keeper

So I am changing the oil in my car this weekend and I notice the plastic insert on the front has popped loose on one side. Very subtle...not really even noticible until my hand bumped it and it gave a half inch or so.

No big deal..I pop it back...but now...just in front of the black plastic where it meets the paint on the bumper...there are 3 little white "lightly scratched" patches about 3/4" wide where the plastic has been rubbing and vibrating while driving.

I am at 17k....and I don't know how long it has been like that (I don't go grabbiing at plastic inserts often). So I thought I would give a word of warning...lean down and check yours to see if it is still tight.

Of course, now I have that temptation to take it in and see if they can detail it out...but I just don't think it is going to be worth the aggrivation.

2k5GTC

HUH?

keeper

You are right...pics do help:
(Of course, this is not a picture of the scratches...just the insert I am talking about)

05GT-O.C.D.

Could've popped loose from hitting something in the road (small animal, semi-tire scrap, etc, or bumping something while parking). I wouldn't fret over something like that. Mine popped loose after a car kicked up a piece of tire on the highway. I popped it back in, no problems since.

ShowGT

I detail my car out once a week, I own a car wash and I would notice anything like this. How do you think I reacted when I found my new door ding, I was to say the least not thrilled.

kevinb120

Dealer should have someone who can buff it out, and it should be covered under warranty.

theedge67

Mine popped out once too, just pushed it right back in, no problems since.

Tres Wright

Ditto, I was washing my car and noticed mine was hanging out on the driver's side. I checked it closely and saw a scuff mark, I think something must have popped up off the road and hit it which unsnapped it. I snapped it back in and it's been fine. I will say they are not very securely anchored though (like many other parts on the new 'stangs).