??2022 GT Convertible???

[racerdave]

My 22's top is very hard to latch. When the top is at it's closing point there is a large gap, maybe 3/4 to a inch, between the top fame and the windshield frame, Is there a adjustment to close this gap? I have to really pull down hard on the locking handle to turn it to lock. I am afraid it may break. My 17 was effortless. When the top is open I see 1 small screw on each side part of the hinges below the removable tonneau covers that to me could be a stop, and may allow the top to close more, taking up this gap. I can post some pics if it helps.

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[White Stallion 11]

If it is still under warranty, take it back to the dealer and have them fix it.

 

[racerdave]

If it is still under warranty, take it back to the dealer and have them fix it.

Why post when you can’t help.

 

[Lightning]

Why post when you can’t help.

Ouch

 

[racerdave]

Ouch

No ouch involved. I asked about a issue.' and what I may be able to do to fix it, if anyone else has had or done it. I think my original post says that. Not should I take it in for warranty.

 

[Brian_S550]

Your top fabric will stretch to close, but if there is something out of adjustment you should follow the other person’s advice and take it in for warrantied repair instead of being a dickhead when you got the answer to your question. Don’t be an “askhole”.

 

[racerdave]

Your top fabric will stretch to close, but if there is something out of adjustment you should follow the other person’s advice and take it in for warrantied repair instead of being a dickhead when you got the answer to your question. Don’t be an “askhole”.

Seems, simple to me. I asked about adjustments. Warranty on a 22 is obvious.

 

[Brian_S550]

The screw you’re talking about doesn’t seem to be related to adjusting how far the top will go when closing, so no there isn’t an easy DIY fix.

You also posted responses on another thread that indicated Ford has a TSB for this issue on your model year. So go get it fixed on Ford’s dime.

 

[racerdave]

The screw you’re talking about doesn’t seem to be related to adjusting how far the top will go when closing, so no there isn’t an easy DIY fix.

You also posted responses on another thread that indicated Ford has a TSB for this issue on your model year. So go get it fixed on Ford’s dime.

And that thread was pointed out to me by a friend on a snowmobile forum.

 

[KnightStang]

Mine did the same thing when it was new. (about 1/2“ gap)
So I push the close button a second time, press and hold it while the other hand pull the latch and lock in place.

 

[racerdave]

Mine did the same thing when it was new. (about 1/2“ gap)
So I push the close button a second time, press and hold it while the other hand pull the latch and lock in place.

I have been doing exactly that

 

[KnightStang]

I have been doing exactly that

Mine got better over time…I hope it does the same for you.

It seems on the other thread, Some had it worst…the gaps were larger or hard to close that it requires “pushing down from the outside“ .

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