Ford Explorer Windshield Cowl Replacement. How to.

[@tonyparker5458]

Outstanding job brother - I have the same problem with my Ford Explorer and your video is probably one of the best videos I've seen in a longtime. You did a great job on your presentation also. Thanks for the video.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thanks Tony , man that means a lot. I try hard to make good videos that help. I appreciate the love brother. 👊🏼🍻

[@mab8689]

Thanks for posting this. Very helpful, worked perfectly. A key tip was to wiggle the wiper arm while prying - they did come off easily, but only with the wiggle. You REALLY don't want to put to much torque on the wiper arm rods/assembly. Also, you can actually easily reach the underside/bottom of the six "push pins". If you are having trouble unscrewing them you can squeeze the bottom of them and almost push them up and out from below

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome Mark, I appreciate your tips on the wipers too. I’m sure some new subscribers will definitely appreciate them also. 👊🏼

[@mab8689]

@@LivinWith3M Now if we could just figure out how to repair the one stupid little strip of felt/rubber on our existing part we woundn't have to spend so much on the new part. I wish Dorman made the replacement for our Explorer's - they make them for the F-150's and are one-third the cost of the OEM part.

[@LivinWith3M]

I totally agree.

[@arrosius]

Thanks for the detailed video, Mike. You saved me hundreds in labor by fixing it myself on our 2013 Explorer.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. I’m glad I could help others with this. 👊🏼👍🏻

[@christianbustamante7488]

Did you also need to replace the entire plastic part? Or just the weather strip? If you don't mind could you give me the link to the part you purchased for your 2013 ford explorer, my dad has one as well and I have a 2015 but I couldn't figure out what that dang part was called until I saw this video.

[@davedavis9107]

I successfully replaced the windshield cowl on my 2017 Ford Explorer Sport. Thank you for providing an excellent video, which made it super easy to accomplish. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@LivinWith3M]

You are quite welcome bro. Thank you for supporting my channel and watching my vids. 👊🏼

[@professorthree]

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[@YankeeWoodcraft]

If you haven't already, check the passenger side A-Pillar molding. My '15 Police Interceptor Utility's just popped off at 65mph on the highway. I hear the snapping/popping sounds now too. I'm going to check my cowl tomorrow.

[@LivinWith3M]

Great advice. Thanks man. 🤙🏼

[@angelinamonetti4371]

There is an active recall for the A-Pillar molding part. As of right now, they don't have the part for it, but once it comes in, they'll start repairing it.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

@@angelinamonetti4371 Yeah, I got my notice. Waiting.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

@@angelinamonetti4371 There's also a recall for the seatbelt too.

[@stevenhenderson5881]

THANK YOU for your video. Two months of trying to figure out the problem but never suspected the cowl. One hour to get a replacement cowl and 15 minutes of work and all fixed!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome Steven, I’m glad I could help 👊🏼🤙🏼

[@kenbjelke2817]

Thank You! saved me more than a few bucks and you covered any pitfalls perfectly. Only thing I did a little different was to WD-40 the stuck wipers. let it sit for a few minutes and they loosened right up.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome Ken and thank you for that tip of the WD40. My other subscribers may definitely benefit from that. 👍🏻👊🏼

[@keithcalloway223]

Thank you boss for making this video. you right Ford has to do better with that part. I have a 2018 explore and mine is all beat to hell but this part now is close to $300. Crazy. Appreciate you making that video. Thank you!👍🏾

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome Keith. Thanks for watching bro. 👊🏼

[@jimmydennehy1115]

Thanks for the video - I passed down my 2007 ford Explorer V8 xlt to my son. I’m needing to paint all the faded black parts:foot rails, rack, tailgate & COWL. Thanks again !

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. That’s awesome passing down to your son. 👍🏻 I’m sure it will look great with a little TLC on the plastic parts. Take care.

[@Staestc]

Excellent job and it's much appreciated. We also have a 2017 and it's incredible that the cowl has already deteriorated. Ours is as bad or worse than yours was. I am going to have to replace the A-Pillar moldings on the sides of the windshield as well, since they are crapped out too and look just as bad as the cowl. Anyway, thanks very much for taking the time to make such a perfect how-to video, and in particular for pointing out the potential gotchas like keeping the wiper caps and blade arms separated by side and not getting the weather stripping trapped under the cowling on the sides when reinstalling!!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. Thank you for the kind words and support of my channel. Glad my video helped out. 🤝🏼

[@JuanitaHermans]

How do I replace the seal around the entire windshield? This video was very helpful thank you. Same vehicle!

