Rear view mirror droops, anyone else?

[HDSFocus]

Glad I wasnt the only one this was happening to. Yes its very annoying.

[AZfocus2012]

Originally Posted by breakspirit

Anyway, does anyone else have this issue? Thanks.

Mine does but it takes days. If I had an overnight issue, I would definitely have the dealer put a new mirror in and hope it was at least a little better.

[feta_mgp]

Originally Posted by hotleadsingerguy

It's mostly heat that causes it. During the summer it happens every day. During the winter it doesn't really happen at all (usually).

Sadly I'm in Florida, so I don't get much of a winter, I have to readjust every week, lol.

[Kasaris]

Mine does this as well and I have to re-adjust it every couple days.

[BaconZombie]

I have the same issue. Auto-dimming mirror, and I park inside a garage. I heard before that someone said they thought maybe the change in temperature could cause the joint to change fit, but there's not enough of a fluctuation inside my garage. My '11 Sonata did the same thing, it was auto-dimming, too, so it's not just a Focus thing.

[FordCustomerService]

Originally Posted by breakspirit

My rear view mirror droops...Every morning when I get in my car, I have to adjust the mirror upwards a bit because it slooooowly droops overnight. I took it to the dealer today and they treated me like I was an idiot. All they did was take a picture of the mirror (which looks just like a completely regular mirror...) and said they'd call me. I don't expect to ever get that call...

Originally Posted by feta_mgp

Mine does too! I always thought it was just the way I was sitting being different, but no it definitely does this. Happens slowly so that I have to adjust it once every couple days...It's the auto-dimming mirror right?

Originally Posted by Nick Markham

Wow!! I'm glad someone said this, I thought I was going crazy!!

Originally Posted by Rogerschro

My car does it too. Auto dimming mirror. My other car with regular mirror doesn't. So it seems to be an issue with the weight of the mirror I'd guess. Still, I just adjust it up and don't worry over it. Too lazy to get it looked at.

Originally Posted by paul21

Definitely happens to me.

Originally Posted by NRG_Zeal

My car does it too, same mirror and everything. I attribute it to the heavy bass pumping out of my speakers though. It happens in every car I drive.

Seriously out of everything that could be imperfect in a new car, a droopy mirror is nothing to worry about. Why nitpick on such a nice car?

Originally Posted by hotleadsingerguy

It's mostly heat that causes it. During the summer it happens every day. During the winter it doesn't really happen at all (usually).

Originally Posted by 12RedHotHatch

Every four or five days, I have to readjust my mirror up. Now that I know others have the same issue, I will have the dealer look at when I need to have the oil changed.

Originally Posted by raptor1956

Add me to the list!

I first made note of this a few weeks ago after returning from a 2 week business trip. I got back to my car that was parked in long term parking at the air port and thought someone must have been in my car but I couldn't figure how...

Hey everyone -

If you plan on visiting your dealers about this droopy mirror syndrome, please PM me your VIN, mileage, phone number, and dealer information (if you haven't already). I'm able to send these details to the Customer Service Manager for your regions.

Originally Posted by Some Guy From NY

just chiming in to say I have the same issue with my auto dimming mirror. Every few days I have to tilt it back up. Yes it is an annoying issue...but I can live with it.

Since you plan on visiting your dealer in early August, I'll be sure to document this issue too.

- Thomas

[FordCustomerService]

Originally Posted by Kaaru

Same here, mirror drops slowly and I have to adjust it every 4 or 5 days. Not a big thing by itself, but when you add it to all the minor and medium issues I have, it's annoying.

Originally Posted by darkangelism

I have the same issue...

Originally Posted by Bolto

...It happens in my focus too, and I've never had it happen in any other car that I've owned. It's not the end of the world, but I hope that it doesn't get worse from the constant readjustments. If it does, Ford better have a fix for it.

Originally Posted by Ttincali

Mine does too, didn't really notice it until I read this post...

Originally Posted by gullwingdmc

Me too.

Originally Posted by Rememo

I also suffer from DMS. Droopy Mirror Syndrome...

Originally Posted by theos2

ditto on the mirror. auto dim as well...

Originally Posted by copernicium112

Likewise. Like feta I initially thought I was sitting differently as well sometimes (or changing in height over the course of the day or week) and just wrote it off to that. With this thread already showing three pages of agreement good to know it is not just me but (but bad to know it is happening)...

Originally Posted by alfack

Count me in.

Originally Posted by TiPilot

Yup, been doing it since I got the car. My dealer successfully submitted it to Ford for warranty approval. According to them, there are no adjustments that can be made on the mirror. Only solution was a brand-new one that, hopefully, isn't from the same bad batch. I just need to schedule an appointment to get a new one installed...

Hey everyone -

If your Focus is suffering from DMS (thanks for the acronym, Rememo) and you plan to visit your dealers soon, please PM me your VIN, mileage phone number, and dealer information; I'll have your Customer Service Managers look into it as soon as possible. TiPilot, let me know when you plan to take it in; I'll document this feedback on record for the time being.

- Thomas

[FordCustomerService]

Originally Posted by HDSFocus

Glad I wasnt the only one this was happening to. Yes its very annoying.

Originally Posted by AZfocus2012

Mine does but it takes days. If I had an overnight issue, I would definitely have the dealer put a new mirror in and hope it was at least a little better.

Originally Posted by Kasaris

Mine does this as well and I have to re-adjust it every couple days.

Originally Posted by BaconZombie

I have the same issue. Auto-dimming mirror, and I park inside a garage. I heard before that someone said they thought maybe the change in temperature could cause the joint to change fit, but there's not enough of a fluctuation inside my garage...

Hey guys -

If you plan to take your Focus in for service, please PM me your VIN, mileage, phone number, and dealer information. I'll forward these details to the Customer Service Manager for your regions; they'll coordinate with you and your dealers on any repairs, if needed.

- Thomas

[Puttfordoe]

I have to adjust my auto-dimming every few days in the winter time, now that it's 110+ dregs outside it gets adjusted about every day.

[cobie56]

Originally Posted by breakspirit

I'm wondering if maybe I can jam something like some paper into the ball socket to tighten it up a bit. I haven't looked too closely at a DIY solution yet. I assumed my dealership would be able to handle it.

gorilla glue... lol.. just kidding...

sorry u have that problem i have the same mirror but it hasn't moved at all on its own.....