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Old 02-18-2019, 05:31 AM
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Default Instrument Panel Warped/Separated At Defrost Vents ***TSB 19-2041***

Issue: Some 2015-2019 F-150 XL/XLT vehicles may exhibit warping/separation of the instrument panel at the defrost vents.
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Never thought that would happen. Six to seven hours labor plus new upper dash part. Serious cure for what appears to be purely a cosmetic issue. Kudos to Ford. Unless mine (2018) gets a lot worse (the separation part would be my tipping point) than it is, I do not think I will risk a sloppy job or a recurrence (unless of course the new part isn't prone to the fault). Hopefully after folks here get the replacement they will report back.

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No way I'd let a dealer rip apart my dash unless it had a huge warp in it! Good chance it won't go back together like the factory and create issues later on.........
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new trucks on the lot already warped. If there is not an updated part, then what is the point. I will just wait until I need a windshield and then either glue it down or use 3M tape strip under the warp.
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Mine is not terrible yet, but I'll wait til a few people say the replacement materials are better before I let a dealership tear my dash apart. I hate rattles.
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This has been a known problem for some time now,Its not hurting anything,Like stated I wouldn't let the dealer pull my dash apart,You don't know what's not going to work
when you get it back, Plus its probably going to warp again make sure you use a Windshield Sun blocker so the sun rays don't beat down on it
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I want to know if this is a revised P/N.
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Vehicle has to be under warranty still to be covered. Kind of rough on buyers of the early years of the model range.
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Should this be a sticky? Its a pretty common complaint!
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TSB applies to 2019 models also. Makes me wonder what the difference could be if 2019's are still messed up.
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