Ok, before you guys bash me and tell me to use the search function - let me put it out there .... I have! I've been looking into this since I bought my truck 2 weeks ago and have not been successful. I picked up a '97 F-150 3 door w/ 2WD, automatic. According to my VIN lookup, it's a Styleside. My driver side mirror housing is damaged. You don't see any damage but when you drive, it shakes. It's a power mirror and non-heated. I can't live with it so I would like to replace it with an OEM/stock unit. I've tried mirrors from a 2000 Explorer 4dr and a more recent model Explorer but they do not fit. I'm guessing I need to go older or a completely different model. The ones for the F-150 that I see in my area are waaaay overpriced and I'm looking for an alternative cheaper route. What are the other vehicles and years that will fit my truck? TIA (I've noticed that I can't do much with a '97 - limited rim options, interchangeable parts limitations, etc. - why, Ford, why?)

 

Junk yard?

 

Those are the ones that are giving me high prices

 

Try here; http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fe/full.aspx?Page=84

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i say suck it up and buy the correct mirror or drive around and let it shake

 

Is it the XLT series mirror, if so I have to see if It is for my big truck or the Harley. If your talking about the "bubble" style mirror I have one for ya cheap PM me! Gotta see first though its out at my barn

Other than that expeditions and supercrews have the same backing plate while single cabs and ex-cabs have the same... all my knowledge is on the upgraded packages not the flat style (work truck, 6-cylinder) mirrors

 

yea xlt comes with the auto mirror

i kno what u mean. i bashed the mirror off an 04 f250 king ranch. 480 from a salvage yard it can always be worse haha

hey harley not all work trucks come with a 6 cyl. i got the vinyl floor, crank windows, move-em-urdamnself mirrors in a 4x4 5.4 xl edition best investment ever

 

that was work truck,



6 cylinder,

and 480 is rediculas, I got my replacement with the blinkers in them for my Harley when it got stolen for 250 apiece and 45 apiece for the caps.

I'd just get some street scenes for 100

 

I like looking at the cars behind me shake - looks like 2012

 

haha