2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks Soft Top Noise Review | Problems? Regrets? Too Hot? MIC Top Better?
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I just got my 2023 Outer Banks 4-Door, soft top...had my first road trip from Brandon to Jax...the ride was smooth and the noise at 80mph wasn't all that bad!!!! Just crank up the tunes and you are good to go!!!
Thank you for this very informative video. I’m kicking around the idea of buying a bronco. I live in Colorado so I’m on the fence about the soft top but this vid was very helpful
I love my soft top!! Do it!
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV what material is that back window made from? Does it scratch easy? Fade or discolor?
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV it looks like you do indeed 😎. How do you feel about the back window? Does it scratch easy or discolor?
Helpful video and grateful to watch a woman’s perspective working the top. I’m a petite woman and it’s not helpful for me to watch tall or bigger guys do everything with one hand standing on the ground. Thank you!
You’re welcome, I am glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Amazing that none of the rain can get into the car with your doors off!
I was shocked. I think if there was a side wind that you could get a little wet, but aerodynamics seemed to keep us dry :)
I'm impressed on 2 fronts: Doors off; and, you guys stayed dry; and, you are super proficient with the doors, top and Windows.
Love watching you guys enjoying your truck!!! - so much so, that I subscribed!
That's awesome, thank you so much! I was surprised that we didn't get soaked in that down pour, it makes me love it more 🤣 we will have some more videos to come. Our lift kit comes in a few days!!
That was awesome - super helpful video and solidified my decision to opt for the soft top instead of waiting for MIC. Thanks!
You're welcome, glad it helped!
Great vid … finally got my outer banks unfortunately I’m at the other end of I75 and have to wait for winter to end before I can take the soft top down but did drive in the rain on the day I picked it up not as bad as I thought it might be ( haven’t heard a whistle) …. Heat wise it’s good so far in 20 degree weather
The heaters work fantastic in it. It’s been in the 50s here in Florida at night (which is cold for us) and the heaters work great! I am glad you are enjoying your Bronco!
Damn I should have waited for this! I just bought a new ram 1500 in April.. this looks so badass! Congrats and thanks for the review!
Thank you so much! It takes a while to get, maybe order now and still drive your truck until it comes in :)
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV not a bad idea!
Duel top group is the way to go!
I would agree if someone doesn't mind waiting especially if you live up north. From November through April we do not see much rain so we probably won't have the top installed at all.
thank you i definitely wanted to know about the noise.
You're welcome!
Wow that’s a nice 2022 Ford bronco I don’t know if it’s a 2022 or 2021 but that’s a nice one!
Thank you! It's a 2021!
I know it new and all, but I can tell your son is going to love inheriting this. Don't ever sell it!
He always talks about how he gets to keep it once he turns 16 :) The only problem is my daughter is older than him, and says she wants it 😃😃
I love it congratulations 🥳
Thanks!
Great video, thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
What kind of mpg does it get? Would you think it would make a good daily driver? Great demo with the soft top, very interesting with the clips. I have an old Wrangler with zipper windows and it could easily turn into a 30 minute job putting the top back up.
The 2.3L equipped Bronco gets up to 20/22 MPG, the 2.7L is up to 18/20 MPG. The smaller Bronco Sport gets up to 25/28 MPG.
I am using this as my daily driver. Right now I am getting about 19.5mpg, mainly because i have been sitting idle in the car messing with things and getting to know it. I do plan for it to get better once I start driving the vehicle more.
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV Thanks! That's not too bad for mpg considering the type of vehicle it is. The cool factor of the Bronco is off the charts. The more videos I see of it, the more I want one, haha. Yours is gorgeous! I look forward to your future videos and real world review..it really helps out people like me on the fence if I should make the big purchase.
Can you remove the soft top all the way once it’s pulled all the way back if you want? Thanks!!
Yes, we have a video next week demonstrating this!
Nicely done👍
Thanks!
Good video of your jeep want to be.
Thanks!
So much noiseeee
Just crank up the tunes!
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV can't hear you bro
Cool vehicle
Thank you!
I dont know if anyone else mentioned it or not but i just want to know what the chevy bowtie is on the dash lol
The phone and camera holder that I put on🙂
Let’s be honest that is very loud. But will that stop us? No lol
Haha I don't find it that loud still, probably because my kids are loud and radio is loud 😂😂
This helped me personally thank you. I live in Kissimmee Florida myself lol. But I was wondering is the retractable front row soft top twill is a good option as well?
I have seen it at SEMA but don’t have any frost hand experience with it. I am very happy with this one.
