Any idea what this is for.

[stormrider151]

I have a Tackform to install in my XLT and I'm wondering what this "vent" is just above the infotainment screen. I need to figure out a path for wiring and that might work. Or not. Any ideas what it's for? Thanks.

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[superj]

Its for wires to run through

 

[DutchRanger]

I'm guessing it's a way for the electronics to vent heat

 

[stuartmunto]

It’s a vent for the main screen. There’s a lot of computer processing going on behind that screen so it’s a way for the heat to escape

 

[rstaples1]

Vent. Feel underneath the radio and control knobs and you'll see that it is also vented. My screen gets hot.

 

[superj]

i am glad yall said the real reason, i would have never thought of actually venting heat from the electronics because i never actually have felt up there.

 

[snowman3]

oh man I thought that was just a useless little shelf. I didn't know it had holes in it!! Glad I didn't put stuff there! It don't feel air when defrosters are on, so must be passive and not active ventilation.

 

[hand-filer]

When it's -40 out, every little bit helps.

 

[stormrider151]

Vent. Feel underneath the radio and control knobs and you'll see that it is also vented. My screen gets hot.

That's kind of what I thought it was. I didn't even know the bottom vents were there. Makes sense though, cool air from the bottom goes in and warm air out the top. Ford had a good idea on that.

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