Headliner Installation

Elle93

Apr 21, 2023

Has anybody else experience issues with their headliners?

This thing has been an absolute nightmare
When I initially took delivery I realized they didn’t install the headliner, although I had ordered it.

The dealership was awful, refusing to correct their error and told me I had to buy it myself blah blah blah..
Ford stepped in months later and ordered the headliner for the dealership to install

The dealership installed it two weeks ago, and when I arrived to pick it up, I immediately noticed a gap in between the headliner and the edge where looks like the headliner should meet

In my opinion it looks awful, like it wasn't done right

A service manager came out and said it was their first time ever installing a headliner and basically too bad, deal with it they weren’t going to fix it

I followed up with Ford/ sent them photos
They advised if I don’t like it, to fix it on my own because they spoke with the dealership who told them “they did their best”

I’m curious if anyone whose headliner was installed at the factory, has a gap like mine does?

Maybe I’m just overreacting, but I think it looks stupid lol

BuckYeah

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Apr 21, 2023

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Apr 21, 2023

Let’s try this again.

Laura

Apr 21, 2023

The only difference I see is that on mine there is a piece of flat felt under The areas with the turn latches. I only looked at this latch area, not the full panels

Apr 21, 2023

I will go inspect the rear areas

Apr 21, 2023

So all of the areas that are where the twist locks are mounted have the flat felt layer under the headliner. The area that the latch turns onto does not.
1) Back of front where it meets middle row panel

Laura

Apr 21, 2023

Side of second panel and where it meets the cap.
2)

BuckYeah

Apr 21, 2023

Better than mine - it was post-installed as well and one of the panels looks like it's the wrong panel - the headliner blocks the area of bracket rotation and it's starting to peel up.

Apr 21, 2023

Reality is that there is little about the headliner in the Bronco that is cosmetically or ascetically pleasing so my suggestion would be to just not focus on it and move on. Mine was installed at the factory and doesn't look any different. I've also seen others which look pretty much the same.
Anyway, you can accept it and enjoy the Bronco, or let it eat at you and be frustrated. It's your choice.

You can't reason someone out of a position that they didn't reason themselves into.

BuckYeah, Eninty

Apr 21, 2023

You have to pay extra for the headliner in the hardtop?

Apr 21, 2023

#10

Does anyone have a photo of an aftermarket headliner?

Apr 21, 2023

#11

adcam
You have to pay extra for the headliner in the hardtop?

Long story Short maybe

Apr 21, 2023

#12

Loooong story….no short!🤣

Apr 21, 2023

#13

TK1215
Loooong story….no short!🤣

But if you have the MGV you have to request it. Or at least you did for MY22 I forgot to ask for it so I do not have it. And I only have the little felt pieces behind the latch handles. Weird. Also when compared to my Brothers that has the SDH there is not a noticeable difference.

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Laura, TK1215

Apr 22, 2023

#14

adcam
You have to pay extra for the headliner in the hardtop?

Not anymore, but there was a time - mine was ordered when it was still an option - dealer threw it in, but I had to get it installed.

Apr 22, 2023

#15

Jakob1972
But if you have the MGV you have to request it. Or at least you did for MY22 I forgot to ask for it so I do not have it. And I only have the little felt pieces behind the latch handles. Weird. Also when compared to my Brothers that has the SDH there is not a noticeable difference.

Yes

Jakob1972

Apr 22, 2023

#16

In certain models in MY 21 had it and others couldn’t have it. Then in MY 22 they changed it and every model could get it, but with certain models IE: Badlands, you had to request it. The others automatically put it on. Have no idea where the issue stands with MY 23.

Apr 23, 2023

#17

Coldsmoke
Reality is that there is little about the headliner in the Bronco that is cosmetically or ascetically pleasing so my suggestion would be to just not focus on it and move on. Mine was installed at the factory and doesn't look any different. I've also seen others which look pretty much the same.
Anyway, you can accept it and enjoy the Bronco, or let it eat at you and be frustrated. It's your choice.

Agree. The headliner is die cut material and fits correctly just one way. It does not fit all the way to the panel edges even with a factory installation. I think this is the design on purpose to prevent the material edges from catching on something and peeling off. Not sure what the OP's issue is.

No salt tram towers were harmed in the making of this post...

BuckYeah, TK1215

Apr 23, 2023

#18

I'm just glad to have a headliner. When I ordered my Bronco (and re-ordered it), the sound-deadening headliner material was a no-cost option, easily overlooked, but an option nonetheless. While it's easier to hose off and maintain ones without the material, odds are my headliner will never see any contamination. The only question is whether the L-clamps clear the material when being turned.

I know how the OP feels, though. We all want our Broncos to be "perfect," but the best we can hope for is "good enough." Sad that we have to settle for this at this price point, but what's the option?

TK1215

Apr 23, 2023

#19

BuckYeah
I'm just glad to have a headliner. When I ordered my Bronco (and re-ordered it), the sound-deadening headliner material was a no-cost option, easily overlooked, but an option nonetheless. While it's easier to hose off and maintain ones without the material, odds are my headliner will never see any contamination. The only question is whether the L-clamps clear the material when being turned.

I know how the OP feels, though. We all want our Broncos to be "perfect," but the best we can hope for is "good enough." Sad that we have to settle for this at this price point, but what's the option?

Man am I glad I set my expectations low!🤣

BuckYeah

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