Service bulletin SSM 51850
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10241548 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2023-09-01 |
| Manufacturer's number | SSM 51850 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2023-08-08 |
| NHTSA component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
NHTSA's summary
Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top roof may exhibit loose exterior fabric on the rear window assembly. This may be due to broken D-pillar clips on the rear window. To correct the condition, replace the rear window. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-18A > Removal and Installation > Soft Top Assembly.
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Glass, wipers and mirrors, Sunroof
| FORD BRONCO | 2021, 2022 |
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Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| TSB 23-2229 | 2023-07-21. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top may exhibit exterior wear on the sides of the soft top material above the B-pillar. This may be due to contact and rubbing between the soft top frame and soft top material. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace both right and left deflectors attached to the soft top frame and soft top material. |
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| TSB 23-2200 | 2023-06-30. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top roof may exhibit rear quarter window(s) that do not stay attached to the rear window after driving the vehicle or using the soft top quick access cargo function to raise the rear of the soft top assembly for luggage compartment access. This may be due to a retention channel(s) on the rear window that is too narrow. Do not replace the rear quarter windows. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to secure the rear quarter window(s) in place until a new rear window can be obtained to permanently correct this condition. |
| SSM 51287 | 2023-01-31. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top roof may experience a strut that has detached from the soft top frame. It is not possible to reinstall one of these struts once they become detached from the frame. If this occurs, a service strut must be ordered which will arrive with a compression bracket which maintains the exact strut length required for installation. For installation instructions, refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 501-18A. The larger, rear struts are available by ordering (service part number: M2DZ-78515A60-B). The smaller, front struts are available by ordering (service part number: M2DZ-78515A59-B). Each part number contains 1 strut. |
| TSB 23-2024 | 2023-01-31. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a factory soft top roof may exhibit a headliner that is detaching from the soft top material. This may be due to the factory installation process. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reattach the headliner or replace |
| TSB 23-2013 | 2023-01-31. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a factory soft top roof may experience snow or sand accumulation on the vehicles interior during a strong storm with high winds. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to retrofit the soft top assembly. |