| Issue ID | 1609522 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11268060 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 12/10/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The rear view mirror in my vehicle directly obstructs the lanes of right hand traffic when at a stop. This is particularly at an intersection where 4 lanes are used each direction. I almost hit a car this morning at a 4 way if it had not been for my wife next to me. I realized that ford has moved the rear view mirror to almost center windshield to accommodate sensors located in the upper windshield area. I am what would be considered average height (6 feet). Even after adjusting the mirror as high as possible, vision is obstructed. I recently had a left hand crash in my 2016 f-150 where crossing traffic was at an angle and never saw the oncoming car. I believe now this situation is no coincidence as i encountered the issue with my 2019 replacement vehicle. I am an engineer and deal with issues of ergonomics and vison in my industry and can say that this certainly needs investigation as a cause to crashes. I will be consulting with my ford dealership soon to see if this situation can be corrected by moving my mirror higher on the windshield. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tt |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STOKES, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1E57KFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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