[@Staestc]

I don’t know that the seal around the entire window is best handled as a do it yourself job. The parts that this video addresses are parts other than the windshield install as I understand it. For a windshield removal and reinstall I would call one of the companies that do that. It’s not hard to do it, having watched them, but they have advantages in tools that make it stupid simple for them, and they have the experience that makes it simple for them. The parts that are failing (that should not be, IMO) are simple to replace and are covered in this video. If the A-Pillar seals are not in this video, then Google them. Beyond those, it seems like you must be talking total windshield replacement which is a whole different deal.

[@WARDA3308]

Ford needs to do a recall on the windshield cowl. They already have a recall on the windshield trims. Why NOT the cowl too?? great video btw.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you so much. I totally agree that they need this recalled. No sense in these cheap plastic parts. 🤙🏼

[@hutty]

Thanks Mike for a great detail video. Our 2017 Ford Explorer XLT, we bought new has some problem. Cowl rubber seal is falling apart including the side windshield rubber seals deteriorating as well. Ford needs to improve durability especially with rubber seals. Re-design and offer replacement rubber seals if plastic cowl is in good condition. Again thanks

[@LivinWith3M]

You are quite welcome. Glad I could shed some light on this deficiency. I sure hope Ford does improve its quality control on parts that used to last a great deal longer. Take care. 👍🏻

[@martinrutledge-chapo-bigworm]

Thank you my mom’s explorer has the same issue she said they told her they needed to replace the windshield to replace this part. Now I know i can install it for her with help from this video THANK YOU

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. Glad you are not going to let the dealers take advantage of you. I am just so happy to help good people like yourself. Take care.

[@dbird1857]

I understand your pain. My 2017 Explorer just started making the horrendous noise. Rubber totally dry rotted. Ordering one ($259). Thanks for your video. Looks fairly simple to do it myself.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome Dennis. Glad I could help. 👍🏻

[@timothynelson919]

I had this same issue on my 2019 in December 2023. Your fix worked. I used a crescent wrench on end to get the blades to pop off. Ty for posting this!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Thank you for the crescent wrench tip also. 👊🏼

[@kenhopkins1132]

Same for me 2019 just started making a noise knew something was flapping

[@PamelaColton]

Excellent video, my husband was working on my Ford Explorer “water pump, timing chain, belt and spark plugs” he had the spark plugs on the engine bay and like you said 2 of them had fell in the black hole which landed somewhere in the front bumper haha I’m glad you mentioned not to put your parts and tools on the engine bay!! 👍🏼

[@LivinWith3M]

Hahahaha, Thank you so much. Yep because we’ve all done it before. The ole black hole. 🤣

[@GenXBiker]

Exact same issue with my 2017 Explorer. $395 for dealer to replace or $217 to buy and do it yourself. Thanks for the video

[@LivinWith3M]

Your welcome Matt, prices are crazy on parts and labor so anytime I can help someone save on labor I sure will. Take care bro.

[@chrisreardon9139]

Same exact problem with my 2018, dealership tried to charge me $1600.00. Great video.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thanks so much Chris. I am so glad you didn’t pay that price. Wow.

[@lifesaninsidegame7751]

What a great tutorial. Thank you. Life saver forreal.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. 🤙🏼

[@Lolo_Ann]

I’m having this same issue w/ my 2017 Ford Explorer sport. With your help, I have confidence that I can replace this myself. Thank you, Sir!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are quite welcome. You can do this , I feel sure. 👍🏻

[@denisetietgen7498]

I hope this never happens to my 2012, but I expect it will. I came here looking for how to replace the side windshield weather stripping, as mine started flapping in the wind yesterday. Thanks for the nice video.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you Denise.

[@HDMck]

Video helped me a lot. I used a wiper puller to help take the wipers off. It was a pain without it

[@LivinWith3M]

I’m glad I could help. Wiper puller sounds like a great idea!!!

