Service Message 2021–2026 Bronco Water Leaking Between the Back Glass and Hard Top — 55301

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Special Service Message · SSM 55301

This is a Special Service Message, not a recall. SSMs are informational notes Ford sends dealers about a known condition or a change in procedure. They are not repair orders, and they don't by themselves change what is covered.

Published: Oct 30, 2026
Applies to: Bronco (2021–2026 model years)

Restrictions stated in the source:

• Equipment: equipped with a hard top

Summary (official text)​

Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit water leaking between the back glass and hard top. This may be due to dirt and/or debris build up between/on the liftgate window glass seal and/or back glass. To correct this condition, use an approved cleaner according to the Owner's Manual to clean the back glass and/or hard top rear cap seal and check for water leaks again. If water leaks are still present, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-18B for normal diagnostics and repair as necessary outside of this article. For claiming, use causal part 78205G61 and labor operation MT55301SSM up to 0.5 hours.

Sources​

• SSM 55301 (PDF, NHTSA document 11039154) — Oct 30, 2026

Details from NHTSA as of Nov 5, 2026. If NHTSA or Ford revises this notice, this post is updated and significant changes are noted in a reply. The linked documents are the authority, and a dealer can confirm whether it applies to your VIN.

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