Tow mirrors

[johnboneske]

What are you guys using for tow mirrors? I need some for my 2003 Expedition. I saw some **** mirrors, anyone ever use them? The factory style bolt on are expensive( from 1A auto are around $375.00)... Any help would be appreciated!

 

[kleinzach]

Not sure if it helps but I just ordered these from AM Autoparts - appear to be the same products as 1A sells but a bigger discount (looks like the price went up a few bucks after my order - got mine for $280): https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/side-view-mirrors/AM-914877170.html?m=224&y=2014

 

[johnboneske]

Thank you, I bought those same ones a few weeks ago, and installed them. Sucks paying about $300 for mirrors, but beggars cant be choosers...

 

[shane_th_ee]

At least you have the option to spend $300 and get real towing mirrors...

 

[johnboneske]

At least you have the option to spend $300 and get real towing mirrors...

Why do you say that?

 

[shane_th_ee]

Why do you say that?

Because the only towing mirrors available for the 4th gen Expedition are the “universal” clip on ones.

 

[johnboneske]

That sucks! Why does Ford do that? People want to tow with their expeditions, yet they only have tow mirrors for the F150. Stupid!

 

[coolzzy]

I installed the dometic aero clip on mirrors and they suck big time. No matter how tight the clamps are, they vibrate like crazy! I miss the max tow mirrors from my F150 but don't want them on the expedition since my wife drives it and they look goofy. Can anyone reccomended a better universal tow mirror?

 

[07xln]

I use these and theyre great. They don't vibrate at all

https://www.etrailer.com/Mirrors/K-Source/KS3990.html

 

[HawkX66]

I know this is an old thread, but I know mirrors were an issue for me for a long time. Every time I towed with my 07 Ex, I missed the dumbo mirrors from my 05 F350. I finally found the mirrors that kleinzach posted above for relatively cheap money. I ended up at $238 for the pair (link below). Power, memory, heated, puddle. Manual folding/telescoping obviously.
Even the manufacturer will tell you they won't work on a 2017 Expy. Uh, WTH fruitcakes? Don't like the extra sales? See pic below of my 17 Ex. They fit perfectly and are fully functional.
She's waiting for her new Iron Bull bumper in a week or two...

https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/side-view-mirrors/AM-914877170.html?m=224


20180825_141305 by Dave H, on Flickr


20180825_132419 by Dave H, on Flickr

20180825_132433 by Dave H, on Flickr

 

[johnboneske]

So they so a 13' on up, or at least they fit your 17. Maybe i will be getting an Ecobeast Expedition after all.

 

[HawkX66]

So they so a 13' on up, or at least they fit your 17. Maybe i will be getting an Ecobeast Expedition after all.

The mirrors are a huge game changer for towing...

 

[johnboneske]

I agree they are... I have the same set as you have on my 2003 and love them! Then when I sell my 03, I will put the originals back on and keep them for a newer Expy.

 

[weekdaywarriors]

Those mirrors look great! My wife has been asking me for a set of towing mirrors for her 17 xlt. Thank you for posting and trying it out for everyone. I did take the door panel off last week to see if I could install the mirrors from a 11-14 generation F150 but I found that the male/female connectors were backwards. Here is my question for you, when I took the panel off and disconnected the mirror, there were 2 wiring harnesses coming out of the mirror area, one black one that was the power mirror and a gray one. Did you see this also in yours? I have no idea why that other one would be there other than the speaker in the top of the door. Any thoughts? I will be buying those mirrors, no more leaps of faith when I change lanes towing my trailer.

 

[Adieu]

FYI, the bodies of those mirrors are clones of F150 factory options, and as such can be fitted with Dorman F150 Chrome Replacement Caps

Otherwise the dang things are near-invisible and liable to get whacked off imho

 

[HawkX66]

Those mirrors look great! My wife has been asking me for a set of towing mirrors for her 17 xlt. Thank you for posting and trying it out for everyone. I did take the door panel off last week to see if I could install the mirrors from a 11-14 generation F150 but I found that the male/female connectors were backwards. Here is my question for you, when I took the panel off and disconnected the mirror, there were 2 wiring harnesses coming out of the mirror area, one black one that was the power mirror and a gray one. Did you see this also in yours? I have no idea why that other one would be there other than the speaker in the top of the door. Any thoughts? I will be buying those mirrors, no more leaps of faith when I change lanes towing my trailer.

You're welcome. More than likely you're looking at the plug for the key pad on the door. Do you have that entry option?
The only thing they're missing IMO is the blinker. I have the one pointed towards the rear, but the one that's usually on the edge pointed forwards was always a nice feature on my F350.

 

[weekdaywarriors]

I do have the keypad. Its the greatest thing about Fords! I'll be buying those mirrors as well and installing them. I thank you for your help.

 

[HawkX66]

I do have the keypad. Its the greatest thing about Fords! I'll be buying those mirrors as well and installing them. I thank you for your help.

My pleasure and thank you for putting up with my Marine brothers running rampant around Fallbrook! ;-) Spent a few years there myself.

 

[Geargambler]

I know this is an old thread, but I know mirrors were an issue for me for a long time. Every time I towed with my 07 Ex, I missed the dumbo mirrors from my 05 F350. I finally found the mirrors that kleinzach posted above for relatively cheap money. I ended up at $238 for the pair (link below). Power, memory, heated, puddle. Manual folding/telescoping obviously.
Even the manufacturer will tell you they won't work on a 2017 Expy. Uh, WTH fruitcakes? Don't like the extra sales? See pic below of my 17 Ex. They fit perfectly and are fully functional.
She's waiting for her new Iron Bull bumper in a week or two...

https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/side-view-mirrors/AM-914877170.html?m=224


20180825_141305 by Dave H, on Flickr


20180825_132419 by Dave H, on Flickr

20180825_132433 by Dave H, on Flickr

Thank you for this info. its EXACTLY what I was needing for towing our 24 ft enclosed car hauler with our 2017 Limited. Can't see anything but the trailer itself with the stock mirrors.

 

[East-TN]

I know this is an old thread, but I know mirrors were an issue for me for a long time. Every time I towed with my 07 Ex, I missed the dumbo mirrors from my 05 F350. I finally found the mirrors that kleinzach posted above for relatively cheap money. I ended up at $238 for the pair (link below). Power, memory, heated, puddle. Manual folding/telescoping obviously.
Even the manufacturer will tell you they won't work on a 2017 Expy. Uh, WTH fruitcakes? Don't like the extra sales? See pic below of my 17 Ex. They fit perfectly and are fully functional.
She's waiting for her new Iron Bull bumper in a week or two...

https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/side-view-mirrors/AM-914877170.html?m=224


20180825_141305 by Dave H, on Flickr


20180825_132419 by Dave H, on Flickr

20180825_132433 by Dave H, on Flickr

I like these alot, but not finding any with these features plus the power-fold option. I can do without the power telescoping, but will only swap mirrors if I can get the power-fold.

What year of F-150 Tow Mirrors will fit our 2015-2017 Expys?