My son just dragged home a 2000 Lincoln LS8. Of course he never checked the engine compartment.
I opened it and added some fluids, etc. Noticed a black plastic cover atop the engine that is held on in three places by some sort of black plastic bolts. Two of the three bolts are missing. It appears totally "dress-up" meaning I don't think it really serves a purpose.
I assume we can just remove this thing totally, or would it be better to buy replacement fasteners from our local Ford dealer -- who incidentially is some 45 miles away and in a direction I only travel once a month or so...