[@lance4811]

Great video. I have a 2011 Explorer and the Windshield Cowl is rotten. I just ordered a replacement for a total of $315.69.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you Lance. I sure hate Ford made wearable/ dilapidating cowls. Glad you got it replaced though.

[@heatherpappas5873]

Thank you so much for this video. My explorer is 7 years old and the cowl is complete crap! Ford has really downgraded the quality of their trim around the entire vehicle. It's a huge disappointment. Your video saved me alot of money. Much appreciated. Your dogs also added a smile. Have a wonderful day.

[@LivinWith3M]

Awe, Thank you so much for the kind words Heather. I’m so glad I could help you. Take care.

[@AleemQureshiTheFun]

Thank you sir! Your video helped me a lot to understand how to replace cowl windshield for my 2018 Ford Explorer by myself. Dealership wanted to charge about $500 for parts and labor. And yes my bumper to bumper extended warranty doesn’t cover it.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Glad I could help out. 👊🏼👍🏻

[@klioibxiiul]

😮 Thank you for this video! I shared it with my husband, after checking my car I automatically thought it was just the rubber part at first and realized it’s all one piece 😅 My husband said no it isn’t, but HA! I was right!!! 😊

[@LivinWith3M]

That is awesome that you showed him. Haha. You are most welcome. 😉

[@ShelbyZ2910]

So glad I saw this. I'm getting ready to do this to my 17 sport as well. Mine will "buzz" going down the road. I dealt with this for about 4 months by spraying the washers on it till it went quiet 😂.

[@LivinWith3M]

Hey hey. Hope my video helps you switch it out. Yep buzzing is the plastic deterioration and flapping in the breeze. 👍🏼

[@94regnar]

My 2018 just started having this same issue recently on my road trip, only at speeds higher than 40mph, figured the issue was simple to fix, but like every thing, takes money to resolve it. The Fords I owned for the last twenty years have had little to no mechanical problems, but paint and trim have been my biggest issues.

[@LivinWith3M]

I appreciate you commenting. I agree that paint and trim seem to be issues up front these days. 👍🏻

[@Highrollers_Roads_N_Rails]

Great video! Helped me a bunch! Replaced the cowl on my wife's 18 in 30 mins!

[@LivinWith3M]

Awesome. Glad I could help! 👊🏼👍🏻

[@pmb61]

Lucky you got 4 years! Mine went out in 38 months. Not covered under extended warranty. Charged me $120 to diagnose and said it would be $800+ to replace! Just bought a new aftermarket off ebay for $140. Figure maybe the after market brand would hold up better that Ford POS. Couldn't be much worse!

[@LivinWith3M]

Yep. They don’t call em “stealerships” for nothing. Parts and service departments included.

[@ruffnreadybeatz7349]

You should use a plastics and rubber restorer/ rejuvenator when detailing the vehicle to slow the deteriorating process in plastics like this on the vehicle. Having the same issue with wife's 2016. It's exposed to the sun directly and it causes this problem. Nice video brother I do feel your pain😮💯

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you. I definitely will use some restorer protectant on there to prolong the life. 👍🏻👊🏼

[@suebene6672]

2017 Explorer - same thing. I thought it was my antenna - 500.00 later, nope. Thank you so much for this!!!

[@LivinWith3M]

Glad I could help Sue. I love Ford vehicles but they making them cheaper quality and more expensive price wise these days. Take care.

[@suebene6672]

@@LivinWith3M Yeah, I had Mustangs in the 90's and then 2 Rangers. Went to a Jeep Liberty that I had for 11 years, and then decided on the Explorer. I do love it. Oh well, what are ya gonna do. THANK GOD for people like you and these videos!! Wishing you the best of everything life has to offer!

[@LivinWith3M]

Awe. Thank you.

[@davedavis9107]

Thanks, Mike for another great, informative and helpful video. I have an Explorer Sport and I encountered the same problem with my windshield cowl. I am going to order a new one and my buddy and I will attempt to replace it. Thanks again!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome man. I feel sure y’all can tackle it and have it like new in no time. 👊🏼

[@nandoacosta6074]

Thank you very much for your video brother I have the same problem with my ford explorer I did not know why that noise was so annoying now thanks to you I will solve it when I have the part thank you take care

[@LivinWith3M]

Hey bro, so glad I could help. Thanks for watching 👊🏼👍🏻

[@erestowebb]

Great video! My XLT 2018 started having the same issue. Damm noise is driving me crazy. Ordering and replacing shortly. 🤘👊🤙

[@LivinWith3M]

Thanks brother. Yeah I couldn’t take it any more either. Glad I could help.

