Exterior Rearview Mirror Problems of Ford F-250

Vehicle identification number (VIN): 1ftnf1l33ed16623. I have been concerned with the inability to navigate safely through lane changes with this trucks narrow field of view and the small wide angle mirror is distracting and useless. The blind spot created by the bed box is not unlike my 1996 f250 supper cab truck and camper, a truck with virtually the same visual imparity as this work truck with the stahl sentinel coverall. I have no such concerns with my own truck it has a single wide angle mirror (convex) that I have had on two Ford trucks sense 1980. The reason this 2003 truck concerns me is that the blind spot from the stahl sentinel coverall is compounded 80% more by Fords 2003 extendable mirror with such a narrow field of view on the upper mirror and a hard to focus distracting lower mirror. I find this mirror on the passenger side very disappointing, distracting, a limited view and even confusing especially when making lane changes. When the mirror is adjusted out to see the adjacent lane you find that it is very disorienting because you can't see the right edge of your truck so it is hard to trust what the mirror is showing you! hell you could be seeing two lanes over! again I think the solution is: Ford should offer an option or replacement of the top mirror with a wide angle mirror (convex). I would think that Ford would want to investigate this safety issue further. After all 20 years ago the convex passenger side mirror was introduced for that reason and the complaints werent about coverage but about judging distances. So when innocent families get side swiped going down the interstate at a high rate of speed you going to blame the driver even though Ford has introduced a faulty mirror design just to make the ranchers happy pulling and backing up there hay wagons!! and not give the camper haulers and work truck bed boxs a decent passenger mirror replacement.

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Convex mirror part on outside mirror is not adjustable, makes it impossible to change lanes safely.

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Passenger side exterior mirror is causing blind spot which results in poor visibility while driving. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter.

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.

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Driver's and passenger's rearview mirror is of such design that it cannot be adjusted. Driver can not see another vehicle in lane next to his vehicle. Consumer can see vehicle if behind him, but not on side of him.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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