roof Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers. Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria: • 2021-2022 Bronco • Equipped with a factory hard top roof • Front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty(SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. Labor Times Description Operation No. Time 2021-2022 Bronco: Adjust The Strikers Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 222288A 1.2Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 78030A97 Condition Code: 12 Service Procedure 1. Do the front roof panels sit at an uneven height? (Figure 1) Figure 1 (1). Yes – proceed to Step 2. (2). No – this article does not apply. 2. Remove the windshield header trim panel. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05. 3. Locate the front center strikers, just above the rear-view mirror. Using a marker, outline the mounted position of both strikers on the body. These marks may be used to return the strikers to their original position or to show how much adjustments were made when the repair is complete. (Figure 2) Figure 2 4. Loosen all 4 striker bolts (2 on each striker) just enough to allow each striker to move. Do not completely remove these bolts. 5. Reinstall both front roof panels (leave the front strikers loose). Refer to the Digital Owner’s Manual > Removable Vehicle Components > Removable Roof Panels > Removable Hard Top > Removing and Installing the Hard Top. 6. Adjust the position of the strikers as needed to obtain a flush appearance between the 2 front roof panels. It maybe necessary to hand tighten the striker bolts to hold them in place during inspections. Once flushness is achieved, test the roof latching effort to be sure it is not excessive. 7. Once correct striker placement and latching effort is achieved, tighten the front striker bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft). 8. Install the windshield header trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05. 9. If the original issue persists, continue with normal diagnostics found in WSM, Section 501-18B.
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