Last year the top on our 2000 Mustang convertible started slowing down, until it would only go up very slowly. I took it into the local Ford dealer, they charged me $200, and the top worked pretty close to normal speed.
Now, it's running slowly again. When I put it up, the kids cheer it on, like a horse race...
I've taken the back seat out to examine the mechanism, but I don't see anything serviceable. I was expecting to find maybe a fluid reservoir, or something.
Is there any way for a non-mechanic to put some pep back into the top? Can anyone outline the procedure for things to check? Or do I have to donate another $200 to our local dealer's beer fund?
Thanks!
-- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA
2000 Mustang Convertible