OB/BL black roof: Who hates ‘em?

[Glamdring70]

Those are the Ford Front And Rear Mudflaps Kit $680 if order the vehicle with those (in 2022)

I have those same Gatorback flaps. I was considering them while shopping in 2021. The dealer that I bought the car from had them on hand. They were planning to install them and sell the car with them but had not done so. When I bought the car, they were hoping (but not demanding) I also buy the optional equipment they had for it. I got a sweet deal on the set of 4- think I paid half list price. I declined the fender cladding, which I guess was smart because they're incompatible with the flaps.

Lest anyone say the price is a rip off, let me tell you, it's not. They clean better than a plastic flap and most importantly, they flex and fold instead of break and tear off body panels.

Sponsored

 

[SeaJay]

The only thing that bugs me about the Outer Banks and Badlands trims is that we’re forced into the black roof. I think it’s a misstep on Ford’s part, particularly in the desert Southwest. More than just making it harder to keep things cool in our (ever longer) summers, it’s a dirt magnet.

Anyone opt for a lower trim because of that? Have your OB/BL roof wrapped in body color? Just wish Ford made it an option for all trims?

I opted up to the OB with a tow package to get the black roof and a full size spare and then had to special order to get that combination without a sunroof or Tech package upgrade!

 

[jkernitzki]

I was wobbling between an OB and BL (both with the Sasquatch package), but at the end of the day I figured just go for it. The only thing that I would change (other than that damned black roof!) is the upholstery. Not really that fond of it. Don't hate enough to get a different trim, though. Seat coverings can be changed if it becomes that big of an annoyance.

 

[Vinny_D]

The only thing that bugs me about the Outer Banks and Badlands trims is that we’re forced into the black roof. I think it’s a misstep on Ford’s part, particularly in the desert Southwest. More than just making it harder to keep things cool in our (ever longer) summers, it’s a dirt magnet.

Anyone opt for a lower trim because of that? Have your OB/BL roof wrapped in body color? Just wish Ford made it an option for all trims?

I like the black roofs I dislike the block heater

 

[Escape2Bronco]

My 22 was an early aberration. I actually tried to order the carbonized grey roof to go with my carbonized grey Badlands. The ordering system would not allow it. It came in that way on error. I didn’t even notice. One of the members on here notice and asked how I pulled that off as he had tried to order it that way too. I think in Job2 22 or Job1 23 it became standard if you ordered Carbonized Grey. Not sure what it is for 2025.

 

[Oside_Bronquito]

Love the two-tone with a black roof, but especially in the cream color and cyber orange colors, they look *chefs kiss*.

 

[B-Dog15]

Love the two-tone with a black roof, but especially in the cream color and cyber orange colors, they look *chefs kiss*.

I will agree with you that these two colors do pair very well with the black contrast roof! Not a fan of it on most the other colors but those two it looks very clean for some reason.

 

[Mrmike]

I have a '23 OBX that's cactus gray with a black roof. I wish I could have gotten a black vinyl roof instead of the shiny black painted one.

 

[Davexxxx]

I got off on the spare tire delete tangent.

I have no problem with 2 tone and if someone likes black, thats awesome but I've had black and other dark colored cars, they turn into ovens. We think the Heritage, with it's white roof, looks the best and makes the most sense. Especially for something billed as an "Adventure Vehicle".

2 tone is fine, being forced into black ... Its not how I'd rather it be.

 

[GEOGRL]

Apparently the tire well stays but the spare itself, is gone, absent purchase of an off road package.

Because the spare is an option on some trims

 

[BSBB4Les]

We had a '22 Big Bend with area 51 paint. At that time that was what I wanted. This past June, I had it at the dealer for routine service and while waiting I wandered their inventory of Bronco Sports and came across this Big Bend with the black appearance pkg and Azure gray metallic tri coat. I really liked it and a month later I got it.

 

[wireman]

I might ruffle some feathers here but I'm not a fan of black vehicles, black interiors or all black wheels for various reasons.

Looks like the 2025 BL only offers black rims if I'm not mistaken. Ford, give me a choice.

My 2021 BL is Iconic silver with the Carbonized gray roof and the roof is dark enough for me.

 

[RushMan]

I wouldn't say I hate the look of the black roof, but it doesn't appeal to me on anything except the Oxford white, the Sand, and of course, Shadow Black.

 

[Jake25]

Black roof...no thanks!

 

[Dottie5513]

I have an early 2021 BL in Rapid Red and I opted for the carbonized gray roof, not a fan of black roofs, especially in Northern CA where summers run well over 100°. Honestly, I wanted the extra bit of sparkle in the gray versus flat black, I love it! I have still never seen another red BS with a gray roof, I like being unique.