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NHTSA ID Number: 10226937
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2436
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 22-2073 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner. This may be due to the factory installation process. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to re-adhere the headliner.
This bulletin supersedes 22-2073.
Model:
Ford![]() 2021-2022 Bronco |
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 22-2073 to update the Service Procedure.
Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner. This may be due to the factory installation process. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to re-adhere the headliner.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- 2021-2022 Bronco
- Equipped with a hard top roof
- Loose and/or sagging headliner
Parts
Service Part Number | Quantity | Description |
Obtain Locally | As Needed | 3M™ 4298UV Adhesion Promoter |
Parts
Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary
Service Part Number | Quantity | Description |
M2DZ-9854310-B | 1 | Headliner – 3 Door – Right Front Panel |
M2DZ-9854310-A | 1 | Headliner – 3 Door – Left Front Panel |
M2DZ-9854310-C | 1 | Headliner – 3 Door – Rear Panel |
M2DZ-7854310-A | 1 | Headliner – 5 Door – Right Front Panel |
M2DZ-7854310-D | 1 | Headliner – 5 Door – Left Front Panel |
M2DZ-7854310-E | 1 | Headliner – 5 Door – Middle Panel |
M2DZ-7854310-C | 1 | Headliner – 5 Door – Rear Panel |
Service Procedure
1. Inspect the interior headliner. Is the headliner loose and/or sagging? (Figure 1)
Figure 1

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – this article does not apply.
2. Use gloves and a sponge to apply 3M™ 4298UV Adhesion Promoter on the area where the headliner is not adhered to the hard top. Make sure to not extend the adhesion promoter outside of the headliner area. (Figure 2)
Figure 2

3. Press the headliner back into position and hold for at least 40 seconds to allow the adhesive to set. (Figure 3)
Figure 3

4. Does the headliner properly adhere to the roof with no visible gaps? (Figure 4)
Figure 4

(1). Yes – repair is complete.
(2). No – replace the affected headliner.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD![]() | BRONCO | 2021-2022 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2436
16 November 2022
MC-10226937-0001.pdf 203.682KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10208823
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2073
Summary
Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner. This may be due to the factory installation process. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to re-adhere the headliner.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2073
01 March 2022
NHTSA ID Number: 10201065
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2285
Summary
Some 2021 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner. This may be due to the factory installation process. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to re-adhere the headliner.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
21-2285
30 August 2021
MC-10201065-0001.pdf 221.552KB
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Hard Top Roof – Headliner Loose nd/Or Sagging 22-2436 16 November 2022 This bulletin supersedes 22-2073. Model: Ford 2021-2022 Bronco Summary This article supersedes TSB 22-2073 to update the Service Procedure. Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner. This may be due to the factory installation process. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to re- adhere the headliner. Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria: • 2021-2022 Bronco • Equipped with a hard top roof • Loose and/or sagging headliner Parts Service Part Number Quantity Description Obtain Locally As Needed 3M™ 4298UV Adhesion Promoter Parts Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary Service Part Number Quantity Description M2DZ-9854310-B 1 Headliner – 3 Door – Right Front Panel M2DZ-9854310-A 1 Headliner – 3 Door – Left Front Panel M2DZ-9854310-C 1 Headliner – 3 Door – Rear Panel M2DZ-7854310-A 1 Headliner – 5 Door – Right Front Panel M2DZ-7854310-D 1 Headliner – 5 Door – Left Front Panel M2DZ-7854310-E 1 Headliner – 5 Door – Middle Panel M2DZ-7854310-C 1 Headliner – 5 Door – Rear Panel 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. For repairs covered by the NVLW, completion of the procedure outlined in this TSB does not require obtaining Prior Approval or completion of a Cost Cap. Labor Times Description 2021-2022 Bronco: Inspect And Repair Headliner Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) Operation No. MT222436 Time Actual Time Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: Condition Code: 7854310 33 Service Procedure 1. Inspect the interior headliner. Is the headliner loose and/or sagging? (Figure 1) Figure 1 (1). Yes – proceed to Step 2. (2). No – this article does not apply. 2. Use gloves and a sponge to apply 3M™ 4298UV Adhesion Promoter on the area where the headliner is not adhered to the hard top. Make sure to not extend the adhesion promoter outside of the headliner area. (Figure 2) Figure 2 3. Press the headliner back into position and hold for at least 40 seconds to allow the adhesive to set. (Figure 3) Figure 3 4. Does the headliner properly adhere to the roof with no visible gaps? (Figure 4) Figure 4 (1). Yes – repair is complete. (2). No – replace the affected headliner. © 2022 Ford
Motor Company All rights reserved. NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford
or Lincoln
dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford
Motor Company reserves the right de this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford
Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
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