[@tantansfiga]

Thanks for the video. I have a 17 explorer and mine is in the same condition. About to order a new one and replace it. Dealer wanted $1k to replace it

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. Glad you didn’t pay that outrageous price. 👍🏻

[@andybetz8820]

Thanks for the video and info. My wife’s 2017 Explorer is doing the something, went out and looked at it sure enough rotting away like yours in the video. I guess here in Texas it gets hot enough to melt Ford plastic products. Again thanks for the video.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. 🤙🏼👊🏼

[@brianricheson]

I tried to jerk and pry it as you did, snapped the assembly. Now looking for a “puller” that I should have used to begin with, and now somebody that can fix the assembly.

[@LivinWith3M]

Dang. I hate that man. So you broke the old worn piece or where it mounts to?

[@luisc7507]

Great video. I have a 2012 Ford Explorer and mine has deteriorated as well. Will be replacing it soon.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you. I sure appreciate it. Awesome on the replacement you are getting. Let me know if you need any help , just yell. Take care.

[@angelyntuttle4987]

Thank you. I’m going to try this on my 2017 explorer. I just also had to replace the torque converter ☹️.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. I can understand how it all adds up. Torque converters are super expensive to replace.

[@mikeroberts4732]

Thanks for this video. I just had Ford estimate $800 dollars to replace the one on my 2018 Explorer.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome Mike. Yeah $800 is ridiculous. Glad I could help hopefully save you some money. 👍🏻👊🏼

[@83-sc1sj]

I replaced my windshield because the noise it was making on high speeds it sounded like wind was blowing in the car, and nothing changed afterwards the noise was still there, now i have to change this cheap plastic material that Ford puts on. Great video btw!

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you. Yep that’s the culprit for sure. Ford needs to do better. 🤙🏼

[@Aussiedoxie]

Thank you this is what needs to be replaced on my 2016 ford explorer I just bought yesterday

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Glad I could help you. 👍🏻

[@66jethro]

2018 Explorer. Same problem. Thanks for the video

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. 👍🏻👊🏼

[@daviruiz08]

Great video! I have the exact same issue with my 2018 Explorer. Now I know exactly what to do.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you. 👍🏻👊🏼

[@HoustonTom]

Thanks for the great walk thru. It made the job easy.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. Glad I could help 👍🏻

[@ariflower4149]

Thank you so much! Our 2017 Explorer has been having the same issue. Crazy how after 4 years it is literally falling apart. All I did was touch it and pieces fell off. Unfortunately, FORD said our bumper to bumper warranty doesn't cover this so thanks to you, I am ordering the part and we will be fixing it and saving a lot of money! Great video and much appreciated!

[@LivinWith3M]

I am so glad I could help. It’s a shame that bumper to bumper warranty doesn’t cover that. Take care and thank you for watching.

[@ekonig19]

I would suggest using a windshield wiper arm puller instead of prying or pulling on the wiper arm. The wiper linkage assembly is made of cast metal and is easy to snap where it connects to the wiper arm pin. I have the Lisle 54150 wiper arm puller and it has served me very well in removing wiper arms from several different vehicles.

[@LivinWith3M]

Great advice. Thanks Eric. I appreciate it.

[@HoustonTom]

Thanks for the tip. I usually break something else during a repair. You probably saved me with this advice.

[@marq035]

Great vid! I will be changing the cowl on my 2015 explorer which failed last year…not as shredded as yours but I get the vibration sound in the cabin when driving at speed.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you so much. Glad you are replacing it yourself. Don’t pay the dealer labor. You can do it. 🤙🏼

[@jled1995]

Omg! Thank you so very much! This girl just replaced my cowel for $250 vs 2k they wanted to charge me!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome.

