F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
Cowl Moulding / Trim: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - L/H Cowl Panel Popped Up
TSB 08-25-5
12/22/08
DRIVERS SIDE COWL PANEL POPPED-UP
FORD:
2004-2008 F-150
LINCOLN:
2006-2008 Mark LT
This article supersedes TSB 07-24-5 to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2004-2008 F-150 and 2006-2008 Mark LT (Excluding Heritage) vehicles may encounter a concern of the windshield cowl panel not being fully
seated, popped up or giving the appearance of being warped.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
HEAVY-PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN BREAKING OF THE J-HOOK.
1.
Attempt to seat the cowl panel by gently applying pressure, first downward, then rearward to the inboard rear area of the cowl panel, forward of
the windshield to determine if it will engage the sheet metal flange below. (Figure 1)
