Hard Top Headliner Loose And/Or Sagging – 2021-2022 Ford Bronco

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:

FordeBay logo

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:

 

Parts

Service Part NumberQuantityDescription
Obtain LocallyAs Needed3M™ 4298UV Adhesion Promoter

 

Parts

Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary

Service Part NumberQuantityDescription
M2DZ-9854310-B1Headliner – 3 Door – Right Front Panel
M2DZ-9854310-A1Headliner – 3 Door – Left Front Panel
M2DZ-9854310-C1Headliner – 3 Door – Rear Panel
M2DZ-7854310-A1Headliner – 5 Door – Right Front Panel
M2DZ-7854310-D1Headliner – 5 Door – Left Front Panel
M2DZ-7854310-E1Headliner – 5 Door – Middle Panel
M2DZ-7854310-C1Headliner – 5 Door – Rear Panel

 

Service Procedure

1. Inspect the interior headliner. Is the headliner loose and/or sagging? (Figure 1)

Figure 1

interior headliner

(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

interior headliner

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

Figure 3

interior headliner

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

Figure 4

interior headliner

(1). Yes – repair is complete.

(2). No – replace the affected headliner.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoBRONCO2021-2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

22-2436
16 November 2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10226937

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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10208823

MC-10208823-0001.pdf 200.49KB

 


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

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10201065

MC-10201065-0001.pdf 221.552KB

 


 

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