2003 soft top slow to come up

[Nurse J]

First post
When came from enjoying another sunny day in NC with my 2003 T-bird convertible down i was puttong the top up and it was real slow to come up. From best I can tell battery is still good. Top is usually the last thing up after everything is turned off, radio,lights, A/C. God forbid it is a new motor for the top (is that a thing) any ideas???
Thanks for the help. Besides Ford, anyone know a good mechanic in the Winston Salem area of NC...
Neil

 

[highwayghost]

Yes it could be the motor. It's still working so that's good. First use a volt meter to check the battery for 12.5 volts when off and 13-14 volts when running and charging. Then try to lube the all moving parts/joints of the roof framework with some WD40 being careful not to get it on the cloth top.

 

[Injun neck]

First post
When came from enjoying another sunny day in NC with my 2003 T-bird convertible down i was puttong the top up and it was real slow to come up. From best I can tell battery is still good. Top is usually the last thing up after everything is turned off, radio,lights, A/C. God forbid it is a new motor for the top (is that a thing) any ideas???
Thanks for the help. Besides Ford, anyone know a good mechanic in the Winston Salem area of NC...
Neil

Leave the engine running while putting up the top

 

[BluByeU]

Keep the engine running while putting the soft top up or down.

Never use WD 40.on any of the linkage. It will not help or last. It will run & get into the cloth top. Use only a light oil like 3-n-1 applying only 2-2 drops at each pivot point then wipe off the excess.