It could be from the Ford plastic panel seams at the very bottom right of your last pic. Water will infiltrate there if not fully sealed. Suggest having the installer pull up the rail in that area and lay a bead of RTV in and reinstall. Note, most all cover are water resistant, but not...
A local body shop contracted with a Chicago suburb firm to come and do the Xpel to do my front hood leading edge (about 15") incl outer fender area, front fascia, lights, lower front bumper, and outside mirrors for about $650
Yes the WT is more $. Also, be aware that there are 2 WT mats that fit the Mav EB models. I had the older / original style on my 1st '22 XLT but spent a bit more $ for the H2 version on my newest '23 Lariat
These are more heavy-duty & aren't as prone to having the sides flex out and get wavy...
Suggest you stay with the factory clips. These nylon screw-insert clips don't take a lot of torque, it's easy to over-tighten & strip. Recommend a hand screwdriver even though the screw is long. You should be able to pull the old ones out with needle nose pliers or possibly push them out from...
I see you are in Buffalo, was there a while back for a Navy reunion at the USS Little Rock which was a sister ship to mine. Will be back again in '26 most likely.
My dealer has had issues with my private offer also. He said there is an IT computer file issue with Ford NOT matching up the names and addresses properly. He agrees I qualify for it, but also won't sell me the truck for 1750 less as he's not sure he'll get the rebate $. He has been at least...
I had an UnderCover ArmorFlex installed by a local accessory person. They do mostly BAK & Truxedo units. This was their 1st Undercover unit. One of the reasons for choosing it was the use of a Linex-type coating on top for scrap resistance. The installer said he was impressed with how it...