[@browneyedgirl3438]

My local dealer wanted to charge me $350 labor. Phew. Uh No

[@LivinWith3M]

Heck no. Highway robbery for sure. Glad you made the choice not to pay that. You and a friend can do it with no sweat. 👌🏼

[@saltybatch29]

Thanks for the great video! We have several of the 2018 Explorers at work and they all have the same issue (very disappointing). I dropped one off at the local Ford dealership to be fixed and still waiting for a proper fix. I'm going to see if my company will allow me to buy the parts and fix them myself. Cool doggos, by the way!

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank man. I sure appreciate it. Let me know if they allow you to fix it. It really is a shame regarding these cheaply made parts.

[@jamiewilson8345]

Same issue on 2017 Explorer. Not only that but the entire windshield molding. Looked for a recall but didn't find one for this issue. What a shame. Never had this kind of problem with my 03 f-150.

[@LivinWith3M]

I agree. Someone in design thought they would save a few dollars and we the consumer would not be any more the wise. Well shame on Ford for that.

[@frankkessler9468]

Fantastic video! I have a 2018. Was just quoted $675 plus taxes at the dealer! $385 to install. WTF! Do better Ford!

[@LivinWith3M]

Thanks Frank, I appreciate it. Yep they definitely need to step their game up for sure.

[@AngelaHufstetler]

I have a 2017 ford explorer also that was brand new when I bought it , and a year ago mine started doing that. I looked at my cowl and it is dry rotted and looks like the one you replaced. Ford Quoted me over 500.00 to replace it. I will be doing it myself. My vehicle was only 4 years old when I noticed this was happening.

[@LivinWith3M]

Yep. That seems to be the normal thing these days. Glad you are going to replace it yourself to minimize the outrageous dealer fees. It’s bad enough we are replacing something that should last a lot longer. Thank you for watching my video and supporting my channel. Take care. 👍🏻

[@garyfly8244]

Great Video! I have a 2018 Ford Explorer with the same problem.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you so much. Yeah it seems to be an epidemic of cheap plastic from ford. I hate you are having to experience this also.

[@donnaturner3452]

2018 having same problem will fix it myself thank you much👍

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Thanks for supporting my channel by subscribing and watching.

[@jled1995]

I came in here because my local car repair wants $1100 to replace this! Replacing the side pieces also! I have a 2017 also and my rubber is all ate up!

[@LivinWith3M]

Wow. Yeah stay away from the high priced dealers. You can replace this yourself. I promise. It should be criminal the way they try to take advantage of people.

[@jled1995]

I replied above also, but I bought a cowel in November, then it accidently got thrown away at Christmas time as it was still in the box! Anyways, my husband bought me another one and now it is done! Thanks again! I truly appreciate the video!

[@LivinWith3M]

Awe, you are quite welcome. Glad I could help. 👍🏼

[@me9628]

crappy part my explorer has 36k only and already need replacement, thx for your video.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Glad I could help. Yeah Ford really needs to do better. 👍🏻

[@hefner28]

Thank Buddy.....This explains my 2017 Explorer XLT problem ..The noise problem occurred after a windshield and wiper replacement. by Safelite. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. Happy thanksgiving to you and yours 🤙🏼

[@lucioangel7693]

Thanks for the video bro. I have the same problem but now I know what to do👍👍👍👍👍

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Glad I could help. 🍻👊🏼

[@kevinbailey7718]

Thanks for the video! I'm facing a similar problem on my 2019 Ford Explorer XLT. I will see if there are any differences in the models. I will order the part tomorrow.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome Kevin. Glad I could help. 👍🏻👊🏼

[@WillieJohnRidesAgain]

Excellent job. I’m about to have to do the same thing for that buzzing!

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you. Yeah it was driving us nuts too. 👍🏻👊🏼🍻

[@WillieJohnRidesAgain]

Finally got it done in about 40 minutes, thanks to this video. Getting those wipers off was a bitch

[@LivinWith3M]

Glad you got it done. Awesome. Yep those damn windshield wipers are no joke when removing. 💪🏼👍🏻

[@quentinw9951]

Great job! Have the exact same issue on my 2017. Good illustration and explanation.

[@LivinWith3M]

Thanks so much man. I sure appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@dobroplayer7]

Same sound on my '18. Thought is was a blown speaker static at first. Then looked and the cowl rubber is in shreds!

[@LivinWith3M]

That’s it. Flapping sound like a busted speaker. Yep

[@noelledyer6462]

Mine is doing this right now. 2018! Thanks for the video. I think I can do this myself now!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Glad I could help out.

