Whistle Noise At Lower Left Windshield Area – 2021-2023 Ford Bronco

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:

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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 NumberPackage Order QuantityDescription
Obtain LocallyAs NeededButyl Tape, 3M™ 08612 Window Weld Round Ribbon Sealer Or Equivalent
Obtain LocallyAs Needed3M™ 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

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoBRONCO2021-2024

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

24-2021
23 January 2024

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10249787

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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10239096

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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10232486

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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10218615

MC-10218615-0001.pdf 146.191KB

 


 

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