Is anyone out there having problems with the Black Plastic Vent between the hood and windshield. I have noticed a gap approx 1/8 inch where the two pieces come together in the center. I have tried to snap it back together, but it won't budge and I am affaid I may brake it if I apply too much force.

I haven't taken it to the dealer yet and was wondering if this would even be covered under warranty. I believe if the pieces are totally removed and then reinstalled it would go back together fine with no gap, however I don't want to take the chance of braking it. I would rather have the dealer do the work and if they brake the pieces then it's their dime. Thoughts anyone??

 

Yep, let the dealer deal with it.

 

yea they should handle it for you. the only problem with mine is its not really black anymore and looks cheap.

 

I have had a slight problem w/ that part(cowl, if I'm not mistaken). Mine would SOMETIMES rattle SLIGHTLY. I unsnapped it my self and then reinstalled(seems OK at this point). It unsnaps VERY easily. When the hood is open I just pushed w/ thumbs @ bottom(closest to engine) on ends and middle and then up. Ford really could have come up w/ a better fastening system for this. I was a little disappointed. But it certainly would be covered by 3/36 if your not up to it(I was just too lazy to bring it in for just that.

 

It is the leaf screen and their should be a small cross-car "gap" (you shouldn't see through it) for expansion when the plastic parts get hot. If you can see throuh it, i'd take it in.