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV I’m considering the soft top as an option but I’m gonna wait till the bronco raptor drops before I go in to make my purchase. Your video tho was very helpful thank you for the video.
I am glad you found it helpful!
All these people beginning to test driving them at dealerships, Ford having the bronco rodeos, news media reporting on them, some people getting their broncos , and I have yet to lay my eyes on one. This has been a big cluster if you ask me. My dealership says they should have one at the end of this month but I would not bet on it.
We can relate, picking ours up was the first we had seen. Sold our prior car a week before taking a big gamble that we would love the Bronco upon finally seeing one.
All soft tops stink.Thats why you get a hard top. Water leaks and wind noise all part of the game.
My Jeep Gladiator came with a hardtop ("Freedom Top" panels) as I got my vehicle off a dealer's lot -- couldn't choose features/options.
But that was fine with me because as with the removable doors, I'll likely never be going topless OR door-less (and that wasn't a selling point/feature for me anyway).
For sure though, I wouldn't be going topless/door-less in Winter (here in Colorado)...it gets a "tad" below freezing up here for some reason, not to mention getting inches of sleet/hail or snow inside...prefer to keep it OUTSIDE, thank you. ;-)
-- BR
Like I said in the video, I am happy we went with a soft top. to each their own!
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV Of course...just sayin' why I didn't (and don't miss it).
-- BR
Great video. FYI; we Jeep owners turn up the Music Jams when you hear any little noise. LOL. Nice looking ride!!
Thanks! That's exactly what I plan to do 🙂
Great video for those that have never owned a soft top vehicle. I will say that the road noise inside the Bronco soft top is no worse than the 2 convertible cars I have in the driveway. Just consider the added noise as being part of the experience.
I agree 💯
You have a great on screen presence and your reviews have been quite good . You'll only get better . Keep up the good work and I'm sure it will pay off . Just sitting here in Bama waiting on my 2dr Badlands with MIC top , 2.7 TT , Tow & Lux pkg :( It's great that you have yours though .
Thank you for the kind words! The wait is so hard, but it will be worth the wait. What color did you go with?
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV The wife and I decided on A51 after seeing it in person last year at the East Coast Bronco event . I have always had white ,silver or charcoal vehicles so the change will be good I think
WOW, that's so awesome, driving in the rainstorm WITHOUT DOORS. It looks so FUN for the kids.
They got a kick out of it! Glad they didn't get soaked 😂
Great video! Nothing wrong with the soft top, but I love my hard top, super easy to take off and very quiet when installed. I used to live in FL so I could definitely see the appeal of the soft top there, but for me I would just remove the front two panels and keep them in the bag in the trunk. Takes less than a minute to get those two on.
This video is exactly what I wanted to see. Im amazed at how quiet it sounded at 75 mph inside the cabin. While there is more noise than a normal car, you could still carry on a conversation without too much extra effort. The convenience of the soft top supercedes the advantages of the hard top IMO.
I agree 💯
You really have no idea since it all depends on the microphone quality and the quality of the speakers you're listening on. That sounded very loud to me, and the whistling was unacceptable.
The whistling I believe has been determine by members of Bronco6g to be related to the side view mirror design. There is a seam that joins the two pieces of the mirror together creating the whistle at higher speeds. We will do some more testing once ours is back on the road and hope to get a decibel meter to perform a true test.
If I had to compare the sound to anything it would be like leaving a rear window open on a typical car around 1 inch, just like in a soft top Wrangler and most convertibles.
Luckily for us the top and doors have been on long enough to shoot this video.
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV My Bronco Sport passenger side mirror melted. It has a weird waive to it. Have you seen any Bronco's do that? I made a quick video of it on my channel.
Love the vid, can’t wait to get my Bronco!
Thanks! It will be worth the wait!
The 2.3L on my soft top is so quiet I can actually hear the outside. Felt weird since I'm so used to only hearing the engine/tire squeal on my car.
Great 👍🏻 to have a “real” review rather then just a man-demo TH-camr. Refreshing 💦
Thank you :)
Just go ahead and say you hate men Erika
I can not wait to get my white badlands bronco and it does have the soft top. I live in Minnesota so I wonder how the soft top will handle the snow and ice accumulation? I'm sure it will be fine, I will just will have to keep it cleared.
That's what stopped myself from getting a soft top in Michigan, those January/February months could not be good for that material.
You have to keep it clean Are else mildew with set up you will be fine
I am sure it will be ok, but may require a little care. Either way, the convience of them far out weighs any negatives!
