My dash has become so loose I decided to let Ford fix it (typed while trembling in fear). I really don't relish testing Ford Service as this rarely results in optimum situations. I am sure they will damage something else when they repair the dash.
Went to local Ford Dealer (Blue Oval Certified).
They inspected the dash, said it was too loose and curled to use the "kit" so they are ordering a new dash. I don't know if this is good or not. Hopefully new dash has better glue. The kit looked a little uhh, "busy," but sturdy at least.
Dealer was nice and polite, checked it right out without even an appointment. So maybe my pessimism is unfounded.
Planned to put her in the shop Aug. 1 (My vacation and hopefully enough time for parts to come in) so I'll let everyone know then how it turns out.