2018 Towing Mirrors for XLT 8 pin
01-27-2019, 09:59 AM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
2018 Towing Mirrors for XLT 8 pin
Hey guys,
Looking to upgrade my 2018 XLT mirrors to the towing ones. There are lots of aftermarket options out there but I don’t see that they include the ambient air temperature sensor inside the passenger towing mirror. Has anyone found an aftermarket pair that includes this sensor or can it be bypassed? I’ve found an OEM one that has it but it’s very expensive, see links below. Thanks for your help.
https://ford.oemdtc.com/3722/ambient...018-ford-f-150 https://ford.oemdtc.com/3722/ambient...018-ford-f-150
https://www.ebay.com/p/15-Thru-19-F-...f5b3e2fff40b9e
Looking to upgrade my 2018 XLT mirrors to the towing ones. There are lots of aftermarket options out there but I don’t see that they include the ambient air temperature sensor inside the passenger towing mirror. Has anyone found an aftermarket pair that includes this sensor or can it be bypassed? I’ve found an OEM one that has it but it’s very expensive, see links below. Thanks for your help.
https://ford.oemdtc.com/3722/ambient...018-ford-f-150 https://ford.oemdtc.com/3722/ambient...018-ford-f-150
https://www.ebay.com/p/15-Thru-19-F-...f5b3e2fff40b9e
01-27-2019, 10:13 AM
#2
Senior Member
Does your truck have BLIS? Those mirrors do have the temp sensor, but are missing the BLIS feature. XLT’s never came with BLIS and tow mirrors combined for some reason.
I have a coworker with a 2018 and he has the same problem. Trying to find tow mirrors with the temp sensor and BLIS. From my research, he only has two options. Buy the spendy Lariat tow mirrors with all sorts of features, or do some re-wiring to swap his temp sensor inside an aftermarket mirror. I think at least one other member did that.
Im curious if the Super Duty mirrors would work in a half ton at all because they seem to offer the basic tow mirrors with a temp sensor and BLIS for a reasonable price.
Does anyone know if these mirrors would work on an F-150?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Heate...sAAOSwFzZbtcnZ
I have a coworker with a 2018 and he has the same problem. Trying to find tow mirrors with the temp sensor and BLIS. From my research, he only has two options. Buy the spendy Lariat tow mirrors with all sorts of features, or do some re-wiring to swap his temp sensor inside an aftermarket mirror. I think at least one other member did that.
Im curious if the Super Duty mirrors would work in a half ton at all because they seem to offer the basic tow mirrors with a temp sensor and BLIS for a reasonable price.
Does anyone know if these mirrors would work on an F-150?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Heate...sAAOSwFzZbtcnZ
01-27-2019, 10:23 AM
#3
Senior Member
Just noticed you said you have 8 pin mirrors. I think that means you don’t have BLIS, but I’m not positive. If you don’t, then those mirrors you linked to should work. $700 for a complete pair is not all that spendy. It’s better than $700 each for the Lariat mirrors! Plus the OEM ones are better than aftermarket. I would consider those over aftermarket if I were you. I have the Trail Ridge tow mirrors on my truck. They are okay, but OEM is better.
01-27-2019, 10:30 AM
#4
Hey guys,
Looking to upgrade my 2018 XLT mirrors to the towing ones. There are lots of aftermarket options out there but I don’t see that they include the ambient air temperature sensor inside the passenger towing mirror. Has anyone found an aftermarket pair that includes this sensor or can it be bypassed? I’ve found an OEM one that has it but it’s very expensive, see links below. Thanks for your help.
https://ford.oemdtc.com/3722/ambient...018-ford-f-150 https://ford.oemdtc.com/3722/ambient...018-ford-f-150
https://www.ebay.com/p/15-Thru-19-F-...f5b3e2fff40b9e
Looking to upgrade my 2018 XLT mirrors to the towing ones. There are lots of aftermarket options out there but I don’t see that they include the ambient air temperature sensor inside the passenger towing mirror. Has anyone found an aftermarket pair that includes this sensor or can it be bypassed? I’ve found an OEM one that has it but it’s very expensive, see links below. Thanks for your help.
https://ford.oemdtc.com/3722/ambient...018-ford-f-150 https://ford.oemdtc.com/3722/ambient...018-ford-f-150
https://www.ebay.com/p/15-Thru-19-F-...f5b3e2fff40b9e
Last edited by Bubba Bean; 01-27-2019 at 10:34 AM.
