2008- 2010 General QuestionsGeneral questions related to 2008-Up Super Duty trucks. If it doesn't fit the other categories, post it here. Gas engine discussion that pertains to all models is allowed. Specific gas engine questions should use the Gas Engines forum.
Just wondering if this is a ford oversight or a problem. Woke up to 3 inches of snow and ice this morning, started the truck, turned on the mirror defrosters only to come back to see only the top lens of the mirror clear but the bottom still covered in snow and ice. Did Ford really only design this for the top lens to be defrosted and not the bottom?!!!!! On the same note, it takes forever for my windshield defroster to do anything. It has not even started melting snow and frost after warming up for 10 minutes or more. Not impressed. I still love this truck overall.
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2008 F350 SuperDuty Crewcab (Bumbles)
2007 Keystone 3814 Raptor Toy Hauler-weekend race hauler
2004-Sportsman 700 EFI
2009 KTM125SX
2008 KLX450R
2008-YZ 85
2 Boys who only know one speed.
yeah only the top mirror is heated, blind spot is not. Same on my 06 as well except on the 08 you have a switch to operate heated mirrors, 06 they were on all the time, so there was some improvement
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2008 F-350 ex-cab shortbed lariat 4x4 6.4 torqshift 3.73L.S.dark stone w-two tone pueblo gold trim 8ft Fisher minute mount II
1997 F-350 4x4 DRW XL PSD auto, fisher 9ft minute mount, knapheide util body, 8ft SS buyers sander
Yup, only the large top mirror has the electric deice element. If you have supplemental heater, select defrost and it will start warming up the windshield long before the coolant reaches a temperature to melt anything.
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2008 F-450 Lariat Dark Stone Metallic over Pueblo Gold 4x4(manual shift transfer case, manual hubs), High capacity tow 4:88s, Off Road, Camper packages, Sirius Sat, Upfitter switches, DVD entertainment, tailgate step, traction control, Audiophile 6-disc, PTC Supplemental heat and heated seats(warm buns), rear sensors, traction control, tailgate step. Built May 8, delivered May 24
Reese Signature Series 24k fiver hitch, I installed it myself, best hitch I have found yet
Line-X bedliner, heavy duty floor mats
2003 Sunline F281SR(weekend getaways)
Sea Ray 240 Sundeck http://community.webshots.com/user/C...host=community
do you really think that a diesel, whicch generates almost no engine heat at idle(will actually cool down while idling) is going to(in sub freezing temps) warm up 8+gallons of coolant in a ten minute period of doing nothing but idling in your driveway? Try again.
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2008 Ford F-250 CC SB
Dark Pearl Blue(complete repaint under warranty)
6" Stage II Pro Comp Lift
17x9 Pro Comp 7189
37x12.5 BFG M/T KM2's
Spartan/4" duals/AFE Try the SEARCH Button Because It's Probably already been asked
I agree with the Capt, with the suplemental cabin heater, the defroster is effective almost immediately. I did not know much about the supplemental heater when I ordered, but sure glad I did get it.
Hmm, will have to look for the supplemental heat. Is there a button that will tell me I have it? I can look on my sticker to determine as well. I have a button I just noticed on my AC panel that says dual, is that it? Thanks guys.
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2008 F350 SuperDuty Crewcab (Bumbles)
2007 Keystone 3814 Raptor Toy Hauler-weekend race hauler
2004-Sportsman 700 EFI
2009 KTM125SX
2008 KLX450R
2008-YZ 85
2 Boys who only know one speed.
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