2018 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L – Exterior Mirrors Adjustment Feature

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The exterior mirrors on your 2018 Ford Explorer are designed to provide you with enhanced visibility and safety, adding both convenience and practicality. With adjustable mirrors, you can easily position each side mirror to achieve an optimal field of view, reducing blind spots and improving awareness of surrounding traffic. This feature is particularly valuable for larger vehicles such as the Explorer, as proper mirror adjustment is essential for safe lane changes and parking in tight spaces. Adjusting the exterior mirrors not only enhances safety but also contributes to a more comfortable and confident driving experience. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to adjust the exterior mirrors on your 2018 Ford Explorer.

Procedure

Warning:

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving, as this could lead to loss of vehicle control, resulting in serious injury or death.

How to set/use the feature

Adjusting Power Exterior Mirrors

To adjust the exterior mirrors, turn on your vehicle (in accessory mode or with the engine running), and follow these steps:

1. Select the mirror to adjust. The corresponding mirror control light illuminates for confirmation.

2. Use the adjustment control to set the mirror position as desired.

3. Press the mirror control again to deactivate it; the control light will turn off.

A – Left side-view mirror; B – Adjustment control switch; C – Right side-view mirror

Manual-Folding Mirrors

To manually fold the mirror, gently push it toward the door window. Ensure the mirror is fully engaged in its support when returning it to the original position.

Auto-Folding Mirrors

The exterior mirrors fold inward automatically when you:

1. Place the transmission in park (P),

2. Turn off the vehicle,

3. Open and close the driver’s side door,

4. Lock the vehicle.

To fold the mirrors on demand, press the power-folding mirror control on the driver’s door panel. The control light illuminates, and the mirrors fold in. Press the control again to unfold the mirrors; the control light will turn off.

Note: If you use the power-folding control to fold the mirrors on demand with the auto-folding feature activated, it is necessary to use the control again to unfold them.

Resetting Loose Power-Folding Mirrors

If the power-folding mirrors have been manually folded, they may need resetting to function properly if you notice any of the following:

• Mirrors vibrate while driving.
• Mirrors feel loose or unsteady.
• Mirrors do not stay fully folded or unfolded.
• One of the mirrors does not remain in its normal driving position.

To reset the power-fold feature, use the power-folding mirror control to fold and then unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud sound during this process, which is normal. Repeat this procedure as needed each time the mirrors are manually folded.

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