Question about Mirrors
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Question about Mirrors
We recently purchased a used 2009 F150 Lariat Crew Cab.
It appears to have the "standard" folding mirrors with chrome caps, they do not telescope - so I assume they are not the towing mirrors.
I downloaded the original winder sticker from Ford Direct using the truck's VIN#
It has max trailer tow package and it also came with a $235 option that has the description of:
PWR/HEAT/SIG MAN TEL/FOLD CHRM
Does anyone know if this option is supposed to be the tow mirrors or the "regular" ones like I have?
This is a picture of the ones I have
Thanks
It appears to have the "standard" folding mirrors with chrome caps, they do not telescope - so I assume they are not the towing mirrors.
I downloaded the original winder sticker from Ford Direct using the truck's VIN#
It has max trailer tow package and it also came with a $235 option that has the description of:
PWR/HEAT/SIG MAN TEL/FOLD CHRM
Does anyone know if this option is supposed to be the tow mirrors or the "regular" ones like I have?
This is a picture of the ones I have
Thanks
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It should have come with mirrors like mine:
Edit: Here's a picture from the Ford access. website:
2009 Ford F-150 Accessories
Edit: Here's a picture from the Ford access. website:
2009 Ford F-150 Accessories
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Thanks for the response. The truck was used so on one hand I don't expect it to be exactly like new...
But on the other hand it is certified pre-owned and they gave me a printout of all the options it is supposed to have... one of which is the mirrors you have.
I'm not sure if I have a case to go down to the dealer and ask for the tow mirrors since it was technically advertised as having them, but I test drove it and purchased it knowing it did not have them on the truck.
Off-topic... your truck is exactly like mine lol, even the color and options
But on the other hand it is certified pre-owned and they gave me a printout of all the options it is supposed to have... one of which is the mirrors you have.
I'm not sure if I have a case to go down to the dealer and ask for the tow mirrors since it was technically advertised as having them, but I test drove it and purchased it knowing it did not have them on the truck.
Off-topic... your truck is exactly like mine lol, even the color and options
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I tend to be picky about those kind of things. So I'd be back at the dealer.
At the least, ask the dealer to order and install them and you pay his cost for the mirrors (should be around $300 for both). He pays the labor.
Just a suggestion. Once you have the mirrors, you'll wonder how you ever drove without them; absolutely no blind spots.
And congrats on the new truck!
At the least, ask the dealer to order and install them and you pay his cost for the mirrors (should be around $300 for both). He pays the labor.
Just a suggestion. Once you have the mirrors, you'll wonder how you ever drove without them; absolutely no blind spots.
And congrats on the new truck!
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I don't understand why they don't use the power telescope/power fold tow mirrors like the Super Duty's. I had the BAM's on my F150 and hated having to fold them in manually to get in the garage. On the other hand, my SD doesn't fit in the garage...lol But the mirrors are power.
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Yup, they are great.
On my last F150, I took the stock mirrors off and put the towing mirrors on (bought them from a guy on Craigslist for $150 for the pair). Best thing I ever did for that truck.
On my last F150, I took the stock mirrors off and put the towing mirrors on (bought them from a guy on Craigslist for $150 for the pair). Best thing I ever did for that truck.
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they are a power fold, but not the tow mirrors with a power fold...
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I have to say I don't like the 'tow mirrors'. I am sure they offer great visibility but I find them too bid for the F150. Finding a truck I like with the 'tow mirrors' would definately lead to requesting the dealer to replace them by the regular mirrors...
I have a 2004 FX4 and I have no issues adding the towing mirrors manually when I tow... Now... don't go crazy... I tow the fifth wheel 5-10 times a year... If I was towing every day... would likely go with the Towing Mirrors... but... since I don't... the smaller mirrors are a better fit for my needs.
I have a 2004 FX4 and I have no issues adding the towing mirrors manually when I tow... Now... don't go crazy... I tow the fifth wheel 5-10 times a year... If I was towing every day... would likely go with the Towing Mirrors... but... since I don't... the smaller mirrors are a better fit for my needs.
