Model 2026 does not has the panoramic glass roof w/ power shade. Is about a cost reduction or due quality problems?

[pistero701]

Hey guys,

I have the option to buy a 2025 or a 2026 , however I do see that the main difference is that the newest one does not have the panoramic glass roof with power shade, does Ford decided to remove this due cost reduction or due the multiple complaints of quality?

 

[Rick4345]

I have a 24 St Line. Mine doesn't have one either. I'm not much of a sunroof fan anyway.

 

[Gadgtfreek]

Ive seen the shade part come apart on more than one vehicle. And it is a nightmare to repair. No thanks. My 2025 doesnt have it.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Hey guys,

I have the option to buy a 2025 or a 2026 , however I do see that the main difference is that the newest one does not have the panoramic glass roof with power shade, does Ford decided to remove this due cost reduction or due the multiple complaints of quality?

It still has the shade, but the glass doesn’t open and is now just a solid pane of glass. I would actually prefer that.

 

[Mustang5L5]

It's a solid piece of glass, vs an opening roof. The actual shade itself is still there, which is actually a problematic area in itself as it's fairly common for the shade to fall apart.

One could argue both ways as to why Ford did it but only Ford knows the truth with regards to warranty claims cost and their savings in costs by eliminating the opening portion.

 

[Cdubya]

Hopefully it means no sunroof related leaks

 

[SugarMouth]

Hey guys,

Ford decided to remove this due cost reduction or due the multiple complaints of quality?

Likely both. They probably found many people do not open the glass and omitting it would save production and warranty costs without losing many sales as a result.

 

[Berky]

I have a 2022 with the pano glass roof. Based on what I have read here, I won’t ever be opening it again. Shade closed LOL!

 

[AutoFanatic43]

We bought a new 2026 without the glass roof. We didn't want any glass, retractable shade or anything other than a plain steel roof.
We had a 2016 explorer Sport with the sunroof... what a nightmare. It leaked with no warning, shorted out the switch that activate the sunroof, then backed up so much water that it soaked the carpets and caused mold. The worst part, couldn't open the sunroof to access the drains easily. Ended up having to remove the headliner and get creative in order to clean out the drain lines.
For a feature that we used maybe 10 times in 10 years, the sunroof was just an added expense and pain in the ass... both at point of purchase and over the life of the vehicle.
I'm only speculating, as I haven't seen overall weight comparisons.... but I'd guess that the current model with the non-retractable panoramic glss roof probably weighs more than a standard metal roof. Not a huge deal on an SUV, but for those of us that are more performance oriented, I'd prefer less weight.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Hopefully it means no sunroof related leaks

It won’t affect that at all. It’s still a wet seal that will pass water and dirty through to the drains.