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i dunno why Ford didn't just keep the same design as the 98 dashes for the 99-00 dashes...wouldn't it of made sense?? 
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Just glue that sucker down! It really is not worth replacing... Mine was warped about six inches at its highest point in the center. I used polyurethane sealant, c-clamps, and some small sticks to keep it even... Let it set for a few days, and VOILA!!!  Greg
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Originally posted by Ray:
Never heard of "another spot" warping on 98's.. they either (RARELY) warped in the same spot, or (MORE than likely) didn't warp at all..
Ray
I've seen three different 98s with a warped dash. It happens right above the gauge assembly. It's hard to tell, since the gauge assembly holds it in place. It sort of lifts up, and the only way to tell if you don't know what you're looking at, is to push down on the "leather".
As I'm remembering doing the fix on my car, the dash-warp kit came with extra rivets to secure the spot I'm referring to as well as some spots around the glove compartment. It was in the instructions.
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Originally posted by Ray:
Never heard of "another spot" warping on 98's.. they either (RARELY) warped in the same spot, or (MORE than likely) didn't warp at all..
Ray
I beg to differ.
My dash:
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by Ray:
Never heard of "another spot" warping on 98's.. they either (RARELY) warped in the same spot, or (MORE than likely) didn't warp at all..
I beg to differ.
Yeah, my 98 warped too. Instead of pulling back from the glass edge, it pulls from the cluster edge. I fixed it with screws (instead of the rivets prescribed by ford). you might find my post on it helpful.
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I'm glad you guys "differ", because I didn't know.
I just hadn't heard of it.
Thanks for the pics.. those will certainly come in handy when other people ask.
Ray
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Originally posted by louisw:
Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by Ray:
Never heard of "another spot" warping on 98's.. they either (RARELY) warped in the same spot, or (MORE than likely) didn't warp at all..
I beg to differ.
Yeah, my 98 warped too. Instead of pulling back from the glass edge, it pulls from the cluster edge. I fixed it with screws (instead of the rivets prescribed by ford). you might find my post on it helpful.
Wow, thanks! Next mod: fixing the dash.
I had always thought the '98's never warped too until I saw CSVT1214's pictures on his. It was then I realized my dash is sitting up much higher than it used to in that particular location especially in comparison to pre98's (although I have no holes yet). It is also warped down by the steering column.
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Wow, good info...i too was unaware of any warping on the 98 dashes....luckily mine hasn't had any problems.....YET!  .  Although it looks relatively easy to fix due to the location.
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I have a 2000 that is warped in both locations. It is much worse at the windshield, but the there is also warping above the gauge cluster.
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and to think people at SZ though us New Englanders were weird for using sun shades to keep heat and sun away from the dash...
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