Tow mirrors issues
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Tow mirrors issues
Have an issue with my right side mirror not extending sometimes. Sometimes it would extend normally, sometimes it would not start until giving it a little assistance, then it would extend and retract normally for awhile.
Kind of a pain, my wife is not strong enough to give it a push to start extending and I seldom remember to give it a slight pull to start after hooking up the trailer.
But I wasn't ready to go sit in a dealer and deal with the approval process for mirrors. I have the extended service contract.
So 4 weeks ago the mirrors stopped folding in, that is something I use more then the power extend retract.
Two extended contract items ands I made the appointment. Of course when I showed up yesterday the mirror extended and retracted as it should.
I guess the tech did find an issue and 12 pictures later and a couple of emails between Ford and the dealer the mirror is ordered
They are in stock at the parts hub, so my guess is the pricey ($1352 MSRP) mirror failing are more common then we hear if they are kept in stock.
Kind of a pain, my wife is not strong enough to give it a push to start extending and I seldom remember to give it a slight pull to start after hooking up the trailer.
But I wasn't ready to go sit in a dealer and deal with the approval process for mirrors. I have the extended service contract.
So 4 weeks ago the mirrors stopped folding in, that is something I use more then the power extend retract.
Two extended contract items ands I made the appointment. Of course when I showed up yesterday the mirror extended and retracted as it should.
I guess the tech did find an issue and 12 pictures later and a couple of emails between Ford and the dealer the mirror is ordered
They are in stock at the parts hub, so my guess is the pricey ($1352 MSRP) mirror failing are more common then we hear if they are kept in stock.
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I like the mirrors as well, the best compared to any other truck I have had.
Just wished they had an 8.5 foot trailer option. Extended another inch or so would allow me a clear site line to the end of my toy hailer.
Just wished they had an 8.5 foot trailer option. Extended another inch or so would allow me a clear site line to the end of my toy hailer.
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Same problem with mine. One of them doesnt want to extend anymore. I wish there was a way to get inside them to do some service(i.e lube the gear). Luckily they still fold good, I usually give the hinges a quick shot of silicone to keep things moving.
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This is why I like Ford.....if the worst of our issues are the tow mirrors then we're doing pretty good. Ford is, actually. I've been doing Fords for ten years now and I won't go back to the other American alternative.
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Yep, just have to give up a bit of your time for the dealer to work through the process which is fine by me with the cost of these things. A good dealer puts the effort into the process so that Ford will hopefully approve it. I've had my driver mirror replaced twice under warranty. I know some here have reported bad experiences with dealers and mirrors but mine haven't been.
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Got my new mirror and mirror switch panel replaced and the FSA 14E03 PCM reprogram (emissions related)
I'm guessing the PCM thing resets the the module as the first thing I noticed was the truck shifting a bit harsh on downshifts.
$107.00 and out the door. The repair is about halfway to the cost of the extended service contract. But, had I not had the contract I doubt I would have replaced the mirror.
I'm guessing the PCM thing resets the the module as the first thing I noticed was the truck shifting a bit harsh on downshifts.
$107.00 and out the door. The repair is about halfway to the cost of the extended service contract. But, had I not had the contract I doubt I would have replaced the mirror.
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There was a thread on here telling how to disassemble and repair along with pics. Don't remember who posted it.
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