This is my second winter using this. No issues with paint scratches so far. The straps seem to secure it well so it doesn't move around to scratch anything.
I bought a windshield cover that extends out over the hood that helps keep the snow out from between the hood and windshield, however don't close the little wing tabs in the doors as they instruct. You run the risk of creating a gap in the door seal, especially in really cold weather when the...
Make sure to keep the rear bumper clean. If packed snow or ice builds up on the rear bumper, you can damage the tail gate when opening it. Pay special attention to the extreme left and right edges that are harder to clean because they curve upwards.
Snow and ice also tends to build up between...
A wire was chafed from the factory and I wanted to replace it. Turned out the copper inside was not touched so I simply sealed over the damaged part and didn't have to remove the wire from the connector.
Installed mine yesterday. Excellent fit and finish! No issues with bolts lining up with holes, and no problems with the two bolts that go into the cage nuts after squeezing the lock washers a little bit with some pliers (following advice found earlier in this thread).
Overall a very...
Fortunately I didn't buy tacky seat covers. That would have been a sticky situation! ;-)
Seriously, though, the Ford front seat covers are a custom fit, and look very nice. I've had mine installed for over a year now and they still look great. They are a lot more comfortable to sit on when...
That's true even here in Maine during the summer. I bought the Ford seat covers to put over the Lariat seats for just that reason. Made a huge difference, and got them "free" using the Fordpass points from buying the vehicle.
I bought a cover last summer. Works well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CB7MT5FB/?th=1
Also a cover for the steering wheel:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLJQ3378/
I have looked in both places previously but was unable to find one that matched the existing AWD badge. There are plenty if you want a different looking badge, though. :-) I was hoping to find a perfect match only in black instead of chrome.
Try getting an offer through Kelly Blue Book (https://www.kbb.com/). Ford dealer only offered me $6k for a trade-in on my 2011 Ranger, and I sold it through KBB for $14k to another local dealer.