[@christianbustamante7488]

Do you necessarily have to replace the entire plastic part? Or could you just replace the weather strip itself?

[@LivinWith3M]

It depends on how bad of shape the entire cowl is in. Mine was terribly degraded. If yours is not too bad you may try some weather stripping at first to see. It’s worth a try.

[@Shockeclipse]

I'll have to take a look at the cowl. My wifes 2016 is making that noise and I was going to replace the side trim molding on the windshield but maybe the cowl needs replaced as well.

[@LivinWith3M]

Cool deal. Yeah mine was flapping in the breeze. Hope my video helps ya 👊🏼👍🏻

[@DirtSailor5]

My 17 looks like it's 20 years old and someone has been chewing on in, the weather stripping has chunks missing. Did it come with new hardware or do you reuse the old hardware?

[@LivinWith3M]

It just comes with the cowl. I reused my stock push pins. I sure hate to hear this. Ford really dropping the ball on these cheap parts.

[@Coyotemike302]

Yep damm straight. FORD needs to definitely upgrade and step up their cowl parts. Been meaning to do mine. Mine has been flapping around like crazy. Finally got annoyed with it one day and cut the damm rubber on it. Gotta get me a new one. Good video my brother. As always. 🤘

[@LivinWith3M]

Thanks bro. That’s right you know my pain on this junk they pushing on us. Lol. I still love Ford but they better straighten up.

[@billcarbone3822]

Same problem. 2019 Explorer. Dry rotted . Great video. Thanks! A little nervous doing it myself. How did the front clips fasten? I didn’t see how in your video. Thanks again.

[@LivinWith3M]

For me it just snapped down into place with plastic tabs. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@adangarza7332]

I have a 2018 explorer with 59k miles. Brought it up at the dealer and they said it's about when they go out. Talk about pos. I started having noise today and I know it's that. Aldo the rubber in front of the back doors is going out as well. They also said it's about when it goes out. It's only 5 years old.

[@LivinWith3M]

Yeah man. This is terrible quality. I’m sorry you and so many others are experiencing this. I sure hope Ford gets their quality control fixed or they gonna start losing customers.

[@thomazz1976]

Thank you. I can't believe how cheap these are made

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Me either. I was blow away that many people having this issue.

[@Gabe-s6z]

Great video!!! Thank you!!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. Glad I could help. 🤙🏼

[@Jwani79]

Awesome and very detailed video! Looks like I need to replace mine on my 2017 Sport as well. I'm getting the buzzing noise from the outside as I go against the wind. Just had the A pillar covers replace by Ford. Do you have a link for that specific part? Thank you!

[@LivinWith3M]

Thanks bro. I don’t have a link because I didn’t order it online. I just called my local ford dealer and told them the windshield plastic cowl and he found the part. Took a day to get it in. I was scared to order something off the web in case it didn’t fit right. This way I could take it right back to ford place 2 miles from my house.

[@jeffspek3746]

Thanks for the video, I have the same issue w my 2017!!!! Come On Ford!!!!

[@LivinWith3M]

Your welcome Jeff,Thank you for supporting my channel. I agree that Ford really needs to improve. Especially with what they are charging for cars and trucks these days.

[@landofevolution9757]

Trying to replace windshiel to cowl weatherstrip itself.... you can glue onto cowl.

[@LivinWith3M]

I’ve never just replaced the weatherstrip. Let us know if you are successful.

[@landofevolution9757]

@@LivinWith3M i did. Not sure how good my work is functionality wise... ive seen others do it taking cowl off and gluing it. I just slipped it on after cutting off old strip myself. Its not always touching the windshield but my cowl already seemed slightly warped and strip not touching windshield in some places. I'm really curious how important is that part. A guy on youtube who did a complete new cowl also complained of it being slightly warped on a brand new one also...

[@duckyjp17]

I am applying cerakote ceramic trim coating before putting on the new one. I will try to keep up with it to make this one last.

[@LivinWith3M]

That is a great idea. I’ve gotta get me some of that ceramic coating too. 👊🏼

[@alisoncarter5674]

What about the sides of the windshield? My 2018 explorer is doing the same thing with the weather stripping

[@LivinWith3M]

I didn’t have an issue with the sides. Mine was no mistaken where the sound was coming from as the bottom outside was flapping. It’s possible yours could be on the sides but the I’m not experienced enough to comment. Maybe someone else reads this and can help.

