I removed mine, and found something interesting. My drivers side doors were repainted before I purchased the car, New from the Dealer. There are rough spots were the doors were sanded beneath the strips and not repainted, and also the paint does not match under the strips to the paint on the doors. I have taken it to the Ford Body shop and they are looking into the repair. I think the car looks much better with them removed as well as being easier to wax.
