Hi folks,

I have a 2004 F-150 SuperCrew and recently noticed the black plastic molding in between the hood and the windshield popped up. Figuring it just needed a good bump to put it back in place, I tried giving it a couple of pops. However, when I looked more closely at it, I see that it appears that the driver's side is actually shorter than needed in order for the three middle clips to engage the plastic on the passenger side of the molding. It's as though the plastic has shrunk in length. I am unable to push either side closer than what is pictured below.

Has anyone else experienced this problem?

Any ideas about how to (cheaply) solve it so that it stays put? I'm worried about it flying out while driving.

Here are some pictures of what I'm seeing:





http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0144rn4.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0145hl7.jpg

 

My '05 had that problem and I never could figure it out... I have seen MANY others out there that have that issue too. My '08 does not do it, but a rental '08 I had before I purchased this new one had the issue.

 

do they make a smooth cowl cover for your year model? i HIGHLY suggest getting one.. i LOVE mine.

 

my 08 has the same problem. its annoying.

 

Mine too, just started.

 

Pay attention to post number 10 in this thread.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...t=plastic+cowl