[@mohawk1460]

When you're doing this put one of the $4 Harbor Freight black blankets over the engine just in case you drop something while moving it to the side.

[@LivinWith3M]

Great advice. Thank you 🤙🏼

[@mohawk1460]

@@LivinWith3M Thanks for making the video. I'm getting ready to do this to my Explorer.

[@pamelafick5142]

I just replaced mine and it doesn't sit on the windshield, suggestions.

[@LivinWith3M]

I’m not 100percent sure. The big question is does it make noise?

[@jasonrunyon2663]

I have the same problem. I am going to have to have it fixed!!!! Same year as well!!!!

[@LivinWith3M]

Man, I have gotten tons of messages and emails that people all over the USA are experiencing this exact problem. I sure hope ford knows they have a huge problem. I guess the one comfort is you can do it yourself and save some money.

[@jasonrunyon2663]

@@LivinWith3M absolutely. We gotta save $ any way we can.

[@larso6666]

Great video. Thank you ! Having the same problem with my 18 Limited. Here's a couple hundred bucks ford.. for a problem that Shouldn't be!

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you. I totally agree.

[@ohhhmymaria]

My 17' Explorer makes a bee-ing sound, or like a fly by your ear... I'm wondering if the cowl is what's making that sound..?

[@LivinWith3M]

I would almost guarantee it. That’s similar to the sound I heard on mine.

[@ohhhmymaria]

@@LivinWith3M Okay great, thanks so much for your educational video!!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. I sure will. 👍🏻

[@MikeCamm88]

Great video. You mentioned at 9:50 about replacing the weather stripping. Is that something totally different than replacing the entire cowl? We are having that current issue as you described it. Sounds like a static noise at 55mph and worsens with higher speeds. The rest of the cowl looks to be in decent condition.

[@LivinWith3M]

Yes if you remove the cowl you will see there is a piece of sticky half to one inch thick foam weather stripping that runs the length of the cowl. You could replace that I feel sure. Thank you 👍🏻👊🏼

[@HandsomeKingKhi]

I just replaced mine on my mustang, im kinda wondering tho if I should have applied some waterproof adhesive to give it the extra security?

[@LivinWith3M]

I can only speak for the explorer but it says none is needed. Our has done fine for months now without any adhesive. 🤙🏼

[@HandsomeKingKhi]

@@LivinWith3M nice! Good deal, im hoping the same for mine!

[@DONTTREAD823]

Yepp. I gotta do this to my wife’s 17’ ecoboost Explorer as well.

[@LivinWith3M]

That’s terrible news to hear that Ford cheating out on stuff like this. Never ever have I replaced a windshield cowl on a car due to wear like this. Also their motorcraft batteries are complete junk too. Been down that road also.

[@leannemiller6923]

I have a 2017 and mine is making a wind noise. The service department told me it was the cowl panel and it would be $500 to replace. I took it to a local repair shop and he didn’t think it was the cowl panel and he would have to look into it more. I still haven’t had it fixed and it drives me crazy when I’m on the highway.

[@LivinWith3M]

For me it definitely was the cowl panel. You can order that part a lot cheaper and it just pops on. Really anyone can do it. There is no way I would pay anyone labor to do that job. My wife could replace this in our driveway. I feel you could also. Let me know how it goes.

[@Jordan5marie]

Did you ever get it repaired? This is what im getting had the same issue a year and still had bumper to bumper said it was my transmission fluid low and a plug missing now its back and i swear its the cowel or side panel’s!?

[@luismviera7982]

Thanks very good video. I have same problem in my 2016 ford explorer .

[@LivinWith3M]

You are welcome. Hope you get it all fixed up. 👍🏻

[@ccodymac28]

Anyway I could email you a video of the sound mines making to see if it's the same? I don't know if mines from the a pillars or cowl

[@LivinWith3M]

Sure. My email is [e-mail]

[@laurieblanton7730]

My 2019 has same problem, friend thought from recent hurricane here in FL, but i notice all the trim has faded so i think poor quality and high Fl heat is to blame.

