We bought a new Edge 3 weeks ago. The car has been in the body shop though for the last two weeks for lot damage. We also had the gasket coming out. We had the dealership fix it, although they are having a hard time getting a new one for it. I'm a little annoyed its taking so long to be fixed but we got a rental payed for by the dealershipe. I also work there so i know how things run around there. That gasket should be a warranty issue but i'm not sure. They are fixing it internal but i'm sure they could warranty it. as for removing it i don't know if it would be a big deal or not.