01-27-2019, 02:34 PM
#5
Thanks OP fro bringing this up as it is on my mod-radar as well 
Question for those in the know-
I've seen in other threads and in the pictures linked above two 8 to 22 pin adapters that I assume comes with the mirrors. If these mirrors, JL3Z-17696-BA, are for 8 pin trucks (non- power extend nor BLIS), then what is the adapter for? Maybe a cheaper/less functional replacement option for Lariat level (22 pin) trucks?? (this assumes this mirror has 22 pin receptacle, and the adapter mates it with 8 pin XLT)
Question for those in the know-
I've seen in other threads and in the pictures linked above two 8 to 22 pin adapters that I assume comes with the mirrors. If these mirrors, JL3Z-17696-BA, are for 8 pin trucks (non- power extend nor BLIS), then what is the adapter for? Maybe a cheaper/less functional replacement option for Lariat level (22 pin) trucks?? (this assumes this mirror has 22 pin receptacle, and the adapter mates it with 8 pin XLT)
01-27-2019, 02:58 PM
#6
Thanks OP fro bringing this up as it is on my mod-radar as well
Question for those in the know-
I've seen in other threads and in the pictures linked above two 8 to 22 pin adapters that I assume comes with the mirrors. If these mirrors, JL3Z-17696-BA, are for 8 pin trucks (non- power extend nor BLIS), then what is the adapter for? Maybe a cheaper/less functional replacement option for Lariat level (22 pin) trucks?? (this assumes this mirror has 22 pin receptacle, and the adapter mates it with 8 pin XLT)
Question for those in the know-
I've seen in other threads and in the pictures linked above two 8 to 22 pin adapters that I assume comes with the mirrors. If these mirrors, JL3Z-17696-BA, are for 8 pin trucks (non- power extend nor BLIS), then what is the adapter for? Maybe a cheaper/less functional replacement option for Lariat level (22 pin) trucks?? (this assumes this mirror has 22 pin receptacle, and the adapter mates it with 8 pin XLT)
The following users liked this post:
noclutch (01-27-2019)
01-27-2019, 03:56 PM
#7
Senior Member
My XLT has 22pin mirrors (power glass, heat, signal, puddle lamp and spot light).
I think the 8pin mirrors don't have the spot light feature.
I am also wondering if I can use Super Duty tow mirrors on my 2016? I have factory tow mirrors, but my driver's side got hit. I found a pair of Super Duty mirrors, but they have all the bells and whistles. Can power extend mirrors be extended manually? My truck doesn't have the power extend button.
I think the 8pin mirrors don't have the spot light feature.
I am also wondering if I can use Super Duty tow mirrors on my 2016? I have factory tow mirrors, but my driver's side got hit. I found a pair of Super Duty mirrors, but they have all the bells and whistles. Can power extend mirrors be extended manually? My truck doesn't have the power extend button.
The following 2 users liked this post by RubyRed Canadian:
Bubba Bean (01-27-2019),
noclutch (01-27-2019)
Trending Topics
01-27-2019, 04:45 PM
#8
My XLT has 22pin mirrors (power glass, heat, signal, puddle lamp and spot light).
I think the 8pin mirrors don't have the spot light feature.
I am also wondering if I can use Super Duty tow mirrors on my 2016? I have factory tow mirrors, but my driver's side got hit. I found a pair of Super Duty mirrors, but they have all the bells and whistles. Can power extend mirrors be extended manually? My truck doesn't have the power extend button.
I think the 8pin mirrors don't have the spot light feature.
I am also wondering if I can use Super Duty tow mirrors on my 2016? I have factory tow mirrors, but my driver's side got hit. I found a pair of Super Duty mirrors, but they have all the bells and whistles. Can power extend mirrors be extended manually? My truck doesn't have the power extend button.
01-27-2019, 05:51 PM
#9
Senior Member
I found this info in another thread about the F250 mirrors. Supposedly they bolt right on which makes sense since they share the same cab. They do look a tiny bit different, but not a major difference. Pics in this thread.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/f150-...irrors-399568/
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/f150-...irrors-399568/
01-28-2019, 01:04 PM
#10
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Just heard back from a seller on ebay to confirm that it didn't have the sensor and it doesn't. I guess I'll just wait some time and hopefully soon these aftermarket ones might start to include them. Can one uninstall the sensor from the OEM mirror and attach to an aftermarket one?
Thanks
Thanks
The following users liked this post:
Tytruong0128 (07-10-2019)