Did FORD mean to leave this here?

[GLW]

With as many people still have the material present, it seems likely that it's supposed to stay there and it's not just a temporary shipping material. The chances that 1-2 dealers forgot to unpack the truck right is one thing, but when we have seen nearly every truck on this forum with it in place after purchase, it's likely it was never meant to be removed. Also the fact that it is riveted onto the body and not just a free-floating sheet of material adds to this.

We've had like 3-4 large threads about this on the forum, and the consensus with almost everyone is that it's there after taking delivery and their dealer said it's supposed to be there.

I agree. I’m leaving it alone until I see any reason to think it’s a problem. Then, if it’s a problem I’ll take my truck into my dealership and ask them to fix their problem.

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[fordgt]

Do the pins go into the bed or the cab?

 

[olefordguy]

Mine had 4 plastic push pins no rivets. They were easy to remove.
Holds a lot of water when wet.

Since thats the case, its obvious it needs to be removed imo. Holding moisture, dirt, leaves and all the other is just an invitation for rust, mold and stinky smells to develop

 

[willy]

Do the pins go into the bed or the cab?

the bed.

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