NHTSA ID Number: 10249787
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 24-2021
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 23-2213 to revise Figure 1, add 2024 vehicles and the part list. Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory.
This bulletin supersedes 23-2213. Reason for update: revise Figure 1, add 2024 vehicles and the part list
Model:
Ford
2021-2024 Bronco |
Issue: Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reseal the affected body seam.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- 2021-2024 Bronco
- Whistle noise from the lower left windshield area
Parts
| Service Part Number | Package Order Quantity | Description |
| Obtain Locally | As Needed | Butyl Tape, 3M™ 08612 Window Weld Round Ribbon Sealer Or Equivalent |
| Obtain Locally | As Needed | 3M™ 2 Inch Wide Masking Tape Or Equivalent |
Service Procedure
1. Tape off the left side of the cowl panel and drive the vehicle above 50 mph (80 km/h). Did taping off the cowl resolve the whistle noise? (Figure 1)
Figure 1
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04.
2. Remove the left A-pillar trim. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
3. Visually inspect for a gap in the sheet metal at the bottom of the A-pillar where it joins the rear engine compartment wall. Is a gap present? (Figure 2)
Figure 2
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 4.
(2). No – this article does not apply.
4. Apply butyl to fill the gap between the two metal panels and eliminate the air entry.
5. To assemble, reverse the removal procedure.
4 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | BRONCO | 2021-2024 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
24-2021
23 January 2024
MC-10249787-0001.pdf 1436.748KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10239096
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2213
Summary
Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built on or before 31-May-2023 may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reseal the affected body seam.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
23-2213
06 July 2023
MC-10239096-0001.pdf 509.862KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10232486
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2032
Summary
Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reseal the affected body seam.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
23-2032
02 February 2023
MC-10232486-0001.pdf 143.754KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10218615
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2306
Summary
Some 2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reseal the affected body seam.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2306
01 August 2022
MC-10218615-0001.pdf 146.191KB
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Whistle Noise At Lower Left Windshield Area
24-2021
23 January
2024 This bulletin supersedes 23-2213. Reason for update: revise Figure 1, add 2024 vehicles and the part list
Model:
Ford
2021-2024 Bronco
Issue: Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reseal the affected body seam.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
• 2021-2024 Bronco
• Whistle noise from the lower left windshield area Parts
Service Part Number Quantity Description
Ontain Locally As Needed Butyl Tape, 3M™ 08612 Windo Weld Round Ribbon Sealer Or Equivalent Ontain Locally As Needed 3M™ 2 Inch Wide Masking Tape Or Equivalent
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 2021-2024 Bronco: Install Tape, Road Test (Pass) Inspect Gap And Apply Butyl Sealer If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) Operation No.
242021A Time 1.2
Hrs.
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part: 5802012
Condition Code: 68
Service Procedure
1. Tape off the left side of the cowl panel and drive the vehicle above 50 mph (80 km/h). Did taping off the cowl resolve the whistle noise? (Figure 1)
Figure 1 (1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04.
2. Remove the left A-pillar trim. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
3. Visually inspect for a gap in the sheet metal at the bottom of the A-pillar where it joins the rear engine compartment wall. Is a gap present? (Figure 2)
Figure 2 (1). Yes – proceed to Step 4.
(2). No – this article does not apply.
4. Apply butyl to fill the gap between the two metal panels and eliminate the air entry.
5. To assemble, reverse the removal procedure.
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