Interior rearview mirror restricting forward visibility

[LeersMav]

Take this approach and mount it to the roof.
https://fafauto.com/products/faf-automotive-wink-mirror

OMG!!! Been looking for one of these for years. Guess just not looking at the right places.
Not too keen on putting in the Maverick, but is a good option. Wanted one for my Prius V.

Absolutely no blind spots.

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[Caper]

I looked at my mirror today and it was taking up a lot of the front window view. I didn't know that I could adjust it up until I read this post. I moved it up as high as it would go to get it out of the way as much as possible. Much better than before...I probably gained a whole mirror worth of view. Thanks.

 

[followmytracers]

I added a bulky auto dimming mirror so it's even worse for me now. Just ordered a gentex extension mount off of amazon so I'm hoping it can get the arm far enough away from the plastic camera shroud to make a difference.

Will report back when it comes in.

Cant post a link but search for "Advent GENMM5 Gentex Extension Mount"

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I looked at my mirror today and it was taking up a lot of the front window view. I didn't know that I could adjust it up until I read this post. I moved it up as high as it would go to get it out of the way as much as possible. Much better than before...I probably gained a whole mirror worth of view. Thanks.

Aaarrrggghhh!!! Never been in a Forester so a pic of it's views would have been nice. Have been thinking about possibly adding two or three cameras and getting a screen to put on back side of visor or ?. I think someone posted where Ford has a patent for a visor one. As a side note I noticed where someone claimed that he sat "tall" but seemed shorter when he stood up. He did not say why but I assume his legs were short but still reached the ground?. Maybe a full video windshield with a 360 degree wrap view is (cannot resist) "On The Horizon"!

 

[Jmav2152]

maybe me being 6'6" and every car/suv is like this for me so ive adapted. My girlfriends BS doesnt have this issue and when i test drove a Mav it literally was no different that my 17' outback i just sold. I just cant see what the deal is about it.

 

[Jmav2152]

I guess my legs are too long: I won't comfortably fit if I lower the seat much.

It also appears rather silly to have to lower the seat just to deal with an excessively low rearview mirror. I'd rather spend a little time coming up with a mirror tweak and be happier driving the thing over the coming decade or so!

you do know the seat goes back when you lower it right?

 

[mav47]

you do know the seat goes back when you lower it right?

Yes, I know it goes back when it goes down, and then it limits the kids' legroom even more, and it is already a bit tight there with the seat all the way aft.

I like a certain seating and viewing height for driving and then adjust the seat fore-aft to get comfortable. In the Maverick, I end up having the seat all the way back on the tracks and the height somewhere in the middle.

Either way: I'll be tweaking the mirror. I'm busy with a few projects in the coming weeks but will update this thread once I implemented a fix. I'm not in a rush, but do want to do it.

 

[ShadowBlack XL440]

Being a bit taller than average, I probably have the seat set a bit higher, and then my viewing height exacerbates this issue of course.

And I certainly don't want to lower the seat.

That center plastic console with the mirror below it, from my perspective, blocks roughly HALF the windshield height. My previous cars didn't have anywhere near that, and our current Highlander also is much better in this regard. So no: I don't consider it normal.

And short of Ford simply using a parts bin mirror in the Maverick, there's no technical reason for the current low placement: the mirror could happily sit 2 inches higher, pretty much right behind that plastic console which nobody needs to see anyway.

I'm planning on modifying a mirror by either machining a lengthened stem from aluminum or (more likely) 3D printing two mirror stem halves with a couple of clamping screws onto the two mirror ball joints.

I'm still curious if more people noticed this issue?

I am 5'11'' and never had a concern or issue with the mirror. I might notice it now that you pointed it out, thanks for that........

 

[rlhdweman]

Curly: Did you check your rearview mirror?
Moe: No, why would I want to see where I've just been!

I did notice this right away, I adjusted it up to the big plastic thing & it is much better, I'm only 5-10 & it does block a lot of the view. I am already used to it. Somewhere I'm sure there is a mirror with a longer space between the joints, we just have to find it. How about mounting it to the top of the radio display screen, would be like a 1960 Chrysler/Desoto.

 

[Lone Star Proud]

I have never once thought the rearview mirror was a problem.

 

[captredbeard]

Has anyone found a solution for this yet? I am only 6" tall but with a long torso and this is one of my biggest complaints. I lowered my seat all the way down which cuts into rear passenger space and raised the mirror up as high as possible and I still have to duck my head down to see under every time I drive. I would love to hear any ideas. I noticed that the subaru cameras where much high up then the fords system....but many have this same issue.

 

[Scupking]

Has anyone found a solution for this yet? I am only 6" tall but with a long torso and this is one of my biggest complaints. I lowered my seat all the way down which cuts into rear passenger space and raised the mirror up as high as possible and I still have to duck my head down to see under every time I drive. I would love to hear any ideas. I noticed that the subaru cameras where much high up then the fords system....but many have this same issue.

I had to do the same.. Mirror is as high as it can go and I have the seat on the floor... Would seem like an easy fix but nothing yet....

 

[Johnkn]

Has anyone found a solution for this yet? I am only 6" tall but with a long torso and this is one of my biggest complaints. I lowered my seat all the way down which cuts into rear passenger space and raised the mirror up as high as possible and I still have to duck my head down to see under every time I drive. I would love to hear any ideas. I noticed that the subaru cameras where much high up then the fords system....but many have this same issue.

If you are only 6 inches tall the problem is not the truck.....



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[MRickDetroit]

When I first got my maverick, I didnt adjust the mirror up and it was incredibly annoying but then I moved it as far up as possible and its only a tiny bit annoying. I could move my seat down further but Ive never had any problems in any other vehicle. following to see what comes out of this

 

[Milqueman]

I'm 6' 3", put the mirror all the way up and have the seat at about half way up. I think the mirror is perfect with these settings, and have no issues at all. So I guess it's personal preference.

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