Anybody have any problems with their convertable top operation? My 2005 V6 with 750 miles has just started hanging up on my. The headliner on the driver's side gets caught in the back of the back seat and I have to stop lowering the top midway through, jump out, tuck in the headliner and then continue to lower the top.
Waiting for the dealer to open this morning to call and get it in, but just wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
Definately takes some muscle to re-latch, I'll agree, but when you see what some other convertable owners go through to get the top down, we're doing ok! I just don't want to have to jump out of the car when it's supposed to be working right.
Anybody have any problems with their convertable top operation? My 2005 V6 with 750 miles has just started hanging up on my. The headliner on the driver's side gets caught in the back of the back seat and I have to stop lowering the top midway through, jump out, tuck in the headliner and then continue to lower the top.
Nope, have had no problems at all.
Headliner doesn't even come close to the back of the back seat on my '05 (GT).
Something is out of alignment. I would resist putting the top up/down until the dealer service people look at it, this should not be happening.
I must be a total spaz because re-latching it is the biggest PIA !
Roboz,
It's not you.
Seems like most are having a problem re-latching the top.
Tight top means that it is sealed tightly, too. That means fewer noises, leaks, and other typical convertible "issues."
After a few times up and down, it gets easier; both because you'll get used to it, and because the fabric will relax a little.
In the meantime, be glad that it is hard, because you won't get wet when it rains, and you can hear yourself (and the sound system) when the top is up.
BD
(B.T.W., love the look of your 'Stang. Great color in a 'vert! )
Have Had My '05 Two Months, The Top Began Separating From The Glass Within The First Week. Interior Seam Still In Place. Still Waiting For Replacement Top! Be Warned The Whole Top Must Be Replaced.
Seems like most are having a problem re-latching the top.
Tight top means that it is sealed tightly, too. That means fewer noises, leaks, and other typical convertible "issues."
After a few times up and down, it gets easier; both because you'll get used to it, and because the fabric will relax a little.
In the meantime, be glad that it is hard, because you won't get wet when it rains, and you can hear yourself (and the sound system) when the top is up.
BD
(B.T.W., love the look of your 'Stang. Great color in a 'vert! )
Thanks ! Appreciate the remarks . Dawg , White is pretty cool cindygo Redfire is also the bomb..really any of the ragtops are cool LOL !
To me it's not that the top is physically hard to latch . It's the pulling up & over , I feel like I'm going to snap the latch off , so it's like over & over till it seems to line up.
I have a similar issue with my vert. It only happens on the driver side and "catches" on the back seat near the closed position. I have to help the fabric past the corner of the seat, then push down the hard part of the top about an inch. I figure it's no big deal since the top is very tight.
BTW, my salesman forwarded me an email about a week or so after I took delivery warning vert owners about improperly latching the top.... FYI...
To:All Ford DealersSubject:Mustang Convertible Top Raise/Lower Instructions
http://cms2.fmcdealer.dealerconnecti.../en/spacer.gifThe convertible top latching mechanism on the 2005 Mustang is significantly different from what has been used in the past. Some convertible top latch handles have broken due to excessive force applied when closing the top.
Convertible owners may have difficulty in latching the top, or risk breaking the lever, if they are not aware of the unique operating characteristics of the new latch design. It is critical that you communicate to customers the proper way to raise and lower the convertible top. The correct instructions are below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
1) Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and leave the engine running to avoid draining the battery. Engage the parking brake. (Note: The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling less than 1.8MPH (3km/h).)
2) Check the top stowage compartment behind the rear seat to make sure it is empty, then check the top outer surface to make sure it is dry and free of leaves and debris.
3) Unclamp the top from the windshield header by pulling each latch handle down, then rotating them toward the back of the vehicle until they are in the full open position and clear the header.
IMPORTANT!! The latch handles must be pulled downwards fully to allow the latch to fully rotate into the open position.
4) If the top has not been lowered for some time, gently push the front edge of the top up to make sure it is not sticking to the header. If it is sticking, this will usually free it.
5) The convertible top switch is located in the overhead console. Push and hold the switch until the windows are down and the top is fully lowered and stowed.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
1) Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and leave the engine running to avoid draining the battery. Engage the parking brake. (Note: The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling less than 1.8MPH (3km/h).)
2) Open the Driver and Passenger side latch handles by pulling them down, then rotating them toward the back of the vehicle until they are in the full open position.
3) Push and hold the convertible top switch until the windows lower completely (if up) and the top unfolds and moves forward toward the windshield header.
4) Continue to hold the convertible top switch to raise the top until it has reached the fully closed position, flush with the header.
5) The two pins under the forward top edge should align themselves in the matching header holes when latching the top. If they do not, use the center grip located above the rearview mirror to pull the top down and the pins into position. DO NOT apply excessive force on the latch handles to bring pins into position, as this may cause them to break.
6) Secure the Driver side latch first, followed by Passenger side. Pull down on the latch handles, then rotate them forward into the windshield header until they reach the full forward position. Flip to latch handles up to final position so that they are flush with the windshield header.
IMPORTANT!! The latch handles must be pulled downwards fully to allow the latch to fully rotate into the closed position
Sorry about the link, I can't get rid of it....
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I don't have that problem but I must be a total spaz because re-latching it is the biggest PIA !
I read on BlueOvalNews that the big 1700+ car quality pull in May found lots of verts with top alignment problems. I believe that is the reason my vert was held for 5 days before it shipped. My top works as advertised. The alignment pins drop right in to the holes no problem. Then a slight pull on the handles to lock her down.
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'05 GT Premium Vert. Redfire.
Pioneer AVIC F700BT Navigation System with XM and Bluetooth. Auto Dim/Comp/Temp Mirror, FM Amer. Thunder A-Backs, Seq Turn Sigs, DTRL, Auto Up/Dn Rear Windows, FR 18" Fanblades, Pony Corral Insert, NR White Face Gauges, Silverhorse Racing Honeycomb Taillight Panel, MAG Mirror Inserts, Silverstar Fogs/Headlights, One-Touch Top and Turn Signals.
latching the top on my car was a 2 person operation for the first week and 1/2 (had it since 6/12). Second week in the Texas sun and it's fine now- though I was ready to take it back for alignment.. now my tabs are mangled looking but yea, tight fit.. no more leaking into my lap like the last one...
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#1) 1986 V8 GT vert, white w/black stripes (like the cop cars)- traffic parted for me! #2) 1995 V8 GT vert, teal w/ white top grey interior #3) SILVER!! 2005 V8 GT vert, black top, graphite interior, IUP, 17" wheels, rear blackout panel, sequential tail lights (what fun!) hood scoop, roush spoiler
Convertable top operation problem 
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cindygo Redfire is also the bomb..really any of the ragtops are cool LOL !
