Mine does the same thing when I plug in. When I use wireless Carplay it works perfectly. I now charge through the "cigarette lighter" and use Carplay strictly wireless.
My experience is every time I go cheap, I regret it. I had a cheap cover on a Tacoma. Got rid of it and got a Bakflip. I have had 3 Bakflips now. Save up for a name brand cover.
You know what? I don't think it is trim or adhesive. I think it's some sort of wiring protruding. I tried pushing it down but there is definitely something behind it.
Your post made me go look at mine. Mine looks exactly like yours and the exact same spot. I wonder if there’s something underneath there that causes that to happen?
Is it clickbait? It’s a Newsweek article released 5 hours ago and it says the letters will go out on July 28th. You would think Newsweek would be a somewhat reputable source but who knows.
Looks like this effects 2022 - 2024 Mavericks.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ford-recalls-200-000-vehicles-in-us-over-malfunction-risk/ar-AA1HQuw9?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=ae6e2562984f480087cdbcb3186e7977&ei=59