Buy Ford F-150 Side View Mirrors

Overview

The Ford F-150 side mirror-also called a door mirror, wing mirror, or side-view rear-view mirror-lets the driver see traffic beside and behind the truck. Modern F-150 mirrors can fold, heat, telescope for towing, and even warn you about vehicles in your blind spot.

Key Features

• Power adjust & fold - Most trims let you move or tuck the mirror with a switch inside the cab. (Ford Motor Company)
• Heat element - A thin heater behind the glass clears frost in under two minutes on a 20 °F morning. (Ford Motor Company)
• Blind-Spot Information System (BLIS) - Radar in the rear fenders lights a small icon in the mirror when another vehicle enters the danger zone. See Ford's BLIS guide
• Integrated turn signals & puddle lamps - LEDs in the housing flash with your blinkers and light the ground when you unlock the truck. (Ford Motor Company)
• Auto-dimming glass (driver side) - Standard on higher trims and F-150 Lightning models to cut night-time glare. (Ford Motor Company)
• Telescoping tow mirrors - A dashboard button slides the mirror out about 3 inches for a clearer view around trailers. (Cars.com)

Trim Compatibility

• XL & XLT - Basic power mirrors; tow-mirror option adds manual telescope, heat, and signal lamps. (Ford Motor Company)
• Lariat - Adds memory, power fold, driver-side auto-dim, and optional 360-camera integrated in the cap. (Ford Motor Company)
• King Ranch, Platinum, Limited & Raptor - Include chrome or painted caps, puddle lamps, and full BLIS.
• F-150 Lightning - Standard heat, power fold, memory, turn signals, LED security approach lamps, and auto-dim.

Technology Upgrades

• Cross-Traffic Alert warns of cars passing behind when you reverse; the same mirror icon flashes and a chime sounds. (Ford Media Center)
• Trailer Coverage for BLIS extends the radar's reach to the end of the trailer, useful for 20-foot campers. (Ford Motor Company)
• 360-degree camera places a lens under each mirror cap, stitching images for a bird's-eye view on the center screen. (Ford Motor Company)

Safety & Regulations

• Federal rules - FMVSS 111 sets the field-of-view and mounting requirements for pickup-truck mirrors to cut blind-spot crashes. (NHTSA)
• Commercial enforcement - Damaged mirrors can sideline a truck; FMCSA leaves the "disabling damage" call to the investigating officer. (FMCSA)
• Recent recalls - In 2025 Ford warned that LED logo lamps inside some mirrors could short-circuit and pose a fire risk. (NHTSA, Reuters)

Maintenance Tips

• Clean the glass weekly with window cleaner; a dirty mirror cuts usable view by up to 50 %.
• Check heater function by misting the glass and confirming it clears evenly in cold weather.
• Adjust mirrors so you barely see the truck's side-AAA says this "wide-set" angle removes most blind spots.
• If the mirror motor grinds or clicks, a Ford service bulletin recommends re-programming the door modules before replacing parts. (NHTSA)

Installation Steps

A popular DIY video shows that F-150 mirror replacement takes about 20 minutes:

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Pry off the interior sail panel.
3. Remove the door trim to reach the mirror connector.
4. Unplug the harness.
5. Take out the three 10 mm bolts holding the mirror.
6. Swap housings and reverse the steps. (1aauto.com, 1aauto.com)

Common Problems

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Upgrade Options

• Swap to trailer-tow mirrors for a wider view and manual or power telescoping. (Ford Motor Company)
• Add puddle-lamp caps that project the F-150 logo for extra curb lighting (ensure wiring is present). (Ford Motor Company)
• Install auto-dim glass on driver side if your trim has the wiring; service guides list the plug as a two-wire lead behind the glass. (Ford Motor Company)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my F-150 has heated mirrors?
A: Look for a small defrost icon on the mirror glass or check for the "heated mirrors" line in the settings menu. (Ford Motor Company)

Q: Can I add BLIS mirrors to a truck that didn't come with them?
A: You can bolt them on, but the radar modules and wiring harness must also be installed and programmed by a dealer. (Ford Motor Company)

Q: Why do tow mirrors stick out farther?
A: They telescope about 3 inches so you can see past wide trailers, then retract for everyday driving. (Cars.com)

Q: Are aftermarket mirror lights legal?
A: They're legal if they meet FMVSS 111 brightness rules and don't flash red/blue like emergency vehicles. (NHTSA)

Q: What's the torque spec for the three mounting bolts?
A: Ford lists 89 in-lb (about 7.4 ft-lb) for aluminum doors and 106 in-lb for steel doors. (1aauto.com)

Q: My mirror turns brown-what is that?
A: The auto-dim gel has leaked; replace the glass insert to restore clarity. (Ford Motor Company)

Q: Does the mirror heater shut off automatically?
A: Yes, the timer in the rear-defrost circuit turns it off after about ten minutes to save power.

Q: Will power-fold mirrors fit a manual-fold truck?
A: They fit physically, but you need the correct switch and a software change for full function. (Ford Motor Company)

Q: Can I keep driving with cracked mirror glass?
A: It may violate state visibility laws and could be deemed "disabling damage" in a crash report. Replace it promptly. (FMCSA)

Q: Are there any active recalls on F-150 mirrors?
A: No F-150 mirror recall is open as of May 2025, but Ford recalled some 2015-2017 mirrors on a related SUV for LED shorts. (NHTSA, Reuters)