Ford Explorer Quiz
Windows and Mirrors

Exterior Mirrors

In this manual: Windows and Mirrors
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Power Exterior Mirrors

A - Power mirror fold.

B - Window lock.

C - Adjustment control.

D - Right mirror.

E - Left mirror.

To adjust the mirrors, turn the vehicle on (with the ignition in accessory mode or with the engine running), then:

  1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The indicator lamp illuminates.
  2. Use the adjustment control to position the mirror.
  3. Press the mirror control button again. The indicator lamp turns off.

Folding Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the door window. Make sure the mirror is fully engaged in the detent when you return it to its original position.

Automatic Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)

The exterior mirrors fold toward the glass automatically after you shift the transmission into Park (P), turn the vehicle off, open and close the driver door, and lock the vehicle. The exterior mirrors automatically unfold and return to their driving position after you unlock the vehicle and open and close the driver door.

You can turn this feature on and off using the information display. See General Information.

You can fold the mirrors on demand by pressing the power mirror fold button on the door. The indicator lamp illuminates and the mirrors fold toward the glass. Press the control again to unfold the mirrors. The indicator lamp turns off.

Loose Mirror

If you fold the power mirrors manually, they may not operate properly, even after you move them back. You need to reset them if:

  • The mirrors vibrate while driving.
  • The mirrors feel loose.
  • The mirrors do not stay in either the folded or unfolded position.
  • One of the mirrors is not in the normal driving position.

To reset the power fold function, use the power mirror control to fold and unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud noise when the mirrors are reset. This noise is normal. Repeat this process as needed each time you manually fold the mirrors.

Heated Outside Mirrors

See Heated Exterior Mirrors.

Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)

You can store and recall mirror positions using the memory function. See Memory Function.

Automatic Dimming Feature (If Equipped)

The driver side exterior mirror dims when the automatic dimming interior mirror is turned on.

Turn Signal Mirrors (If Equipped)

When the vehicle is moving, the front portion of the mirror housing flashes when the turn signal is turned on.

Puddle Lamps (If Equipped)

The lamps at the bottom of the mirror housing illuminate when you use the remote control to unlock the doors or when you open a door.

Blind Spot Information System

See Blind Spot Information System.

Test yourself

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