keiser Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 I bought a 2014 Edge with 40,000 miles. All is good but the side mirrors seem not to be retractable. In addition to the normal L, R adjustments, the mirror switch has an icon that might indicate power retraction but it does not do anything. Would that icon be present if power retraction was not installed? My owners manual does not cover power mirrors. The mirrors also resist manual retraction. Anyone else have this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STBEAST Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 I am pretty sure you do not have that option. I don't think it was ever offered on the Edge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 No trim level for any year has power folding mirrors for the Edge. I think that all are manual folding capable, no matter the year or trim level or options (BLIS, heated, turn signals, etc). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 (edited) I note that the mirror itself has an icon for heat and the same icon for retraction that appears on the interior control knob. If no Edge model had these features, this is a curiosity. Edited June 26 by keiser added photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 (edited) That isn't how it works anyways for the Fords that do have auto folding mirrors (like some year MKX which is the Lincoln version of the Edge). The icon on the mirror shows the car door and the mirror with the heat indicator, and the joystick shows the same, the side of the car and the mirror with the directions you will be moving it. For 2019, the Nautilus has power folding mirrors for one option package. If enabled, it does auto fold when car is turned off, in park, open the drivers door, and lock it. There also is a button in the left left quadrant of the control, but it isn't a joystick like that. I am too lazy to narrow down when auto folding was added to the MKX, I don't think it was available in 2014 but at least by 2019 it was, and likely earlier (2016), but maybe not the 2015 redesign. Edited June 26 by dabangsta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser Posted June 27 Author Report Share Posted June 27 My prior 2 vehicles were Escapes. The side mirrors folded with gentle pressure. The Edge side mirrors certainly appear foldable but short of applying massive effort, they don't budge. Any advice on getting these to work manually? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 Hmm, I don't do it very often (just when the trash can won't go by it, or accidentally if walking close to it), it took more than a finger push, but not much. This is a 2019. My previous vehicle was a 2017 Escape and they are pretty similar. I could see doing this so many times it wears it out and makes it shake at idle. According to the order guide (I don't have a 2014) every model from SE up has folding side view mirrors (manual). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser Posted June 28 Author Report Share Posted June 28 thank you for the video, which was what I expected. both of mine on the Edge are unyielding. a feature I would rarely use but we do have narrow parking spots here in Hawaii and I occasionally used that feature proactively with the Escapes. I will park carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLTEdge Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 Since your car is older they probably have accumulated a lot of road grunge in the hinge area and have tightened up from lack of use. Spray some silicon or lubricant of your choice liberally in the hinge area and let it sit for a while, then try folding the mirror again and try to work the lubricant in. It may take a fair amount of pressure to get it to lose the first time or too (unless completely seized up which I doubt). Mine are a little tight and takes more pressure than a slight push. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 (edited) Should the need arise, 2014 Edge Workshop Manual procedures to disassemble and/or remove exterior mirror from vehicle are attached below as a PDF documents... Good luck! Exterior Mirror - Removal and Installation - 2014 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Exterior Mirror Cover - Removal and Installation - 2014 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Exterior Mirror Glass - Removal and Installation - 2014 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Exterior Mirror Motor - Removal and Installation - 2014 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Edited June 28 by Haz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser Posted June 28 Author Report Share Posted June 28 Spray lubricant is a worthwhile measure. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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