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Instrument Panel Warped/Separated At Defrost Vents ***TSB 19-2041***

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Old 04-22-2019, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Dutchmanxtr
Why don't they install a lariat dash cover? Then at least they have something that fixes the problem. Ford's cost can't be much higher than the plastic one piece.
Plus they're only going to do this repair to someone that complains. I bet lots of people don't even notice it.

FWIW, was at the dealer the other day picking up a couple things and the 2019 sitting in the showroom had the lifted vents and the hump on the passenger side.

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That's why I point it out on EVERY F-150 I see...the more hell we raise the more likely it'll get fixed
Old 04-24-2019, 01:05 AM
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My dash still looks great. 3 days later and about 300 miles in 90 degree socal weather. No warping or lifting around defrost vents. I'll be taking it back in to have the scratched ac vent pieces replaced next week since they scratched them during dash install. I will continue to update this thread.
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Mine went in today, sure they will call me and state parts are on order. Scared to see what it will look like after, probably same, scratches and whatnot. My glove box is also very misaligned and they also said they will disable the block heater meaning they will break the plug. They said hopefully new block heater parts will be avail in fall. So disappointed in the 18. 2 recalls, transmission flash, clock spring, leak in water pump gasket, now dash and glove box and possible door freezing and plastic oil pans. This by far is the worst built I have owned since 2010 and will be my last Ford.
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Originally Posted by Shane-o-mac4
My dash still looks great. 3 days later and about 300 miles in 90 degree socal weather. No warping or lifting around defrost vents. I'll be taking it back in to have the scratched ac vent pieces replaced next week since they scratched them during dash install. I will continue to update this thread.
Pics of the new dash?
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So I have a 2016 and I have that little warp on the dash. My question is does it cause any functional problems? Best I can tell I have had this from the beginning and it hasn't changed. I didn't even know it was a problem until I read a thread and went and looked at it about 3 months after I bought it new. I'm not excited about pulling the dash out if there really isn't any benefit other than the cosmetic aspect. Most of the 13th gen F150's have it and like me didn't even know.
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Dash is on back order, waiting time begins. They also disabled my block heater.
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Originally Posted by tdog02
So I have a 2016 and I have that little warp on the dash. My question is does it cause any functional problems? Best I can tell I have had this from the beginning and it hasn't changed. I didn't even know it was a problem until I read a thread and went and looked at it about 3 months after I bought it new. I'm not excited about pulling the dash out if there really isn't any benefit other than the cosmetic aspect. Most of the 13th gen F150's have it and like me didn't even know.
I didn't notice it right away either. You just don't expect that kind of widespread blatant build quality problem in this day and age especially in a vehicle's 5th model year and after a refresh. I assumed the curve was intentional until I started looking at it a bit closer after a few days.
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Originally Posted by dykzeulb
Pics of the new dash?
Just a quick photo before work but you can still see the flush dash against the defrosters


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Fuyao windsheild?
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I just dropped mine off today should have it back by Friday at the latest he said. Said they put one dash in so far and that one hasn't came back yet. So keeping my fingers crossed.


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