[@LivinWith3M]

Yep our trim had faded too. Definite decline in fords quality. I was so mad. I hope you get it replaced without issue. Ours is fine now that I replaced it.

[@jertoneg1830]

BB53-7802222-AK5YZ9 is the part number for the cowl. The calendar table rows are years 09 - 17 and the columns are months Jan - Dec. My guess that every punched block represents the months these parts were produced. I'm guessing August '09 was prototype fabrication and finished production ran Jan '10 - Feb '17.

[@LivinWith3M]

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that.

[@jertoneg1830]

@@LivinWith3M You're welcome. Glad to help. It just occurred to me that the calendar table also probably indicates that your cowl was produced in Feb '17.

[@LivinWith3M]

Gotcha. Thanks. That sounds about right

[@MikeC-qs5ty]

Great video.. I am having a wind sound over 55mph. The cowl in my ford explorer 2015 is not sitting flush with the glass after 2 windscreen replaces... I just wanted to confirm if the noise you were hearing was wind sound or a flapping sound... I only get wind sound and was thinking of putting weather stripping under the cowl.. appreciate ur reply

[@LivinWith3M]

Under that plastic cowl is factory weather stripping. Mine was dilapidated so bad. I almost guarantee if you replace the cowl it will fix your issue. But maybe shove some weather stripping down under it to see first.

[@jln44]

Thank you so much!

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. 😊

[@supernox15]

Awesome video, just changed the one on my 2017 Explorer. How tight did you tighten the windshield wiper? My Cowl doesn’t seem to fit flush and I was wondering if I need to tighten the nuts. 😂

[@LivinWith3M]

Thank you. I tightened the nuts just a few foot lbs. I definitely wouldn’t put the white knuckle death grip on it. Haha. Good luck.

[@joel4506]

@livinwith3m Can a bad cowl cause interior leaks?

[@LivinWith3M]

Yes sir it sure can.

[@user-xk3sy4rr7u]

Would this also cause water into the front floorboard? Just had a windshield replaced about 4 days ago and my wife noticed water in her front floorboard after a few days of rain. Checked it out and this same weather stripping is chewed up really bad.

[@LivinWith3M]

I don’t think that would allow water to come into the inside of the cab. I really think it’s due to them not sealing the new windshield properly. Have someone check the seal on the glass first.

[@user-xk3sy4rr7u]

@@LivinWith3M Thanks for the quick reply; subscribing to your channel! I'll reach out to the repair company to have them look it over.

[@LivinWith3M]

You are most welcome. Thank you for subscribing 👊🏼🤙🏼

[@johnspalding2253]

Thanks. Same issue with my 2018 Explorer Platinum. Agreed they need to do better.

[@LivinWith3M]

Your welcome John, It really is a shame we spend upwards of $40-$50k on these suvs and they are now installing what seems as wearable plastic cheap parts. Take care man and thanks for my channel support 👍🏻👊🏼

[@redblackstripe]

Idk if i did something wrong but changed mine out today and the weather seal that was cracked in the first place doesnt seem to seat well. Its not flush and sealed and leaves got in with the first wind blow. Is there an adhesive that shoud stick to the windshield so it doesnt let leaves and rain in?

[@LivinWith3M]

That’s strange. Mine fits snug and doesn’t allow any debris to get in there. Gotta make sure the clips pop in so it fits tight.

[@dreece2000]

I have 2017 explorer that the powertrain control module was bad, come to find out it was getting water in it. when i drove it, the noise was driving me crazy. it needs to be water tight because the first place the rain water goes is in that computer.

[@LivinWith3M]

Wow. That’s news to me. I have washed my engine several times and never had water get in the PCM. My cowl just clips down and has a small foam liner like weather seal that doesn’t stick. It definitely isn’t water tight on mine.

[@4theluvofeagles]

By chance could you add the actual part number? Your video is how I finally found the rattling after mechanics either couldn’t hear it or blamed stuff in my car (once cat litter I just bought another a case of water all of which in the BACK cargo area..) going to buy it myself and replace! I have a 2018. This started last year. What a cheap POS. I wish I didn’t love this car so much. Lol

[@LivinWith3M]

My part number is BB5Z78022A68AA from my local ford parts department. I know your pain with this. So frustrating. Good luck.