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Hi all, I've been lurking for a bit so this is my first post since my wife and I took delivery of our BS OB within the last month. I'm posting this for informational purposes. Moderators please move thread as needed.
The question: Due to supply chain issues experienced in 2021, is there an aftermarket moonroof option and can it be installed into the BS?
Answer: Yes.
I am speaking from first hand experience with my 2021 BS OB, in Cactus Grey. You'll just need to find the right shop or dealer. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on cost.
EDIT (25 Jan): The dealer is Ted Britt Ford of Fairfax (Virginia). A+ all around and taking good care of us. I'm seriously considering getting a Big Bronco in a couple years with full intention giving them repeat business.
Backstory: We arrived at the dealer after getting the call the vehicle had been delivered after the familiar long waiting period. We checked it out before they even had all the protective plastic removed from shipping. With great excitement we sat down and finished all the sales paperwork. We were literally about to drive away and my wife noticed the vehicle did not have the moonroof. Tired, hungry, and cold we discussed the concern with our salesman and sales manager. We agreed it was mixup/miscommunication and they offered to make it right. We negotiated an ESP and maintenance, plus a couple other items so maybe they were more willing to work with us due to us laying out more money. And we gave them our business, instead of another dealer who had a BS on order for us but wouldn't promise not to add additional markup. Plus, the dealer we went with stated they'd already been installing moonroofs on recent deliveries. I took them at their word and trusted we would not be the guinea pigs.
A few days after delivery, we returned the vehicle for install. Four days later, we picked it up with an installed power moonroof. The dealer is offering warranty on it like any other part on the new vehicle. We negotiated an ESP very close to what is offered by Flood, so we'll have plenty of coverage for years to come covered by any Ford dealer. I've owned many vehicles with moonroofs, and a couple convertibles (Jeep TJ and MX5) over the years. None of these leaked through the roof. Door seals were only ever a problem, and rare occurrence at that.
From my understanding, installation was not performed by the regular service gals/guys, it was contracted out to a local company.
The installation looks factory, minus the interior button and handle for the headliner panel (black with chrome accents). I'm going to investigate the biege option to blend in better. The model they installed is the Webasto Hollandia 700 Comfort. This brand is most likely OEM for some manufacturers; whether they are for Ford or not, I have no idea.
Pictures attached.
Webasto sunroof website: https://www.webasto-group.com/en/original-equipment/roof-systems/sunroofs/
This video appears to match what we had installed:
The question: Due to supply chain issues experienced in 2021, is there an aftermarket moonroof option and can it be installed into the BS?
Answer: Yes.
I am speaking from first hand experience with my 2021 BS OB, in Cactus Grey. You'll just need to find the right shop or dealer. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on cost.
EDIT (25 Jan): The dealer is Ted Britt Ford of Fairfax (Virginia). A+ all around and taking good care of us. I'm seriously considering getting a Big Bronco in a couple years with full intention giving them repeat business.
Backstory: We arrived at the dealer after getting the call the vehicle had been delivered after the familiar long waiting period. We checked it out before they even had all the protective plastic removed from shipping. With great excitement we sat down and finished all the sales paperwork. We were literally about to drive away and my wife noticed the vehicle did not have the moonroof. Tired, hungry, and cold we discussed the concern with our salesman and sales manager. We agreed it was mixup/miscommunication and they offered to make it right. We negotiated an ESP and maintenance, plus a couple other items so maybe they were more willing to work with us due to us laying out more money. And we gave them our business, instead of another dealer who had a BS on order for us but wouldn't promise not to add additional markup. Plus, the dealer we went with stated they'd already been installing moonroofs on recent deliveries. I took them at their word and trusted we would not be the guinea pigs.
A few days after delivery, we returned the vehicle for install. Four days later, we picked it up with an installed power moonroof. The dealer is offering warranty on it like any other part on the new vehicle. We negotiated an ESP very close to what is offered by Flood, so we'll have plenty of coverage for years to come covered by any Ford dealer. I've owned many vehicles with moonroofs, and a couple convertibles (Jeep TJ and MX5) over the years. None of these leaked through the roof. Door seals were only ever a problem, and rare occurrence at that.
From my understanding, installation was not performed by the regular service gals/guys, it was contracted out to a local company.
The installation looks factory, minus the interior button and handle for the headliner panel (black with chrome accents). I'm going to investigate the biege option to blend in better. The model they installed is the Webasto Hollandia 700 Comfort. This brand is most likely OEM for some manufacturers; whether they are for Ford or not, I have no idea.
Pictures attached.
Webasto sunroof website: https://www.webasto-group.com/en/original-equipment/roof-systems/sunroofs/
This video appears to match what we had installed:
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