Description
Ford Power Folding Tow Mirror Repair: Solid Brass Gears & High-Torque Motors
Stop paying $1,300 per side for a full mirror assembly. Fix your power folding mirrors permanently with our precision-engineered Solid Brass gears and high-torque motors.
Ford’s power folding tow mirrors are notorious for gear and motor failure, and the dealership only offers one solution: replacing the entire mirror assembly with new, failure-prone plastic parts. GruvenParts offers a superior alternative: high-strength components built to outlast your truck.
The Engineering Gap: OEM Failure vs. GruvenParts Solution
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Feature |
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OEM Factory Unit |
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GruvenParts Solution |
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Gear Material |
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Brittle plastic (chips/strips). |
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Helical-cut Solid Brass. |
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Center Shaft |
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Weak material. |
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In-house machined Hardened Steel. |
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Repair Cost |
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Massive assembly replacement. |
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Affordable, targeted repair. |
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Reliability |
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Known failure point. |
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High-torque motor; built for longevity. |
DIY Resources & Installation
- Click Here for DIY PDF Instructions
- Click Here for DIY Video
- Note: The DIY guide covers 2008–2017 Ford Towing Mirrors. The 2018+ models utilize the same internal gears and motors, but the plastic housing disassembly process varies slightly.
Important Ordering Information
- Side Selection: Ensure you choose the correct Driver Side or Passenger Side option from the drop-down menu.
- Component Needs: To repair one power-folding mirror, you require two motors and two gears.
- Bundle & Save: Use the drop-down menu to configure your kit for one or both sides and take advantage of our package pricing.
- Pre-Assembled: Your replacement brass gear arrives pre-attached to a newly machined, hardened steel main shaft—ready for immediate installation. The high-torque motor arrives with its motor-gear pre-installed and features the factory-correct plug for a true "Plug & Play" experience.
Fitment & Compatibility
Fits all Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-650 trucks equipped with power-folding towing mirrors from 2008–Present.
Common Compatible Part Numbers:
- DL3Z-17682-AA, DL3Z-17683-AA, 9CZ-17682-LA, 9CZ-17683-FA, DC3Z-17683-MA.
- This list is not exhaustive. If your part number is not listed, please contact us for verification.
Important Notes:
- Power Telescoping vs. Folding: These gears are for power folding mechanisms only. They will not replace power telescoping gears. If you require power telescoping support, please "Contact Us" to inquire about development. (We do currently stock power telescope motors, which are distinct from the power fold motors).
Warranty
All gears and motors in this kit carry a Lifetime Warranty. We believe in our engineering—if these components fail under normal use, we will replace them.
Not the right gear for your truck? View our full range of Ford Power Mirror Repair Kits here.