MY23 Maverick XLT Visibility sucks!

[LSchicago]

I agree with this, and also agree that a late-model Camaro is one of the worst.

I am not sure why anyone would buy a Maverick without copilot 360 if they highly value that feature. I do, however, sometimes see complaints from people who want the blindspot monitoring system to audibly chirp. that is such an annoying feature on vehicles that have it, but I guess some people like it enough to want it on their Maverick?

I made sure my truck had CP360, not for the lane change feature, but it is a nice addition.

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[yamahaSHO]

I personally find the Maverick visibility to be pretty good.

Same. It's much better than my Ranger when trying to look back and to the side.

 

[NoVaJimmy]

That doesn’t really help me.

Anything can be done with enough money and time but what you're asking is not feasible. You would spend wayyyyy less money ordering a new one. You would essentially need to replace the main wiring harness along with many other periphery wiring harnesses, add in all the sensors at the corners behind the bumpers, replace your mirrors. The mirrors alone would probably cost you about a thousand bucks. Just order one the way you want it or learn how to properly adjust and use your mirrors.

 

[noelkuck]

move your mirrors out.
You should just BARELY be able to see any of the truck in the left one if you move your head close to the window. You should just BARELY be able to see any of the truck in the right one if you lean over the center console.

Thanks. I will try your suggestion.

 

[PriusHater]

Adding CoPilot 360 after the fact, is technically possible, but not easy, not installable by dealer, and quite pricey.

 

[Nomav]

I would buy what makes you happy. Good luck!

 

[1929]

Curious to know what automotive reviews have to say I located this

The Maverick's boxy cab, however, provides excellent visibility. Big, squarish windows mean that you can see well in every direction, and while they're a bit on the small side, we like Ford's useful integrated blind-spot mirrors.

source is Edmunds

My advice is take some large cones or boxes to an empty parking lot and learn the limits of visibility in your Maverick.

 

[Maverick Grabber]

The little round blind spot mirrors for the doors, I have them on my Chrysler 200 they help a lot
I adjust the side mirror as usual then the spots are to see what is right beside me

 

[Saltwater Cowboys]

Try driving a Late model Camaro.

You aren't kidding! I had a 2011 convertible for a while. I tried to make sure I never had to drive it with the top up.

 

[ZZbuggs]

Click and Clack from Cartalk had it right. This works great, takes some time to get used to:

https://www.cartalk.com/sites/default/files/features/mirrors/CarTalkMirrors.pdf

 

[Big Kahuna]

Agreed visibility is pretty awful and it’s becoming a thing for modern cars with better aerodynamics. They try to offset it with the safety features. I drove my wife’s 2012 SUV yesterday and it’s soooo much better for visibility.

 

[Joe Mac]

I'm 5'10 and don't think its bad

 

[710-oil-614]

That doesn’t really help me.

That doesn’t really help me.

Ya know what would have though? Test driving it before you bought it....

 

[Hoagus]

That doesn’t really help me.

Seems like the best solution to the problem.

 

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