Nice! Some fun times with the family. They will remember these memories forever! My two boys are excited for our bronco adventures! Should be getting ours in a few weeks. Soft top looks way easier to handle than on a wrangler. Just subbed to your channel. Keep up the Bronco videos!
That's awesome! I am sure your kids will love it just as much as mine! It does make for some great memories! Thanks for watching!
At 2:23 that's exactly how it rains here on my small island Guam 🇬🇺...it's rainy season right now so it can rain like that all day for days
The whistling would probably drive me up the wall once the new car honeymoon was over.
It's not that bad, and with a radio on you can't even hear it.
Mine is in California on a train. Hopefully it comes in soon.
I hope so!!
Thank you for video I just changed my order to soft top
Glad it helped you out! Now, maybe you don't have to wait so long for it :)
Whistling Dixie...you just turn on the radio.....haha...what a joke
Which is what I said in the video.
Should have you show the line worker’s how to correctly install a soft top! 🤔🤷😁
to many crybabies. turn the radio up
Good solution!
I currently have the Bronco Sport, living in Florida, with the heave rain, the wipers don't go fast enough..... Is it the same with the Big Bronco? I can't wait to get my Bronco this week. We went soft top, 4 door cactus.
I haven’t had any problems with the wipers. Florida does have some crazy rains though, part of living in paradise, I guess 😌
I love the safari like sound . It sounds like I’m riding outside with all the inside comfort. The music sounds so great too
Great real life video! Well done👍🏼 Looks like 33’s… high package BL’s? Tracking with you on a lot of points that apply here up in North Carolina.
its an outer banks with the standard road tires.
Yep, Outer Banks High Package, came with 32 inch tires. Which are much better looking in person than online. Even with 32s the Bronco has a great presence on the road. We have since added 35s (well 34.4s). Looks great now!
Great video! So are there a/c vents on the floor under the front seats for the rear passengers? I’d love to see them!
Yes, there are small floor vents under the front seats. We will try to incorporate them into our next video and maybe see if we can get some pictures posted on other social media platforms
NE FL Here, and I think besides the State Park Trails, the most off road we will see is the beach. Any experience with our drive on beaches with soft/deep sand, or compact sand?
Although I haven’t on any beaches up that way, I have taken it to a couple beaches. The Bronco drove great!
Way better than a Wrangler. This is a great vehicle.
Thank you!
Nice review. I enjoyed it. You look like a good mom who has fun with her kids. Respect. Subscribing to see more videos.
Thank you 😊
This is the true experience the Bronco was designed for. It is by all means a capable off-road vehicle but in reality 70-80 percent of owners will never take it off road.
True it's about the same with Jeep owners. Met alot that own wranglers and never once taken it off road but they're quick to put huge ugly 30+ inch rims on it
i was always like i wanted my first suv to be the wrangler and was like but this could never be like a wrangler tho then i saw this video so thanks
We have owned a Wranglers and really enjoyed them but the Bronco has been amazing! Rides great on road but is also very fun off road!
Thanks for the video! I'm in the panhandle of Florida and the weather here is hot wet and unpredictable LOL. The dealer called me today and asked me if I was interested in the soft-top and to be honest I'm not but in order to hopefully get it quicker I think that's the only way. Plus this video has helped
We are impressed with the quality and ease of use of the soft top. Plus in Florida it allows for more topless driving. If it were to call for rain in the afternoon (every summer day) I would be hesitant to leave my hard top at home. With the soft top we can drive somewhere in the morning while it is beautiful out and drive home with the top on in the afternoon rain shower.
man I want a soft top, ford really needs to make it an option from the factory for the 2dr!! I have a 2dr BB ordered, 2.7L & Mid but still 15 other 2drs ahead of me at my dealership
I agree, especially with all of the pictures of two doors with the fastback style soft tops floating around. Good luck getting yours sooner, maybe the other 15 are Wild tracks that are further delayed than the Big Bend and you will jump places in line.
Don't let buyer's remorse set in! Keep telling yourself the shoddy build quality is worth it!
No buyer's remorse here, but thanks for your concern!
Love the channel! I’m hoping my Bronco is going into production soon! It’s been 5 months lol
The wait is hard, but worth it!!
Thank you for these videos. I have heard that the soft top can scratch certain contact points when putting back down. I have this clear 'wrap' frame protection I use for my mountain bike.. I wonder if that could be used at those contact points to prevent the scratches.. and maybe it seals better? I don't use it on my whole bike frame.. just where the chain can hit the frame.. and maybe underneath where rocks can damage/scratch frame. Just a thought.
