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Oct 20, 2015 | 01:34 PM

Optimistic Paranoid

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Replacement Mirror Questions

Hi all,

I just got a 2012 F250. While it came with the receiver hitch, trailer plugs and even the factory brake controller, it only has the regular, not the telescopic mirrors. I am planning to get a 7' wide cargo trailer next spring, and I am thinking I will probably need the telescopic mirrors?

Question 1: Does anybody here pull a 7' wide trailer and find the regular, non-telescopic mirrors ok for that width? Or do you agree that I will need the telescopic mirrors?

I understand buying the factory mirrors from Ford requires signing over your first born, plus a limb of their choice. I see replacement mirrors on Ebay, presumably from China (and btw, do we really know that the Ford factory mirrors are made in the USA?) at much more reasonable prices.

Question 2: I'm wondering how the quality is on them? Has anyone here bought them and can comment on that?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Regards
John

Oct 20, 2015 | 02:33 PM

gasman6674

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You sure?
Mine are manual telescope, but you can tell without pulling on them

Oct 20, 2015 | 05:21 PM

Optimistic Paranoid

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I've tugged on mine, and they don't move. Nor are there any switches for the power version. The owners manual has a section on the regular mirrors, and a separate section labeled TELESCOPING MIRRORS (IF EQUPPED). I take it from that that they were optional and not standard.

Regards
John

Oct 20, 2015 | 06:10 PM

wrvond

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From: West Virginia

Here you go:
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Power Heated Smoked Style Signal & Clearance Light Black Textured Upgrade Towing Mirror Pair at 1A Auto.com

I bought tow mirrors from them for my F150, their quality is top notch.

Oct 21, 2015 | 06:23 AM

RV_Tech

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I cannot comment on the specific mirrors for your truck, but I have purchased mirrors on both eBay and Amazon, the most recent being when I put 08 style mirrors on my 02 truck. I only ordered manual mirrors so the price was under $200 a pair. I found I never used the power settings on my mirrors as once I set them, I left them alone, so that worked for me.

The quality is fine, though I do not think they are as well made as the OEM mirrors that came on my truck.

Whether or not you will need them is kind of a judgement call, but I do think you add a level of safety if you have mirrors that provide a wider field of vision when towing.

Steve

Nov 6, 2015 | 07:11 PM

oxt127

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If your still looking I also recommend getting a set from 1AAuto. I got a set of the new style mirrors for my '06. I bought the power fold. Very easy install, direct bolt on replacement and great quality. Power fold installs easily.