sconnor

My truck's an '05 that I bought about 2 months ago. I have no idea haow the PO took care of it, but it seems they did a pretty good job. I have seen several postings about this problem but maybe it is specific to certain years.

By the way can anyone see the pictures I posted? My computer isn't displaying them.

Woody3141

I have an 04 aswell, the cowl is faded and the ends were fine until the guy tinting my windows broke one end off (professional tint shop may i add) Although my truck was in Arizona prior to me keeping it here in Wisconsin now..

SFCHondo

sconnor I see you pics just fine.

Panama

I just went to 2 different ford dealerships and asked about the cowls, the first one did not know what I was talking about and the second one, quoted me a price of about $90.00 for the right and $80.00 for the left. Don't understand why ford did not have the end pieces sold seperatly. But, your idea of the vinyl will be done. Thanks.

jhelrey

I looked at my 97... It is plastic all of the way to the edge.

nevets730

Thanks for this post. I spent a few hours (only b/c I'm somewhat of a perfectionist) & all of $7 repairing my F150 based on your suggestion. OUTSTANDING! Attached are pics to help reassure and motivate others in the same situation.... How you can do this: • Purchase some black baseboard molding from your hardware store. I purchased mine from Lowe’s in the flooring/tile section. It cost $1.89 for a 4’ strip. • Purchase some super glue that will withstand the elements. This cost about $5.00 • Remove the damaged pieces without totally destroying them • Trace the piece while laying it on the black piece of molding. Roll the piece as you trace it to ensure you accurately trace the correct dimensions • I included the curve of the piece which helped the attachment / fitment to the contour of the cowl • Use a sharp razor blade to cut the molding slowly. Pulling toward you while using a straight edge works the best. Rotate the piece as you cut it to make the curves • You will need to place the piece on the truck just to see if you need to modify it and re-cut it • Once you get it just right place small dots of clue on the cowl end edge and the molding. Then attach it to the cowl See the photo showing the molding and the tools I used. Hope this helped

Socal399

Can u please give us the "how to". On how u dis this. Looks great

jtb

Nice job......tell us where you got the material

Mac181

Thanks for the input on this. I just posted about this problem a couple of weeks ago. I bought my 05 in mid June and was disappointed to see those two pieces were dry rotted. I was even more disappointed that Ford does not offer them separately.

I ended up getting the entire new cowl pieces, courtesy of a friendly and cooperative body shop that was replacing my back bumper from a hit I took two weeks after I bought the truck.

New question though: How do we keep those pieces maintained? Do you think keeping Amor All on both the plastic cowling and rubber ends will lengthen the life of both?

weslhg

I like to use( BTS) Bow To Stern. Just look it up. I bought it for my boat and found you can use it on a lot of otter stuff. It ha UV protection in it.