That should work perfect. Ford is now putting a piece of felt on the soft top mechanics to prevent scratches
Sticker fab has also come out with something similar too, I think.
www.stickerfab.com/?rfsn=6193704.cfae55&.cfae55
Thank you for your videos! I am a new subscriber and fellow Bronco “owner”. I’ve ordered a 2 door Badlands, 2.7, MIC , Lux pkg….no build date yet. I’m a 7/14/20 reservation so I’ll just be patient. I love the real world experience with your new Bronco. It’s an awesome vehicle and I love your content!!!! Keep it going!!!
Thank you! I am so happy that your enjoying them! The wait is so hard, but I promise it will be worth the wait, you will have a nice ride!
I'd assume you should hear a build date in August or September, I know the plant is struggling with the MIC tops but since you ordered in 2020, I'd be surprised you don't hear anything soon.
@@StevenFerris we are a 7/15/2020 reservation and a January 29th order date. Still no build date as of now. Outer banks, lux package, 2.3L, soft top, no tow package. Hopefully soon. Oh and no sas as well.
@@michaelbrown5962 Well I know the plant was down last week, and will be again on July 26th. I'm almost certain the new build schedules come out on the first Thursday's of each month so August 5th or September 2nd you should hear something, especially since you have a soft top, no tow, and non sas.
I have the same order as yours, Velocity Blue, also a 7/14 reservation. Still no Build Date. Can't wait.
Thanks!! I can't wait to get a Bronco. I am a long-time Ford Mustang convertible owner, I've always had leaks when it rains. I hope the soft top of the Bronco is better.
Sorry to hear you have leaks on your Mustang, I really hope we don't run into that problem! Do you have one on order?
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV No, I do not have one on order. I won't be getting one until next year. The leaks were on a 2001 Mustang GT, so it was much older, and the seal on the top of the driver's window is where it leaked. Was still worth having the drop top, though.
thank you!
You're welcome!
Nice video I also live in Florida and can’t wait to get a Bronco. I like the look of the hardtop but the soft top does seem more ideal for rainy season.
My thoughts exactly!! As much as it rains here, you could be soaked at any moment. 🤣
Very Cool family, driving a very cool Bronco!! 👍 👍
Thank you 😊
We're in Tallahassee and have a soft top on order as well. Also a 4 year old son who adamantly opposes getting rained on. So it was really helpful to get to kinda walk through that pop up shower experience with y'all! Thank you :)
Isn't it crazy how it can just happen at any moment? Hopefully your son enjoys the ride as much as my kiddos do!
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV Yeah it's wild. Limited hard top availability pushed us to switch to soft top, but I'm also all for it for ease of dealing with the rains. Side note that it's also great to know the A/C is still effective with limited insulation from the soft top -- that was one of my questions as well.
Thanks again for the great info :)
You're welcome! Maybe we will cross Bronco paths in the future.
You can hear kind of a buzzing ... but it's normal for a soft top vehicle. It's cool.
You made me want a Bronco. Thanks a lot.
That’s not a bad thing lol
Jeep Wrangler JL soft top is way easier
Have you ever done the Bronco soft top to even compare? You can say you like jeep and not like Bronco, but to say the Jeep is easier and you have never probably even laid eyes on a Bronco, much less operated the soft top. Funny thing is, I am not an idiot, previous Jeep owner here.
Thanks for the great review!! Fantastic!
Thank you!
Yes that’s a typical Florida rain.
Yep!
Stopping in to say hey howdy hey!
Hey!!!! ❤️
Thank you so much for making this video. This is great, practical, real-world stuff! Can't wait to get delivery on mine!
Thank you! The wait is hard, but worth it!! What do you have on order?
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV I actually changed my order from a Wildtrak to an Outer Banks Sas with soft top, hoping to get it sooner than 2025.
@@ferrumcampitor7555 awesome! And cheers to not waiting years for a Bronco!
This is why I got the Marine Grade Vinyl!!!
We checked out a friend's with the Marine grade vinyl and it is definitely very nice! I wish we could have gotten Outerbanks with Marine Grade Vinyl and the Washout floor
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV it's standard with the Black Diamond!
How much was this? Love it!
The bronco?
Awesome video. We are a family of 7 but the 3 oldest almost never travel with us but we have a paid off Expedition max so I think this is our next vehicle.
It will a be a fun one to have!
Enjoyed your video! What’s the phone mount you’ve got set up on the dash accessory location? Looks front and back viewing.
It actually came with a circle light I bought, let me see if I can find the link and I will come back and post it!
Selfies should be outlawed.
Thanks for watching!
Good review, thanks!
