I need feedback on F-150 visability
#21
Blunt
No issues with visibility all around. I'm 6'2". My wife has driven the truck a few times and liked how well she could see all around (with the seat all the way up). She is 5'2". I think you'll enjoy it.
#23
Senior Member
If you have had numerous other Ford Pickups (and so have I), I find the latest models to be no different than previous models in that regard. I would suggest not going with the trailer towing mirrors if this is an issue for you as they are more prone to that due to their size. I also have the cross traffic and BLISS warning in my mirrors and that makes a big difference also, I suggest you consider that in your next purchase.
#24
The new 2018 on some models has the new Pedestrian Detection system:
https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/vehic...detection.html
Never seen the video or know much about it other than it is an option
https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/vehic...detection.html
Never seen the video or know much about it other than it is an option
#25
Senior Member
i'm on my 3rd F150 and have not owned one with the tow mirrors. i did test drive one with the big tow mirrors and did find that they created a huge forward blind spot for me. i'm about 5'10.
the regular mirrors are fine though.
the regular mirrors are fine though.
#26
Senior Member
OK, so I ran to the grocery store earlier and made a point of trying to see if my mirrors created blind spots. Technically, I suppose they do, but given the angles it would be nearly impossible for someone to hide behind them; as others have noted, the dip at the front of the window and the correspondingly lower mirror height makes a huge difference.
And I have the barn-door-sized tow mirrors.
And I have the barn-door-sized tow mirrors.
#27
Senior Member
Sounds like the OP is having issues looking FORWARD because of the mirrors, not blind spots to the rear as some are addressing. One item to note in Ford's favor here; because of the "dip" in the front part of the side window, the mirrors are mounted a bit lower than they are in other trucks. I believe this helps tremendously with the issue he is describing (not seeing people coming from the 10-11 o'clock position).