Electric, manual, and rear-view mirrors for Ford Transit

The mirror for the Ford Transit is an important part of a van's body whose main purpose is to improve the driver's field of vision. We can distinguish between the right and left wing mirrors on the Ford Transit and the interior rear-view mirror mounted in the driver's cab. The Ford Transit's side mirrors are its most prominent feature and are frequently damaged as a result. All Ford vans were built with manual mirrors until 1994. The first Transit vehicle to offer an electrically controlled mirror option was the Ford Transit MK5. The Ford Transit electric mirror offers the ability to heat the mirror glass further and alter the position of the wing mirror from inside the car. The Ford Transit's wing mirrors, which are utilized starting with the MK5 model, are divided into two lenses, which increases the rearward viewing angle. Ford also started using long arm mirrors in 1986, when the Transit MK3 first went into production. These are utilized on camper vans, box trucks, and other vehicles that call for a wider field of vision. The Ford Transit's outside mirrors substantially enhance comfort and safety while driving. Complete mirrors and individual parts for repairing your Ford Transit mirror are both available in our store.

The Ford Transit's wing mirror's construction

- plastic mirror housing,
- mirror arm,
- mirror glass,
- sphere-shaped glass,
- plug,
- mounting component,
- turn indicators (on newer models).

What qualities should I check while buying a Ford Transit wing mirror?

- Check to see if your van has an electric or manual mirror, choose the length you want,
- The plugs on the Ford Transit electric mirror differ from those on your old mirror.
- determine whether the mirror on your Ford Transit has heated glass; - determine whether you need to replace the entire mirror or just a portion of it;
- Verify the construction quality of the wing mirror for the Ford Transit and if the mirror you're buying fits the LHD or RHD version.

Ford Transit mirror: features that are offered

There are various variations of the mirror for the Ford Transit. There were only manual versions, which offered less features, on earlier models. New features have been added to the mirrors on some van models, including:
- heating of glass (especially helpful in winter),
- electronic control, which uses a joystick to let the Ford Transit's mirror position be changed;
- electronic folding, which enables folding the mirror without getting out of the car;
- a direction-indicator light;
- a spherical mirror to broaden the driver's field of vision even more.

Which type of Ford Transit wing mirror should I get?

Depending on the version of your Ford Transit, you should purchase a certain mirror. The manufacturer generally advises utilizing the mirrors that came with the car out of the factory. If your Ford Transit came equipped with an electric mirror, you should be aware of the plug type. Some of the features of your electric mirror might not operate if you purchase one with the incorrect plug. Even though the Ford Transit had electric mirrors from the factory, several owners choose to add manual mirrors to their cars in order to save money. Although this is conceivable, you lose the convenience of being able to change the mirror's location.