As long as water shield is screwed down then no water will enter cab.

Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Thanks, Docfixit. Just to check - the water shield is the plastic tray under the cowl vent screen that mounts over the cabin air filter and is called "cowl top inner panel shield" in the owner's manual?

Response from mcoveney
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correct

Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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I have the same problem. Those little plastic screws that held the cowl down disintegrate after awhile, and each time you change the cabin filter (or at least blow it out) they break. A simple fix is to use plastic screws from Lowes, and some rubber cement on the windshield to hold it down, as the rubber cement can be removed after each change over. Never waste the $12 they want for 3 plastic screws to replace whats broken from the Ford Dealership.

Answered by Bravestar1
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Thanks

Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Thanks Bravestar1. I'll try your rubber cement suggestion to hold the cowl against the windshield.

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