Exterior Rearview Mirror problems of the 1999 Ford F-250

Eight problems related to exterior rearview mirror have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2001

Consumer has noticed that exterior mirrors that are used for towing of vehicle are not adjusted correctly. Mirrors are suppose to show rear tires to curve, not just rear of tires. It very hard to maneuver vehicle under certain circumstances. Ford states if consumer wants to replace the defective mirrors, he has to pay for them.

2 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

When driver was reversing he could not see clearly the back or trail of the vehicle. On the right side mirror it was hard to focus.

3 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 08/03/1999

Side mirrors used for towing, extend too far out when vehicle not towing. Can not pull mirrors in or shift to different position in order for mirrors not be hit. Another vehicle had hit side mirrors. They had shattered glass onto driver's side in the process.

4 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Rearview exterior mirrors extend out too far, allowing other vehicles and pedestrians to come in contact when vehicle is passing. Dealer has seen vehicle, and can replace the mirrors.

5 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Reflective coating is coming off the outsid mirror, can not see out them.

6 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Right hand exterior mirror has a regular mirror. It does not have a wide angle mirror on it. It limits vision when checking traffic, backing up or even changing lanes. The depth perception is not what it should be.

7 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Rear view mirror design extends too long, resulting in oncoming truck to hit the mirror on the driver's side shattering the mirror and cracking the housing.

8 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Mirrors are designed in a fixed position, can't be adjusted. Qcaw.


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