[Yuli]

Hi everyone,

I've had my 2008 for a couple months and recently it's become really difficult to latch the top. Even pulling by hand to assist the motor, the locking dowels are about a 1/4 in short, and the latches wont close.
Is it just temperature due to the cooler weather and the top being stiff ?..
Is there any alignment adjustment I can do to lossen it ?
I love riding with the top down in the day, but its a pain to raise it at night.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Yuli.

 

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Good question, I‘ve never owned a Mustang Convertible so we’ll have to wait for others to reply.

 

[Beechkid]

Most likely temp related, sounds like it needs to be adjusted.

 

[Yuli]

Most likely temp related, sounds like it needs to be adjusted.

Thanks. Where would the adjustment be... on the pushrods of the slave cylinders ?..
I looked at
Ford Workshop Service & Repair Manuals - fordrepair.info - 2005 Mustang Convertible Top Convertible top
but couldn't see any adjustment procedure.

 

[Beechkid]

Thanks. Where would the adjustment be... on the pushrods of the slave cylinders ?..
I looked at
Ford Workshop Service & Repair Manuals - fordrepair.info - 2005 Mustang Convertible Top Convertible top
but couldn't see any adjustment procedure.

I'm not familiar with the mustang tops but...most convert. tops have cables or something similar to adjust the tension.

 

[macgould]

I too own a 2008 Mustang Convertible GT/CS. They do get stiffer as the weather gets colder. Right now, a foot of snow and 28 degrees. While I don't drive it this time of year, I do put it out in the yard as a Christmas decoration, top down between storms. So, top down and very stiff putting the top back up. Warmer weather no problems.
I don't know what part of the country or temperatures you're in. Personally, I wouldn't take it to Ford but a car upholstery shop. I took my wife's 1979 VW Convertible and was very pleased with their expertise and work.

 

[Beechkid]

FYI...don't put the top down in cold weather.............................

 

[macgould]

Because it will damage something, or just more difficult?

 

[Beechkid]

Because it will damage something, or just more difficult?

The material shrinks and permanent creases occur in the top inducing the material to stretch and eventually tear....

 

[macgould]

The material shrinks and permanent creases occur in the top inducing the material to stretch and eventually tear....

Got it, thanks