Defrost vent

[Puggsley456]

My defrost vent popped right out and I haven't had time to put it back in due to the crappy very cold weather.

This is my first winter with the cougar and I noticed in my current state that defrost for the front windshield doesn't defrost the outer 6" of the windows very well even after having it running for quite some time. I know this sounds stupid, but does the vent actually channel the defrost differently when in versus out?

[BBF2530]

My defrost vent popped right out and I haven't had time to put it back in due to the crappy very cold weather.

This is my first winter with the cougar and I noticed in my current state that defrost for the front windshield doesn't defrost the outer 6" of the windows very well even after having it running for quite some time. I know this sounds stupid, but does the vent actually channel the defrost differently when in versus out?

Hi Puggsley.:wave: Yes it does. Put it back in when you have the chance, as it will make a difference.

Good luck!:thumbsup:

[Goldie]

about 2 years ago I stuck a bit of clear silicone caulk on each end and popped it back in place (you need to make sure it is 100% centered to catch equally on both sides) and it's stayed ever since :)

[Tcougar]

mines been popped off and just sittin there since i got the car, and i noticed my car sucks at defrosting the windshield... maybe i shold put this piece in

[99CougTRX]

Same problem here. I pop it back in and it pops right back out. :disgust:

[iceberg65]

mine actually didnt even have it when i got it, maybe i should look for one

[skater]

This is a very common problem on the '99s (and maybe '00s - not sure). As has been said, your only real option is to glue the sucker down, and even that might not work; mine has been glued but still pops out again. I plan to re-glue it one of these days.

[Drewmanfu0]

Ford TSB for this guys, use super velcro strips in all the flat areas. There is a kit for this through Ford but its a ridiculous $56.

[kpeeks]

Also depending on how rough your roads are in the area it might have actually broke the clips on the vent. Thats what mine did, but I really haven't had too many defrost problems. The only thing that happens is my vent slides if I take a hard corner.

[JohnS'01]

Mine does the same but its just the corners and i keep meanig to glue it down but it doesnt effect my defrost at all then agian it's been like that since the beginning so maybe i does im just an idiot that likes to drive with a little hole to see through:banghead:

[Drewmanfu0]

There are no clips to break on the vent, I BOUGHT one new from the dealership and it had no clips what-so-ever on it, looked exactly the same as the one in the car.

[SpoCom2nr]

I have this problem with my 01... I was going to spray paint it silver anyways... Then try using double sided tape to hold in...

[ModCougar]

Mine only popped out after I had intentionally taken it out to paint it silver frost to match the car. I just ran a light bead of silicone around where the vent "seats" in the dash and popped it back in. Never had a problem since. Don't try double sided tape or clips or velcro. Just get a cheap tube of silicone. It will hold fine and stays slightly flexible.