Why no grab handle above the driver side window?

[Hdang1980]

I don't think I've ever used it myself in my previous vehicles, but I wonder why Ford didn't include a grab handle above the driver side window, if for nothing else, to give a balanced look to the interior. I haven't gotten my truck yet so maybe the pictures from the 360 degree view is not accurate. Can anyone confirm?

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[Randy H.]

I still want to know what that silver dollar sized thing is on the drivers pillar?

 

[BootXL76]

I’ve had mine for a month and I’ve never seen noticed that…. I think I like the clean look tho on my driver side, and the fact I haven’t noticed it…. (Watch it bug me now )

 

[Hdang1980]

I still want to know what that silver dollar sized thing is on the drivers pillar?

I think that's your mic for hands-free phone use

 

[Aza]

I still want to know what that silver dollar sized thing is on the drivers pillar?

I believe it’s the microphone

 

[ColoradoShooter]

I still want to know what that silver dollar sized thing is on the drivers pillar?

Might be either a temperature thermocouple for the auto climate or a speaker to receive voice commands or phone calls.

 

[Hdang1980]

I’ve had mine for a month and I’ve never seen noticed that…. I think I like the clean look tho on my driver side, and the fact I haven’t noticed it…. (Watch it bug me now )

I like balance and uniform looks. It will bother me and my mild case of OCD just a bit.

 

[Randy H.]

I like balance and uniform looks. It will bother me and my mild case of OCD just a bit.

Come on now, if you were really OCD wouldn't you be compelled to spell it CDO for consistency?

 

[2cafn8d]

This is pretty standard for many new models, but I don't know why. My 15 Fiesta did not have one, but my Italian built Renegade did.

 

[kmish203]

It's annoying to me because in my Renegade I replaced the grab handle with a sunglasses compartment accessory. I ordered a sunroof so I'm losing my sunglasses holder so I was hoping to add one in my Maverick.

 

[Whitenight]

I don't think I've ever used it myself in my previous vehicles, but I wonder why Ford didn't include a grab handle above the driver side window, if for nothing else, to give a balanced look to the interior. I haven't gotten my truck yet so maybe the pictures from the 360 degree view is not accurate. Can anyone confirm?

Because you have a steering wheel to help you get in if you really need it.

 

[bgillen35]

It wouldn't surprise me if some lawyers said that it needs to be removed as it could be seen as a liability as the driver should always have both hands on the wheel...

 

[greycat]

Perhaps so you will keep both hands on the wheel in States that have laws requiring both hands on the wheel?

 

[SkeeterB]

No, one is enough.

 

[14mustangNJ]

It’s not there because with one, you’ll grab it, swing back a bit getting in and tear off a belt loop or two in the process on the door striker. Jeep people will get this!

In reality, probably to maximize headroom for tall drivers. The drivers side always tends to have less space obviously than the passenger side so it was probably dropped to keep that headspace as open as possible since the middle already has the sunglasses holder or sunroof if equipped.

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