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I can smell the new car smell from here :)
You know it!! Wish I could take you for a ride!
whistle is known issue on outerbanks, ford working on fix, its the rubber seal under the hood between the hood and grill. fix coming in the fall
You are correct, we did a video about that!
Does the soft top leak at all?
No, never had any leakage
Good real world view. I would be satisfied with a non removable hard top. A convertible in Memphis in da hood is not a good idea
Thanks for watching
How about the sturdiness of the soft top in regards to security. Is it comparable to the jeep soft top or any huge differences.
The top is super easy to operate. I can put it up with a single hand. The security is the same as a jeep or any convertible. Best to keep belongings out of sight.
Soft top definite good choice for your state. Hard top maybe for colder climates with more predictable weather.
It definitely has pros and cons! Overall, I am happy with my choice
LOVE your spunk!!!! You go girl!!!! Happy to see a Bronco customer whose super happy and in love with their Bronco!!! I live in the Chicago suburb area, and want to go Soft top! Call me crazy!
😊 Thanks! You're definitely not crazy, soft tops are awesome! I'd still do it if I lived there, too!
its a rag top , just like a convertible
Do you get all the underbody protection with the plastic front bumper with the fog lights?
It has a plastic skid plate as well.
The the engine and start up sounding like a Ford Focus. Lol. It’s cute tho I like it
Hahah!
Please keep us updated if the car leaks when parked outside in the heavy Florida rainstorms.
I will definitely keep you updated!
1. Killer Video...2. It didn’t sound bad or loud at all,,,3. Keep the videos coming,,,
Thank you!!
the hard top is just as easy to put except for the back windshield. i settled for soft top since i dont want to wait until next year. i will change it as soon as its available. Congrats on the Bronco!
True, it is nice to have the entire top on board in the event of a major downpour that we see often here in Florida. My last Jeep had the hard top on quite often due to the afternoon rain showers that we get. So far we are happy with the choice even though my first choice was a hard top with roof rack.
Yeah I agree 100% Soft top! Now if only you could order soft doors! 😛
Haha, who needs doors 😅
Thank you for sharing your video experiences with your Bronco with a soft top. I’ve become a fan of your family’s journey with your Bronco and enjoy your content. Myself I have a Jeep Wrangler with a partial soft top, though it originally came with a full hard top. I like idea of a full soft top as original but have no experience with one, let alone on a Bronco. Granted I live in Michigan so, while we do get cold, snowy winters, our summers can be hot and humid too. Lots to consider and you are helping me research. ✌🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for watching! I am glad that you find our videos helpful. It is hard to make a decision about a vehicle that not a lot of people have seen in person, so doing your research is a must!
Is the SOFT TOP fine in CAR WASH ??
Does it keep HEAT in winter ?
We don't take our cars through the car wash, but I don't see how it could hurt it. Also we live in Florida, so not sure of the heat, but it does stay cool in the hot summer so I would assume it would keep it warm in the winter.
It's loud on the freeway. If you like it, you'll deal with it and adjust.
I don't notice much of a difference once you have the radio on and kids talking in the back 😃
Your video’s are always good & informative. I switched my order to a soft top to get it sooner, and it will be here in 1-2 weeks. This makes me feel better about it.
Congratulations on your upcoming Bronco, I hope you have as much fun with it as I do!
Does the AC keep up with the heat with a soft top? Does it get too warm in there on hot days?
Only if the back windows are out. If the windows are in the Bronco gets cold and stays cold. It is quite impressive.
Nice video but....why didn't you show how to put the doors back on?
I ended up putting the doors on off camera which is probably a good thing. It was quite tricky the first time. We will be sure to get the process on video now that I have done it once. We are also coming up with a DIY door cart because these doors are heavy and rather large.
I'm missing out the Bronco frenzy for a Cybertruck.
That's cool!
The only problem it is a ford lol
Built Ford Tough
Best thing about it is it's a ford.
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV The big 3 selling over priced junk and in the next 3 years they will be bankrupt and they will not be missed
What is the name of the color
Cactus gray
@@BuckleUpButtercupTV thanks! It’s an awesome color
Have you tried using bungee cords to "squoosh" the top down and see if that gives you better visibility from the rear view? Apparently people do this with Jeeps. We test drove a demo unit and noticed the same thing regarding rear visibility. Thank you.
I have not. I know the top comes with the Velcro straps, but those don't do anything. Maybe I should experiment around with that, thanks!
The straps that come with the softop are meant to hold the frame together to keep it from bouncing when the top is half open. It was in a "How to video" a few months ago, don't remember exactly but think it was a Bronco Nation video.